Components of an LMS

There are close to 600 varieties of LMS available for purchase today. Each is unique, and possesses a feature set to meet the needs of a variety of trainers and educators. Some common components or features that can be found in many eLearning platforms include:

• Rosters: A digital roll call sheet for tracking attendance and for sending invitations to class participants.
• Registration Control: The ability to monitor and customize the registration processes of elearning curriculum.
• Document Management: Upload and management of documents containing curricular content.
• Multiple device access: Delivery of course content over web-based interfaces such as desktops, phones or tablets.
• Distributed instructor and student base: Remote participation by the instructor or pupil allows courseware to feature multiple teachers or experts from across the globe.
• Course calendars: Creation and publication of course schedules, deadlines and tests.
• Student Engagement: Interaction between and among students, such as instant messaging, email, and discussion forums.
• Assessment and testing: Creation of varied knowledge retention exercises such as short quizzes and comprehensive exams
• Grading and Scoring: Advanced tracking and charting of student performance over time.