I think it's important to note that these aren't really LMSs (Learning 
Management Systems) but rather are CMSs (Course Management Systems). 
Basically this means that you can create a classroom that multiple 
students will use rather than an individualized experience for each 
student that an LMS would afford.  The CMS software manages the course not 
the students.

This is actually a dilemma that we are facing here in my office.  We use 
Blackboard, the most well-known CMS, for our online courses, but we are 
embarking on a new project where an LMS is needed.  Does anyone know of 
any free true LMSs that are available?

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Lauren Ellington
Online Training Specialist, 
Learning Disabilities Specialist, and
Writer of Update and Update on LD
Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
817 W. Franklin Street, Room 221  |  P.O. Box 842037
Richmond, VA  23284-2037
Phone:  1-800-237-0178 or  804-828-6158 
Fax:  804-828-7539
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Technology Colleagues,

Here's a link to a good list of (free) online learning management 
systems that teachers can use to create a Web-based learning presence 
that:

?  enhances or supplements what is happening in your classes,
? is an alternative to attending class for students who have to "stop 
out" for a time,  or that
? helps students on waiting lists to enroll in classes.

http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/ej26/m2.html

The tools listed are useful for but not limited to ESL/ESOL/ELL 
teaching. Has anyone used the "Manhattan Virtual Classroom"? "A 
Tutor"? "dotLRN"? If so, what are the strengths and weaknesses of 
that LMS as you see it? Anyone have examples of a teacher-designed 
online LMS, perhaps your own, that we could look at?

David J. Rosen
djrosen at comcast.net

On Nov 9, 2006, at 5:06 PM, Nima Salehi wrote:


> Teacher Web is another alternative. It's easier to use than Quia, but

> requires more time and effort than Trackstar. It costs about $25/year

> for a website where you can easily put up lots of resources and access

> them with the click of an icon.  To take a look at several sample

> Teacher Webs used by MN adult learning centers go to:

> www.themlc.org/teacherweb

>

> I've used Trackstar and like it. It's free, easy, and a nice way to 

> put

> websites together in one place without too much effort.

>

> I'm currently creating classes on Moodle, so Wendy I would love to see

> what you've done.

>

> Nima

>

> Nima Salehi

> Educational technology specialist

> Email:  nsalehi at themlc.org

> http://www.theMLC.org/edtech

>

> From: "Wendy Quinones" <wbquinones at adelphia.net>

>

> Also Moodle.org, which is free, and has many options for creating

> exercises, quizzes, and so on.  If folks are interested, I can arrange

> for you to see that, too.

>

> Cheers,

> Wendy Quinones

>

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