Discuss the most relevant features offered in an LMS, which relate directly to effective online instruction. How might these be used in the online environment?
There are numerous features offered in an LMS that enable an effective online environment.
A personal favorite of mine is the discussion forum. The forum allows me to create an area where students can express content knowledge as well as personal applications. It mirrors traditional classroom conversations, which are a critical component of AP Psychology. Students are free to comment (with a minimum expectation) as many times as they wish. I have some students who make 6-10 posts per discussion. The forum gives students a voice who, in a traditional setting, may not feel comfortable speaking in front of classmates.
Another feature that I believe is highly beneficial is the content delivery. I can use multiple forms of delivery---videos, demonstrations, animations, captured lectures. I also like the ability to link the content to current happenings in the world with just a hyperlink for them to read more about. With the incorporation of an online textbook that can be bookmarked and highlighted in, the course is accessible from virtually anywhere.
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