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And The Winner is….. or the great LMS cook-off

0. And The Winner is….. or the great LMS cook-off. Flex Day Aug. 26, 2004 Cindy Vinson Distance Learning Coordinator Mission College. 0. Background. Two different CMS’ for the district Accounts are hand generated Limited license agreements Partially funded through a grant

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And The Winner is….. or the great LMS cook-off

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  1. 0 And The Winner is…..or the great LMS cook-off Flex Day Aug. 26, 2004 Cindy Vinson Distance Learning Coordinator Mission College

  2. 0 Background • Two different CMS’ for the district • Accounts are hand generated • Limited license agreements • Partially funded through a grant • Could not offer all interested faculty use of the tool

  3. West Valley Fred Chow Steve Peltz Vivian Lock Jim Henderson Tim Kelly Mission College Mina Jahan Cindy Vinson Heather Rothenberg Susanna Pancella Britta Burton 0 District Team

  4. 0 CMS at Mission • I have used a CMS like Blackboard or WebCT. • I haven’t used a CMS, but I am familiar with these tools. • I am somewhat familiar with these tools. • I do not know what a CMS is.

  5. 0 What is a CMS? • Internet (usually) based set of tools that integrate learning resources, communication, testing, calendar, gradebook, and collaboration for instruction, research, or team-related projects.

  6. 0 Next Generation from CMS to LMS • Enterprise software (integrated with SIS) • Tool set available for all classes • Passes data (grades) back to the SIS • Uses “library” for storage of content. • Support synchronous and asynchronous learning events. • Is accessible on handheld devices.

  7. 0 Everyone • Faculty • Students • Administration • Staff • Community and Contract Education • Grant Seekers • Clubs • More

  8. 0 Angel Learning, Inc. Recommended to WVMCCD Board • The CMS team is recommending to the board of trustees on Sept. 1, 2005 that we enter into a contract with Angel Learning for three years to provide us with a district-wide LMS.

  9. 0 Topics • Explain how the LMS will be implemented • Explain why the CMS team recommended Angel Learning • Show me the tool

  10. 0 Topics • Implementation • Why Angel • View of the tool

  11. 0 Why Angel • Features • Licensing • Recommendations • Ease of use • Responsiveness of vendor • Market position • Cost

  12. 0 Implementation – Faculty Perspective • Current contract with BB and CVC extends for 05-06 (Oct. 31 change of hosting org.) • Pilot 5 BB courses this semester • Set up server, integrate with datatel, etc. • Start training in mid to late Oct. • Migrate all distance learning classes for spring semester and automate student account creation

  13. 0 Implementation cont. • If possible, make LMS available for all courses by spring 2006 • Integrate with datatel to pass grades from CMS to datatel summer 2006 • Training classes, distance, one-on-one

  14. 0 What’s in it for you? • Will be able to easily communicate with students—even before classes begin • Will be able to upload course materials in a password protected area • Will have access to a great grade book that is linked to the SIS • Can automate some routine tasks (grading quizzes, etc.) • Can customize learning for students

  15. 0 PotentialUse of LMS • I teach distance learning classes. • I don’t teach DL, but I would like to use the LMS as soon as it is available. • I would prefer to wait and see how this tool works before I use it for my classes. • I don’t think a LMS tool would be useful for my classes.

  16. 0 Questions?

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