Learning Management Systems

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application that serves as a platform for delivering online courses or accessing online content in traditional courses. When used as a content repository, students meet in the traditional face-to-face classroom, but may use the LMS to access course materials, links to resources, and/or grades. When used for online course delivery, other components such student registration, discussion forums, online assignments, video lectures, conferencing, and learner analytics may be employed. Brown University is in the process of selecting a new LMS. The field of options has been narrowed to Blackboard 9, Sakai, Moodle, and Instructure Canvas. You can learn more on the Learning Management Project Blog.