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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

It helps them find a balance between frontal lessons and individual study, interaction and reflection, formal evaluation and self-assessment. . One of the most popular tools that achieve this goal is the learning management system (LMS). Eight LMS features that support student autonomy. Flipped classes. Personal goals.

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What schools should know before launching an LMS [INFOGRAPHIC]

Neo LMS

As any LMS project manager knows, preparation is everything. After all, schools want to get the full value of their investment in an LMS. To make things go as smoothly as possible, here are some steps to take before launching an LMS for your school or university: 1. Build an LMS team. Teamwork makes the (LMS) dream work.

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Going the Distance: 5 Essential Features of an LMS That Support Remote Learning

Edsurge

Built originally for classroom management, many LMS platforms haven’t evolved for today’s highly fluid teaching environment. For many schools and districts, the successful move from in-person to remote instruction would require a robust learning management system (LMS). Educators need to ask: Can my LMS go the distance?

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10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

Screencastify and Screencasting for Formative Assessment (a sponsored post) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Screencasting is a useful assessment tool. While I use it for my video tutorials, I also have my students make their own screencasts to help me assess their progress.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Each project is meticulously designed to foster critical thinking and comes with a downloadable ‘research assistant' guide, assessments, and even digital options for Google Classrooms and other Learning Management Systems (LMS). 5 Ways to Integrate ResearchQuest into Your Classroom Now 1.

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New Ownership for an LMS Giant: Private Equity Firm to Buy Instructure for $2 Billion

Edsurge

when it comes to the LMS software that serves as the virtual classroom, online gradebook and other functions used in just about every college course these days. The company says its tools are used by more than 30 million people across the education and corporate learning markets. Canvas has the largest market share in the U.S.

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Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

Catlin Tucker

It’s akin to a parent asking their child to clean their room before company comes over, but when the child doesn’t do it, the parent cleans the room for them. Teachers should use a Google Form in quiz mode or build a quick check for understanding in their learning management system (LMS). I caution teachers not to do this.