Why Use an LMS

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Why Use an LMS?

• Dr. Linda Ehley, Alverno College
• Dr. Gene Baer, Mt. Mary College

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Overview Opening Session

• Talk about Why Use an LMS?
• Using challenges described last year
• Serious Challenges affecting Higher Education
• Older Tools --- Newer Tricks

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Working with the New Millennium Student
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Assists in Student Preparation
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Eases Frustration
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Enhances Communication
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Improves Collaboration
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Assists Transfer of Learning
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Connect with Knowledge Sources
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Keeps Students Interested
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and Alert!
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Addresses Learning Frustration
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Helps Faculty Keep Up with the Cycle of
Technology
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Even Loose Weight!
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Seriously
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Seriously Really!

• Help students come to class prepared.
• Get students to interact in greater depth with
  subject matter before class.
• Deliver the what material outside of class
  time.
• Improved communication.
• Assist collaborative learning.

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Introducing New Technology
Youtube Connection to Video