This week, we are assigned to write an article on Learning Management System. After we finish the article, we need to upload our file by using Google doc. Hence, I get a chance to explore on Google doc. Before this, I do not know about Google doc. Now, I know that Google doc is a free Web-based application in which documents can be created, edited and stored online. After you have uploaded your files, you can open all these files anywhere, anytime and share the documents with anyone.
There are several features that owned by Google doc. One of them is that it is very effective and real-time collaboration. For example, when I am editing my document, the viewer of the documents will know the editing that I have done to my documents immediately. Except for uploading documents in written form, users can also upload drawings, presentations, spreadsheet and also forms. Moreover, viewers can make comments on the documents by open a discussion among viewers. For piracy setting, the owners of the documents can make their own setting which means the owners can choose the people who can view the documents.
Learning Management System
Learning Management System is another new topic to me. We are assigned to read the topic on Learning Management System and write a report on it which consist of several aspects that is what, when, where, why and how. Learning Management System can be defined as a set of software tools for delivering, tracking and managing online training and education. It is a tool for conducting E-Learning. By using Learning Management System, the coordinator can upload their learning contents and the learners can view it at anytime and anywhere. In my opinion, Learning Management System is a very convenient tool for us to learn. Our development of education is towards globalisation and hence LMS is definitely suits our needs. In addition, the coordinator can track the progress of learners at anytime.
Content Management System
Content Management System can be defined as a system which is basically designed to support educative or academic courses. Content management system allows a large number of people to contribute and share data. People always get confused between learning management system and content management system but actually there are differences between them.
Little obstacles that I have faced on this week
Throughout this week, the internet connection of our IPG is really bad. Either Celcom broadband or IPG wireless connection, both of them are having the same problem. The speed of internet connection is really slow and we can hardly download or upload anything. All we need is time. For example, I wish to upload files to my Yahoo Group, and it takes me around 10 minutes to upload two files. After 30 minutes, I manage to upload all the files to my Yahoo Group. Hopefully the internet connection will become more stable next week.
Conclusion
I am now having a clearer view towards the ways of using Google Docs. There are lots of tools and application that available online which can enable us to enhance our learning process. Learning Management System and Content Management System are really advanced tools that enable learners doing E-Learning. In the era of globalisation, as a teacher, I should always equip myself with technology skills so that I would not be “out-dated”.
Suk Hua
B.Ed TESL
IPGKS-UKM
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