Future LMS

Full Sail University EME6629 Learning Management Systems and Organization

wk4 Comment to Natividad,Froilan

http://lms.myudutu.com/LMSGadget/courses/lms/22946/Course41299/2592/v2010_9_26_1_2_32/course/Course41299.html

I will post later my not so pleasant experience on just finding the correct link after publishing it in my Facebook using Udutu Teach & Udutu Learn. I stayed late until 3:00 am today just finding the correct link.

Your Udutu project was informative and simplistic enough for young learners to comprehend. The problem with a of e-learning systems, is that they may give complex instructions and hard-to-do task. Which is why individuals have to constantly replay or reread instructions several times.

wk4 Comment to Nathaniel Q.

This week we were to work on the Udutu project that was proposed in week 2. I found Udutu to be a great authoring tool that has some good templates to get a course designer started. The navigation and instructions could use some more development. Like a progress bar letting me know my media files are being uploaded and how much longer it will take. It would also be be nice not to have to type the word delete in all caps when I want to delete a page in the lesson I am creating. However for a free tool I think this works well and I really don't have a lot of issue with it.

Great Job. I like how you simplified project management into everyday activities, allowing learners to understand that we all have complete projects without us calling it. Your Udutu project was very interactive and engaging.

wk4 Udutu Project

In my Udutu project, I briefly explain how to import and cut video clip on Final Cut Pro. As complex as this application can be to navigate your way around, I simplified the basic edit functions making it easier to use. I used a mixture of still images, written text and audio to help learners understand Final Cut. It is import that the learners understand that audio is applied to EVERY slide after the first. Sometimes is make take a while to hear, depending in your computer's operating system. (sometimes i hit the mute button above twice and the audio comes on).

http://lms.myudutu.com/LMSGadget/courses/lms/22938/Course41862/2600/v2010_9_26_10_33_48/course/Course41862.html

wk3: comment to Laura Williams

As a tech connoisseur I am always very keen to learn about cutting edge technologies that will eventually become the new standard. Naturally, I gravitated most to the Reading 11 activities -- New Directions in CMS. This subject also has practical application for me in my work environment where we are struggling to source a new way of leveraging our disparate technology solutions so that the information housed in them may be integrated, aggregated, and accessed throughout the organization. We need an enterprise platform that can enable this initiative and I am leading the early stages of needs assessment and looking at solutions that will best fulfill those needs. The new Semantic Web protocol is exactly the kind of solution we need and I was delighted to see that there were already some tools commercially available that provide this functionality. I intend to explore them further!

I believe we share the same fortune in wanting to stimulate the education system through the use of new internet applications. The web, makes it very easy to manipulate the data, simply because all you need is an Internet connection. Cost plays a huge factor with transitioning to updated technologies.

Wk3: Comment to Natividad_Froilan

I have always been interested in simulations. In fact my favorite game of chess was designed to simulate war. This game like any other simulations engage the participants in situations or events that would be too difficult and unsafe in the real world.

According to Aldrich there are four different types of simulations:

1. Branching simulations- he likens it to adventure books. An example is a mock customer encounter.

2. Business school spreadsheets- it sows the results if you change one variable to another, for example inventory, sales and profits, price and outsourcing of products or services.

3. Game based simulations- like a quiz show. For example my daughter has a game in Wii “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?”

4. Product- based simulations- it shows how and where a particular product works. Most of these products are created by Flash, which was formerly owned by Macromedia now by Adobe.

Brian Cross

I too, like simulations in an education. The participants are engaged and is interested in learning more. I like that you showed advantages and disadvantages when using these tools to stimulate the students. This framework allows me to decide which research I will embark upon or which tool to implement in my classroom.

Wk3: Cross Brian New CMS Directions

It is always amazing to learn how the new technological trends today will affect the learning and development of tomorrow’s educational training systems. Computer technology is designed to accurately execute commands more swiftly than the human being.

The computer industry has evolved into a world of convenience for the average user. Web 2.0 tools (trend 1) are unique ways to enhance education through social networking. Most individuals in today’s society, has joined some form of an online pool, such as facebook, twitter and myspace, etc. These social networks allow connectivity from any part of the world to be on one large system.

Cell or mobile phones are being used for their popularity and unique design for educational purposes (trend 3). Training simulations are being downloaded to PDA’s and smartphones. Mostly everyone in the world has some form of mobile device, which makes this transition easier.

