Learning Management Systems

Learning Management Systems (LMS) have made it possible for instructors to offer their materials in a digital format that can be accessed across multiple platforms and devices. When these systems were originally created they were limited on their abilities and offered very basic settings and options. They first became simply a drive in the sky that instructors could use to store documents that students could access.

Now instructors can build out interactive assessments (quizzes, folder submissions, etc.) to keep their students engaged. These assessment tools not only help to ensure objectives are being met, but also give students more instant feedback.

Publisher Content

Publisher materials can be uploaded into a LMS, which can give students a more rich learning experience. Although not all publisher materials can be used within an LMS, they are now becoming more standalone systems that have more interactive materials that are pre-built for instructors to use. Publisher materials have become extremely powerful and give students a more hands on learning experience.

Note: Publisher materials always need to be reviewed for accessibility in order to be accessed by all students.