Learning Management Systems (LMS)
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Learning Management Systems Allow Powerful Training Programs to be Delivered on the Go. Over the past decade or so, powerful software for managing complex databases has been combined with digital frameworks for managing curriculum, training materials, and evaluation tools. The result is a technology known as the Learning Management System (LMS). Already a nearly billion-dollar industry, LMS products and software allow any organization to develop electronic coursework, deliver it with unprecedented reach and flexibility, and manage its continued use over time. The LMS has become a powerful tool for consulting companies that specialize in staffing and training, extension schools, and any corporation looking to get a better grasp on the continuing education of its workforce. Its impact has been felt mostly outside of traditional education institutions, though the same technological and market forces are dramatically changing today’s classroom as well. There is no standard industry definition or published standard defining the components of an LMS, but several features are common: a) Creation of class rosters, control over registration processes, and the ability to create waiting lists; b) Upload and management of documents containing curricular content; c) Delivery of course content over web-based interfaces, most often allowing remote participation by the instructor or pupil; d) Creation and publication of course calendars; e) Interaction between and among students, such as instant messaging, email, and discussion forums; and f) Methods of assessment and testing (like creating pop quizzes). LMS systems used in corporate training environments often have additional features that satisfy goals relating to knowledge management and performance evaluation, such as: 1) Automatic enrollment and reminders for mandatory courses; 2) Options for manager access, such as to approve materials or participation; 3) Integration with human resource systems for tracking employment eligibility, performance goals, and similar corporate priorities; and 4) Control over access and class groupings according to a number of metrics, such as geography, involvement in a particular project, or levels of security clearance. This will be added to Student Research Resources Subject Tracer™.