The future of web tools (3.0), an intelligent web, is already in the making. Google docs is an example of applications can be shared on the web and made available for many users to utilize. This tool is beneficial for students who may not have certain applications and who lack the resources to obtain them.

wk3: Comment to Quintana, Nathaniel AR blog

1.) It is interesting to see that there is not a strong connection between my data and most of the research I have read. As much as the research talks about digital natives and how they live an immersive of life around technology they don’t necessarily learn from. In both cycles the data is showing the youth today still enjoy the interaction of people. They enjoy a learning environment that is face-to-face and not just purely tech based. A part of believes that we are social animal, today’s youth are still social and they want some human interactions even when learning. I know technology is becoming more affordable and we will be able to learn from it. But we must not forget it is just one of many tools we have in tool shed to help educate learners.

Brian Cross

The AR research and this month solely depends on the type of research you're conducting, in terms if making a connection. I have read a few blogs for this month and you are certainly not alone. The udutu is a great way to incorporate e-learning in the classroom. Learning this sooner, would have be great. I guess we can just look forward to the next month and practice these tools outside of fullsail to really enjoy them.

wk2 Udutu setup

1: Cross, Brian

2: New Project: Digital Story. Students will create a digital story on an African inventor. This inventor must be someone who is not listed in any textbook.

3: This lesson will be deployed using Final Cut/iMovie and the udutu site will describe how to construct a digital story step-by-step.

4: EMDT Class created: Filmmaking principles, (July 2010) is where the skills was learned to assign this type of project.

5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFXCjsVdzmk

wk2: Comment to Nathaniel Quintana

As outlined in some of the reading and the mind map from last week it was outlined that an LMS is a Learning Management System and a CMS is a Course Management System. LMSs are used primarily in corporate organizations while CMS were developed and are used in academic environments (i.e. universities and high schools).

It is always the case of analysis that would put a person in the position to make a decision. Our entire life, sometimes is measured by one decision. We may look a budget being the overall factor in this case (buy Vs. build) but what about the invested time? Personally, I hate bringing my car to the dealer. They always explaining to me how I need extra thing and I have to pay more for it. What if I paid for an education in automotive and did the work myself? I have invested time and money to prevent me from over spending at the dealership. I guess the overwhelming question is; is it worth it? Probably the depends on the individual....but this I leave open for all to discuss.

wk2: Comment to Abby Brigg

SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. It was created to fix a couple basic flaws were found in LMS and web based learning systems. The first flaw was that many web-based programs do not really provide a great environment or system for learning. They are limited in what they can accomplish and they depth of instruction that they can achieve. The second is after content was designed it was generally not transferable between systems or even sometimes when systems were updated. SCORM allows content that has been designed as SCORM compatible to be used in a wide variety of different systems.

It is always the 2nd generation of a product, tool or system that is better than the original, simply because the first design is being tested by the users. As complaints and compliments are echoed throughout the first year of existence, time will allow for a system to be create that should be a lot better. In this case, SCORM was create to replace LMS. We can see this type of activity happening all across the nation in many different products.

Wk2: Measuring the total cost of E-learning

One of the key goals of every business is to maximize profit with low cost. This ideology is also true with educational institutions, where the primary objective is to increase productivity with minimal cost. As the school becomes more productive, the student population will increase (theory).

Learner Management Systems (LMS) has become increasingly popular due to its nature and overall outcomes. However, constructing or having someone build a LMS is very expensive, ranging from $500k to over a million dollars. After learning the cost, most companies feel compelled to either create their own LMS or have instructor-led training. Kevin Kruse (2005)

Kruse studied or completed a highly extensive comparison data table on the possible expenses creating both systems. He concluded that CD-ROM or technology-base training is the most cost effective and productive source for educational institutions. Although instructor-led training provided one on one instruction, given the nature on today’s technological environment, students will easily adapt to technology-base training.

Kruse argued that developing one’s own LMS, in terms of cost, is most considerable because they are very complex and having an organization build one may result in unused entities. Learner Management Systems are very large and come with an array of different capabilities. It is very possible that a company many not use the LMS to its entirety. Creating an LMS to a company’s own specific needs is cost effective and it caters to the organization’s needs.

Comment to Monkia Land

When thinking of history, today’s learner could take for granted many features available online to make virtual learning one of the simplest and comfortable experiences in education. The history of distance learning goes back to 1728 (Bower & Hardy, 2001). Education was not always possible to people who didn’t live in large cities and as a convenience, learning was brought to them in a form of set of lessons that could be delivered weekly. Hundred years later, education was “delivered” via Great Britain’s Penny Post, which was followed by the launching of the International Correspondence School that became the first largest study-at-home school. Over the decades more and more tools allowed more effective teaching methods and more precise testing options to make sure distant learning was an effective tool in education.

