Foundations of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
40mBeginner2021-09-14
Authors

Oliver Schinkten
Speaker, Consultant, Writer, Video Trainer
Course details
Teachers educate their students. Administrators can assign and grade work online. Users can access content and resources anytime, inside or outside the classroom or office. A learning management system (LMS) can also improve communication, help you track progress, and reduce costs. If you're considering an LMS for your company or school, this is the course for you. LinkedIn Learning instructor Oliver Schinkten explains what an LMS is, what the leading platforms are, and how to choose an LMS system based on learning needs—understanding there are very different use cases for corporate and academic learners. He also covers the basics of administering and configuring an LMS, so you can make an informed decision about your corporate training or academic needs.
Skills covered
Desire2LearnMoodleCanvasInstructureE-Learning SoftwareTraining and EducationFoundations
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Understanding learning management systems
1. What Is a Learning Management System
- 02 - What is an LMS
- 03 - Benefits of an LMS
- 04 - Corporate vs. academic uses of an LMS
- 05 - Standard LMS features
- 06 - SCORM and Tin Can API
2. How to Select an LMS
- 07 - Choosing an LMS
- 08 - Understand who to involve
- 09 - Accessibility
- 10 - Before you make your decision
3. Utilizing an LMS
- 11 - Add and manage participants
- 12 - Course and content structure and organization
- 13 - Create and curate online learning content
- 14 - Assignments, assessments, and accountability
- 15 - Integration of apps and plug-ins
- 16 - Communication
Conclusion
- 17 - Next steps
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