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Lavolette, Elizabeth; Venable, Melissa A.; Gose, Eddie; Huang, Eric – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2010
The synchronous tool that is right for developing an online course depends on the context, needs and priorities. This report compares synchronous, virtual classroom systems Elluminate Live! v. 9 and Dimdim v. 4.5. The researchers compared the features of each system in terms of facilitation of communication, presentation of course content and…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Online Courses, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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Black, Erik W.; Beck, Dennis; Dawson, Kara; Jinks, Susan; DiPietro, Meredith – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2007
There are more similarities than differences among learning management system (LMS) software products. In a recent study, Carriere, Challborn, and Moore compared a variety of LMSs and went as far as to suggest that the only real differences between systems lie in marketing approaches. In addition, because LMSs have interchangeable parts, those…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Internet, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware
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Ioannou, Andri; Hannafin, Robert D. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
Course management systems (CMSs) are software systems designed to manage course content and course activities. These tools integrate technological and pedagogical features into a web-based system that allows instructors, even those who are unfamiliar with web-based technologies, to design, deliver, and manage an online course. However, CMSs have…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Course Content, Courseware, Computer Managed Instruction