This discussion is going to be one-0sided because I have only used a LMS. (GoView) I really like the options available in GoView. I like the different ways to communicate, submit assignments, and the use of the calendar. After working on our on-line module assignment, I will have something to compare with LMS.
Advantages:
*communicate through private e-mail or discussion board
*communicate with teacher or classmates
*submit assignments through dropbox or discussion board
*modules are set up in one week increments
*upone signing-in, upcoming calendar events are shown
Disadvantages:
As LMS is the only type of on-line class I have taken, I do not have anything to compare the format with so I have no disadvantages.
*I read some classmates said the maintenace and updates scheduled on Friday nights and early Saturday mornings were a disadvantage but you know about these maintenance and updates a week ahead of time so you can plan appropriately.
*A possible disadvantage could be with so many options, a first time user may feel overwhelm and the site confusing to navigate like I felt when I took my first class.
Improvements:
*One imprivement would be to connect the calendar to the modules so that all of the assignments due for the week are in one place and you do not have to look in multiple places.
Advantages:
*communicate through private e-mail or discussion board
*communicate with teacher or classmates
*submit assignments through dropbox or discussion board
*modules are set up in one week increments
*upone signing-in, upcoming calendar events are shown
Disadvantages:
As LMS is the only type of on-line class I have taken, I do not have anything to compare the format with so I have no disadvantages.
*I read some classmates said the maintenace and updates scheduled on Friday nights and early Saturday mornings were a disadvantage but you know about these maintenance and updates a week ahead of time so you can plan appropriately.
*A possible disadvantage could be with so many options, a first time user may feel overwhelm and the site confusing to navigate like I felt when I took my first class.
Improvements:
*One imprivement would be to connect the calendar to the modules so that all of the assignments due for the week are in one place and you do not have to look in multiple places.