I have always admired computers since the first time I was introduce in 1986. New to the computer, I was interested to see what this machine can do. After 24 years the computer has developed into the only way in which our lives are influenced. It is because of technology we can online platforms and blogs such as the one we're communicating right now. Virtual learning environments todays is only the beginning of where we're going...

Comment to Irene Clarke

A Learning Platform is a relatively nascent commercial and pedagogical development. It is defined by an alphabet soup of acronyms that often overlap and are used interchangeably by some within the field. CMS can refer to Content or Course Management while CLE, Collaborative Learning Environment, may also refer to Learning Management System (LMS), CMS or collectively e-learning. Clearly, there exists a need for standardization of the terms and systems that define Learning Management or Platforms.

E-learning is becoming more wide spread due to the shrinking of this planet through social networks and the new digital environment. this interesting source of learning can only become more complex with the development of several computer applications and management systems. The new age is overwhelmingly engaging and highly informative for all us to ensure and learn...I'm looking forward to the next ten years.

Wk1 Project: LMO Overview

Distant learning, in the United States began as early as the late 19^th century. As the years progressed, the computer technology simultaneously became more complex, making distant learning a virtual certainty. With an abundance of data compiled into one system for many users to operate, the need of a management tool within the system was necessary.

There are periods in American history broken down by decades or themes, which are labeled. “The roaring 20’s” for an example was a point in time where inventions, social awareness and many other entities blossomed. The technical world saw the very same luxuries during the 90’s with the evolution of the Internet (collection of networks). This World Wide Web was used in conjunction with education to promote distant learning.

The complexity of this type of system (virtual learning environment) came the development of Course Management System (CMS) and Learners Management System (LMS). CMS is generally a tool that helps organize the overall structure of a given program. One can compare a grade book and compile several organizational tools with CMS to get a better understanding. Students taking a particular course must understand the class in which they’re currently enrolled, their classmates, grading, email threads (from teacher/professor), prerequisites and many others. This is all taken place within CMS.

Virtual Learning environments (VLE) take place on plethora of entities, such as education, commercial, military, and many others, which are constantly changing with time. Learner Management system (LMS) exists within a commercial atmosphere according to Dr. Gibson. Essentially, this manages the learner’s progress in terms of qualifications. As a New York City educator, one must complete an accredited academic program as well as pass three exams post-graduation. LMS will allow learners to be completely aware of their status.

Learning Content Management System (LCMS) focuses on the content. The subject being taught and how it is delivered to students are most responsible in the LCMS. According to Dr. Gibson, this system started with the use of the military, which was primarily used for reusable learning object (RLO). Repetition of instruction over the use of the same form of subjects is delivered or implemented to save time restructuring the content.

As computer technology and the way individual communicate evolve, more entities will be created. Changing with time is essential, for it is the very bane of the current society in which humans exist.

What is an academic paper

There is an enormous difference between writing papers for a college professor than a high school teacher. Students are taught to write accordingly to their grade level and transitioning between high school and scholarly work may become complex. As interesting and accurate as this dynamic is, why aren’t children (eleventh and twelve graders) being taught the scholarly way to construct a paper?

“The five-paragraph theme, aren't sophisticated or flexible enough to provide a sound structure for a college paper,” Karen Gocsik. Preparing students to write college papers should exist within the high school setting as a standard. Teaching this transition during the first two academic years is time consuming and costly. The sole purpose of getting an education is to help prepare for future endeavors.

Joseph M. Williams and Lawrence McEnerney from the University of Chicago’s writing program designed a required curriculum specifically targeting freshmen and sophomores. The universities around the country should be in accordance with college bound students from their junior year of high school to help strengthen future writers. Delaying students’ progress, however, is not solving this dilemma; instead it prolongs their academic success and creates greater debt for the young scholars.

An advantage to this overwhelming realization is that scholarly writers are teaching the way in which a paper should be written. There are many who have not fully grasp the notion of a scholarly written paper and the planning that is involved. Karen Gocsik eloquently, examines the possibly questions one should pose when considering writing a paper. She also suggest the writer be fully aware the audience, which is the professor reading it. Once that is in place, and an argument is established, begin formulating and analyzing the content and put it into words.

Works Cited

Gocsik, K. (2004, july 12). Writing an academic paper. Retrieved july 12, 2005, from dartmouth.edu: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/what.shtml

McEnerney, j. M. (2008, unknown unknown). The University of Chicago. Retrieved from writing program: http://writing-program.uchicago.edu/resources/collegewriting/