Learning Management System
Rationale
A learning management system (LMS) is a software application or Web-based technology used to plan,
implement, and assess a specific learning process. Typically, a learning management system allows the
trainer to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance.
A learning management system may also provide students with the ability to use interactive features such as
chat, video conferencing and discussion forums.
This online platforms work very well especially for the blended learning methodology with synchronous and
asynchronous training sessions.
Aims
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To present the EDU 2.0 platform
To create a Virtual Learning Environment
To support the Personal Learning environment
To support collaborative learning and group work
To reduce space and time limits
To create an online community
To monitor students’ participation and performances
Description
> EDU 2.o is a cloud based LMS that provide a completely free LMS for schools with up to 2000 students.
> Go through a short presentation indicating how to access EDU 2.0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RpLR9fGKM#t=131) and read the EDU 2.0 description (http://www.edu20.org/info/school)
> Users can make a tour through the LMS to explore its learner functions (http://www.edu20.org/info/tour).
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They can access exemplary classes and courses which were created in the framework of the training
course.
In a training course context it is useful to assure a help-desk via Google Hangout/Skype for individual
support in case of problems.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author,
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