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Learning Management System (LMS) is a technology-based system used to manage, deliver, monitor, and evaluate learning processes digitally, both synchronously and asynchronously
LMS Examples:
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Google Classroom
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Moodle
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Edmodo
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Canvas
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Schoology
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Microsoft Teams
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Campus/school e-learning
Main Functions of LMS in Teaching
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Class Management : create classes, manage participants, schedules, and materials.
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Material Distribution : uploading documents, videos, modules, links, and presentations.
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Assessment and Evaluation : creating quizzes, exams, assignments, assessment rubrics.
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Communication : discussion forums, announcements, chat, and feedback.
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Monitoring/Tracking : monitor learning progress, activities, attendance, and grades.
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Data Storage : storing learning records in a structured manner.
Benefits of LMS for Teachers
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Increase efficiency in delivering material.
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Facilitates assignment preparation and automatic assessment .
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Provide quick feedback to students.
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Save time and reduce paper usage (paperless).
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Enables flexible learning from anywhere.
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Facilitate collaboration between teachers and students.
Benefits of LMS for Students
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Materials can be accessed at any time.
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Assignments and grades are more structured.
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Facilitates communication with teachers.
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Supports self-paced learning.
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Provides online discussion space.
LMS Key Features
| Feature | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | View class schedules, assignments, and activities |
| Course Content | Place to upload materials and modules |
| Assignment | Assignment with deadline |
| Quiz/Test | Evaluation using automatic questions |
| Discussion Forum | Discussion of material |
| Gradebook | Recap of grades |
| Attendance | Online presence Monitoring student activities |
| Reporting |
LMS-Supported Learning Models
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Blended Learning (Online + Face-to-Face)
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Flipped Classroom (Learn material at home, discuss in class)
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Fully Online Learning
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Distance Learning
Challenges of Using LMS
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Internet and device limitations.
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Teachers are less skilled in using technology.
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Students lack discipline in online learning.
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Difficulty maintaining interaction and motivation.
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Task overload if not managed well.
Effective Strategies for Using LMS
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Use multimedia materials (video, images, audio).
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Provide clear instructions for each activity.
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Set realistic schedules and deadlines.
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Conduct varied assessments (quizzes, assignments, forums).
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Give frequent feedback to maintain student motivation.
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Conduct regular communication via forums/announcements.
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Maintain consistency of class design across the LMS.
Examples of Learning Activities in LMS
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Uploading learning modules and videos
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Provide multiple choice quizzes
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File upload task
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Forum discussion: “Comment your opinion…”
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Assessment using rubrics
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Digital meeting attendance
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Quiz-based semester exams
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Google Meet/Zoom session recordings uploaded to LMS



















