https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS Optimizing Online Higher Education en-us 2019-02-19 01:09:45 UTC 2025-06-24 16:45:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/352069315/880d0623dfbe661cd17e3521eccf5d81/3.png dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332507372 Concept Map]]> 2019-02-19 01:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332507372 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332507739 LMS delivered courses are expected to become more popular among both distance learning and traditional courses over the next ten years.  Research suggests that the online learning population will take up 14% more of all courses offered in higher education within the next decade.  Over the last decade, content tools have evolved into modern instructional tool boxes that focus on student collaboration and reflection.  A growing concern is that the increasing enrollment numbers could affect the quality of education because methodology differences are shown to exist between on-campus and online courses. ]]> 2019-02-19 01:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332507739 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332508051 An educator's advanced technical comprehension of the Learning Management System (LMS) tools and methods provides a better online classroom.  Online course instruction platforms feature a variety of document sharing, media, and collaborative tools that need technical familiarity.  Teachers providing online course instruction in LMS settings also can benefit from both technical familiarity and advancements in online course designs and delivery methodologies that focus on student collaboration and content reflection.  Online courses continue to incorporate themselves further into higher education.  There is a need to establish working protocols for both students and faculty.  This literature review focuses on subjects such as online technology skills required to use LMS's and the benefit of modern online teaching methodologies.  Distance learning teachers and students could benefit from an increased understanding of using LMS technologies more effectively.  Also, teachers could provide a more thorough and favorable learning experience through improved knowledge of modern best practices in online distance education.]]> 2019-02-19 01:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332508051 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332628008 Epistemology: a branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge.
Collaborate: to work, one with another; cooperate, as on a literary work.
Learning Management System (LMS):  a software application used to organize and distribute e-learning materials, assignments, and assessments; track andcalculate grades; and facilitate communication among students and teachers.
Methodology: a set or system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline, as in the arts or sciences.
Pedagogy: 1. the function or work of a teacher; teaching. 2. the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods.]]> 2019-02-19 11:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332628008 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332628866

What are the features of online courses that have provided students with the best learning experience?   

Do students and teachers find it difficult to take online classes without advanced knowledge of Internet tools?  

What does current research literature suggest for teaching methodologies in an online environment compared to on-campus courses?  

What design and delivery methods are recommended for online courses to provide students with a rewarding educational experience?

]]> 2019-02-19 11:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332628866 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332629038 2019-02-19 11:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/332629038 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/334941433 2019-02-25 16:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/334941433 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/335605854 The following pages review the contemporary literature surrounding three approaches to the preparation requirements of using an LMS.  These three themes are (a) methodology considerations in online courses, (b) online teaching and the skillsets for LMS educating, and (c) online students and the skillsets necessary for LMS learning.  The methodologies include designing courses in consideration of pedagogies and epistemology to the respective curriculum.  Online teaching consists of the context of effective online LMS instruction and the necessary training or skillsets needed to carry out online educating.  Online students review effective LMS learning and student engagement in online courses and the required skillsets to learn in online classes.]]> 2019-02-26 19:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/335605854 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/335928764 David F. Colucci, M.S.I.S, PMP
Doctoral Student, Drexel University
Email: dfc24@drexel.edu

This literature review was conducted in the Winter 2019 semester.]]> 2019-02-27 15:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/335928764 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337247356 The purpose of this literature review is to learn and outline modern requirements for creating an optimally engaging online course by examining methodologies and LMS preparedness of teachers and LMS content tools preparedness of students.]]> 2019-03-03 17:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337247356 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337254014 How hard can online teaching be]]> 2019-03-03 18:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337254014 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337256940 What I Wish Someone Told Me Before Taking Online Classes]]> 2019-03-03 18:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337256940 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337259971 The literature review focuses on teaching methods used in online courses that use Learning Management Systems. With respect to methodology, the review was broken into two segments: (1) Online Pedagogy and (2) Online Epistemology. However, there is a lack of literature on the latter, the connection of using epistemological disciplines in an online environment.  More research would be needed to assess the current state of higher education's collective disciplines, origins, nature, methods, validity, scope, limitations, and theory of knowledge regarding online instruction.]]> 2019-03-03 18:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337259971 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337262837 2019-03-03 19:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/337262837 dfc24 https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/341747587 2019-03-15 13:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dfc24/Optimized_LMS/wish/341747587