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About learning management systems

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About learning management systems

- [Instructor] Before we begin learning how to use Moodle, let's take a second to understand what it is. Moodle is a learning management system, or LMS. Learning management systems are online platforms where teachers and students can collaborate in order to improve student achievement. They allow teachers to create an online class, add assignments, add resources for students to use both inside and outside of the classroom, and LMS can help to grade these assignments and deliver quick, high-quality feedback. And they allow teachers to communicate with students in a number of ways. Essentially, learning management systems allow teachers to organize and optimize their entire class process. For students, the learning management system allows them to access their class online. They can find their class syllabus and assignments, including due dates, they can find and use a wide variety of classroom resources, and they can even turn in assignments and view up-to-date grades. Also, students…

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