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Zac, Jesse, Ana, and Jenn 5/13/14 LMS Evaluation
Zac, Jesse, Ana, and Jenn5/13/14
LMS Evaluation
Our LMS Evaluation Process
LMS’ Chosen: ● Desire2Learn (D2L - CSULB) ● Canvas● Moodle
How we evaluated the sites
Categories used: ● Synchronous Collaboration/ Communication● Asynchronous Collaboration/
Communication● Ease of Use● Accessibility
How the evaluation looked on paper:
Desire2Learn - Asynch Communication E-Mail
Pros:● File
attachments● Masks e-mail
addr.jesse.santana.248EC6D485F4K0@
beachboard.csulb.edCons:● HTML Editor● Opens up in a
new window
Desire2Learn - Synch CommunicationLiveRoom
Pros:● Real time chat● Drawing
● Open in a new window
● Requires Java to be installed
Desire2Learn - Ease of Use
Pros:● Intuitive top
down design● Navigable with
and without style sheets
● Embedded media support issues (SSL)
Navigation
Canvas: Sync communication Conference/ Live chat
pros:● more intuitive● fast boosting
takes<1min. cons:● requires java scripts,
wai-aria, and html5
Canvas: AsynchronousEmail
pros: "skip to content" link at the top of every page that will bypass all site and course navigation
cons: inbox/ keyboard users could not select a user to send to,archive or delete messages, and could not display a thread of messages
Canvas: Ease of use Calendar
Pros: ● intuitive● Does not use color
alone to distinguish the importance of a visual element.
cons:● poor navigation
sequence● In feedback area
insufficient contrast with grey back ground
Moodle: Synchronous Communication
Pros:● Provides real-time
interaction● Archive of chat sessions/
not privateCons: ● Editor toolbar is not fully
keyboard accessible● No shortcuts for all buttons,
e.g. create link, insert image etc.
http://uxmastery.com/
Moodle: Asynchronous
Pros:● Configurable
display formats ● Ease of Use
Cons:● Text overlaps● Color used for
emphasis
Discussion Board
http://uxmastery.com/
Moodle: Ease of Use Pros:
● Collapsible tree structure similar to Windows Explorer
● Major section headings are “dockable” (see screenshot)
Cons:
● Users complain that it is not as intuitive as other management systems on the teacher/admin side
● Its open source, community driven, nature means accessibility is a catch up game (like Wordpress)
Our Combined Scores:
Our Recommendation: 1) Canvas2) Desire 2 Learn3) Moodle
Zac, Jesse, Ana, and Jenn5/13/14
Thank You
