Resources

Course Management Systems

Course Management Systems and Learning Principles: Getting to Know Each Other
http://www.syllabus.com/article.asp?id=7888

In this July 2003 article in Syllabus Magazine, Judith Boettcher looks at the shift toward open source course management systems and content and learning object initiatives. She examines the direction of course management system development in the light of ten principles in learning theory.

EduTools - Blackboard 6 Product Information
http://www.edutools.info/item_list.jsp?pj=8

This is a thorough, yet concisely-written overview of the features and capabilities of the Blackboard 6 course management system. Features described include the uses of communication tools, productivity tools, student involvement tools, and curriculum design tools.

Moodle Open Source Course Management System
http://moodle.org/

Moodle is one of a growing number of open source course management systems. The interface is similar to Blackboard, but some of the tools are different enough to warrant a second look. To see a demo version of the Moodle interface, go to http://moodle.org/course/view.php?id=34&username=guest.