Notes

The definition of a learning management system has changed over the years as the function and elegance of these systems have changed. Today, the most common learning management system in K-12 classrooms is probably Google Classroom (even though it’s arguable whether or not it’s technically an ‘LMS’).Google Classroom and even iPads and even student smartphones have the potential to make information and resources immediately accessible to learners, and while that was always the case with textbooks, technology makes this information more easily searchable, richer with multimedia, and potentially social beyond the classroom. In the classroom, teachers are using calculators and smart-boards and clickers to not simply engage students, but to offer more diverse platforms for students to work with new ideas and demonstrate understanding. Many of these tools also allow the teacher to garner data in real-time, which not only saves time (less grading) but more critically offers the student immediate feedback that is often easier for them to interpret than sometimes nebulous teacher feedback.
Information systems have numerous benefits of using in the class room.