An Interactive Learning Management System: Special focus on United Institute of Technology,

Coimbatore

Presented byM.Prabhu, Librarian, UIT

S. Chandragandhi, Asst. Librarian, UIT

Learning Management System (LMS)Learning Management System is software

application or web-based technology used to plan, implement, and access a specific learning process.

A platform through which learning content is delivered and managed

A combination of software tools that perform a variety of functions related to online and offline training

LMS Features. . .100% browser based for the learners and the administrator-no-plug in

required Three types of user registration: OPEN, APPROVED REQUIRED, and

CLOSED Publish course materials and conduct courses Multilevel course catalogue Online reports Allow group learing Full support of SCROM 1.2, and SCROM 2004

LMS Benefits. . .Developing and maintaining regular contact

with the tutors and the learners, and interaction between tutors and learners

Offering clarification and clearing queries posted by learners

LMS facilitate 24/7 information sharing among tutors and learners

Making comparative assessment of learner support provided by different tutors of the same course

Open source software's for LMSMoodle : http://moodle.orgSakai :http://ww.sakaiporject.orgAtutor :http://www.atutor.caClaroline :http://www.claroline.netDoltrn :http://dotlrn.orgIlias :http://www.ilias.de/index.htmlKEWL :http://kngforge.uwc.ac.zaOLAT

http://olat.org/website/en/html/index/html

Why to choose MoodleMoodle is open sourceCode is freely available on net. It’s freely

downloadGlobal supports from enthusiasts and

professionalsIt is customizableSimilar to its commercial equivalents such us

Blackboard, Angle, eCollege, and

Desire2learn

Modules of Moodlesbased on LMSi) Self – Paced Courseii) Discussion Groupiii) Virtual Classroomiv) Databasev) Lessonvi) Calendarvii) Web questsVii) Quix… etc.,

Implementation in United Institute of Technology (UIT), CoimbatoreUIT persistently seeks and adopts innovative

methods to equip the students with knowledge, skills and character to become a competent engineers by facilitating the dynamic Learning management System.

UIT successfully launched EKLUVYA Learning Management System on 10th October, 2009 in the presence of Dr. T. Kannadasan, Vice-Chancellor (Officiate), Anna university, Coimbatore.

LMS @ UIT….

LMS Web

hosting

LMS Log in….

LMS-My courses…

LMS-Central Library

LMS-Quiz

E-Book Reading…

Lesson Plan…

Reports….

Grade points

Activity Report

Usage statistics

Role of Libraries and Librarians on Building LMS

To help the tutors in the development of collection (contents)

In providing value added services

Hyperlink the e-Resources with the library e – reference resources such as e-books and e-journals as well as with the web-based open-access resources

Designing the integrated web portal to provide friendly access of scholarly e-resources with efficient browsing and research abilities.

Organize e-literacy programs to develop e-learning information search skills

acquisition of core e-collection, especially that is recommended by e-learning initiative

Promotion of library e-services to the virtual e –learning community; and prompt document delivery and outreach services via electronic transmission & efficient helpful

tools to support the instructor to create e-course.

Facilitation of scholarly communication and virtual classroom collaboration.

Conclusion

The effect of the implementation of the LMS in UIT, showed that the Learning Management System has widely used and will continue to growing in UIT.

It is not only limited online environment, but also hybrid and web-enhanced teaching and learning environment.

LMS to facilitate interaction enhance learning abilities and support systematic learning, including problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.

Though LMS has been proven as beneficial to student learning environment.

Moodle is sufficient and successful to deliver the lecture notes and interaction which exists in a “real” class room environment

Questions….

Thank you….