This is my final Blog for EDU 632 Learning Management Systems. The past two weeks has had so much information to learn as well as building a Canvas course shell and comparing three LMS programs. I choose Blackboard, Canvas, and TalentLMS.
The creation of a mock class in Canvas was interesting and I really enjoyed the ease of the program. Since There was a comparison necessary for a PowerPoint presentation it was interesting to see how each LMS compared to each other. There is a link to the presentation if anyone wants to see it below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZwfoS9TW54LzFRBEZ0B8rhy0_LLCfcC/view?usp=sharing
To reflect on the piece of creating a Canvas mock module there were some interesting pieces of information learned. First, when signing up for the free test site to use it is necessary to sign in as an instructor not a student. Once into the program it was noted later that not all areas are available for use, so it is necessary to create videos in a separate blank page instead of a link. This is a small issue with this LMS after all it is a test site and not the paid for version. Second, the best feature is the ability to add, edit, grade, and create a syllabus being in one area. All pieces connect automatically. It is like creating a puzzle where all the pieces just fit. Thirdly, I just liked Canvas better then Blackboard.
Working with Talent LMS was just as easy as Canvas and had similar features. The only problem I noticed was that it was a relatively new LMS and I was a bit uneasy recommending this site since it is unclear how long it would be around. Unlike Blackboard and Canvas which is established Talentlms is not as old with the last update in 2019.
I have learned from this activity that Canvas seems to have moved passed Blackboard in reference to being selected as a schools LMS (Tate, 2018). I personally agree with this assessment. Blackboard has been the chosen LMS for Post for many years, but I really enjoyed Canvas.
References:
Tate, E. (2018, Jul 16). How Canvas came to unseat Blackboard as the leading LMS. Retrieved from https://edscoop.com/how-canvas-came-to-unseat-blackboard-as-the-leading-lms/
published by Lynette Markey, April 29, 2020
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