Comparing Learning Management Systems

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Comparing

Presentation

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2- Moodle

4- Scholoogy

3- Blackboard Learn

1- Canvas

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Canvas

Link to LMS

Canvas

Cons

Pro

• Possibility of losing work if timed out or hit wrong key
• No autosave feature
• A bit buggy with some irregularities
• System has sudden issues that can cause problems for instructors
• Edits can be reverted back to older version of a document

• Easy to use
• Organized
• Great customer service
• Quick grading
• Assignments can be quickly created from several places
• Great Calendar features
• Students keep track of progress with ease
• Gradebook beneficial for progress & entering alternative scores
• Can connect accounts through multiple platforms

Cost

Free for Educators

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Link to LMS

Moodle

Moodle

Pro

Cons

• Easy to use
• Customizable notifications, plug-ins, site design, and layout

• Collaborative tools and activities
• Multimedia integration

• Grade assignments quickly and with ease
• All-in-one calendar function
• Allows integrated badges as rewards
• Access in any language (Inclusive, accessbile, and ability to engage)

• Limited support/difficult to get support

• Has a steep learning curve if not in favor of it
• Cannot handle large population is schools and learners

Cost

• Standard Plan
• 50 users & 250 MB storage

• $120 annually
• Premium plan
• More features and unlimited
• Need to get in touch for price; vary on factors
• Free trial

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Blackboard learn

Link to LMS

Blackboard Learn

Pro

Cons

• Many integreted tools to allow muliple links and passwords to be managable
• Built in web based tools
• Mutliple methods to communicate
• Easy customization for course pages
• Range of collaboration features
• Flexible assessment types
• Customizable feedback options

• Language barrier
• Not user friendly
• Can be challenging to navigate
• Pricing
• Limitations with large file sizes
• Not very flexible; Can limit instructors' conrol over certain functions
• May require more training to utilize and use

Cost

• $9,500 per year
• Free trial

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Schoology

Link to LMS

Schoology

Cons

Pro

• Students can view and access material well
• Easy to see student progress and grades
• Easy to organize content
• Easy navigation for instructors, students, and parents

• Fosters collaborations with networking features
• Helpful aid to personalize learning
• Provides diverse assessment tools

• Limited customization options for visual designs
• Require time to familarize with program and its features

• Mutliple pricing plans but cost may be too excessive for some companies

Cost

• Free version
• School Enterprise has more features
• $10 per student
• Mutliple price points depending on factors

• Free trial

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Cost

Blackboard Learn$9,500/yr

SchoologyFree & Upgrade ($10 per student and varies)

CanvasFree

Moodle Free & Premium Version ($120/yr)

Most Expensive

Affordable

Compare Systems

Comparisons

Many Customizable features

Good Tech Support

LMS

Languages

Easy Use

Canvas

+100

Moodle

Blackboard Learn

Schoology

Choosing...

• Budget
• Learner demographic
• Type of content need to share
• Main purpose and goals
• What tools do you need?
• What features are most important to you?

Choose the learning managment system that will help you as an instructor make the best learning enviornment possible for students to nourish their education.

Christin Hume

References

Hard to use software that is also very expensive! (n.d.). Software Advice. Retrieved September 1, 2023, from https://www.softwareadvice.com/lms/blackboard-learn-profile/reviews/ Blackboard Learn Review 2023: Pricing, features, pros & cons, ratings & more. (2023, September 1). Research.com. https://research.com/software/blackboard-learn-review Schoology Reviews. (n.d.). Software Advice. Retrieved September 1, 2023, from https://www.softwareadvice.com/lms/schoology-profile/reviews/ Bouchrika, I., Dr. (2023, September 1). Schoology Review 2023: Pricing, Features, Pros & Cons, Ratings & More. Research.com. Retrieved September 1, 2023, from https://research.com/software/schoology-review

CANVAS Reviews. (n.d.-c). Software Advice. Retrieved September 1, 2023, from https://www.softwareadvice.com/lms/canvas-instructure-profile/reviews/Littlefield, J. (2019b). Review of online learning platform Instructure Canvas. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/canvas-instructure-review-1098196 Moodle Reviews. (n.d.). Software Advice. Retrieved September 1, 2023, from https://www.softwareadvice.com/higher-education/moodle-profile/reviews/ Aj. (2023). What is Moodle? [Benefits, disadvantages, & uses]. LMS Hero. https://lmshero.com/what-is-moodle/