What is Course Management System

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A Web-based system that supports teaching and learning; it usually includes tools to import and organize content, to communicate, and to manage course delivery. Learn more in: Fostering Online Communities of Practice in Career and Technical Education

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A tool, program, or group of tools used by an instructor and students to engage with course materials and with one another. Learn more in: Introduction Discussion Board Forums in Online Writing Courses Are Essential: No, Really, They Are

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A software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of classroom events. They provide a range of systems for managing educational records, to distributing courses over the internet with features for online collaboration. Learn more in: Calculus 1 Course Comparison: Online/Blended or Flipped?

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A secure website to develop, deliver and support online education. Learn more in: Key Aspects of Teaching and Learning in the Online Environment

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A tool to disseminate course materials. Other instructional technologies can be interwoven in course management systems. Learn more in: Facilitating Scholarly Discussion Boards for Human Resource Education

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A software-based system for managing the development and delivery of online courses and programs and managing student progress over the Internet. Learn more in: Effects of Computer-Mediated Communication

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Software, either proprietary or open source, that allows students to access course materials, upload assignments and access library resources for classes that are taught virtually. A course management system can also be used with face-to-face classes but it is used primarily with distance learning classes. Learn more in: Remote Access

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Software platforms that provide an instructor and students with resources (course document storage, e-mail, discussion threads, videos, examination capabilities, etc.) for the delivery of online instruction. Learn more in: Interactivity in Distance Education and Computer-Aided Learning, With Medical Education Examples

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a web-based system that supports teaching and learning; it usually includes tools to import and organize content, to communicate, and to manage course delivery. Learn more in: E-Learning Spaces

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Course management system refers to a software program with a set of tools that allows instructors to deliver electronic course content and manage the teaching and learning process. Learn more in: Technology Use in an Online MBA Program

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A tool with which an online instructor is able to develop an online course and to facilitate online learning. Learn more in: Significance and Uniqueness of Personalized E-Coaching

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a purchased or open source web-based software application that facilitates the delivery of course content and materials, communication and feedback, grading, and so forth in an online learning environment. Learn more in: Research-Based Best Practices for Online Programs: A Dual Administrative- and Instruction-Based Model

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A tool or system that hosts or delivers a course. Learn more in: Designing and Developing Online and Distance Courses

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A software program that functions as an online classroom and can be used to deliver online instruction. Popular course management systems include Blackboard, Moodle and WebCT. Learn more in: Faculty Support Systems