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Learning Management System
A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation and delivery of educational courses, training programs or learning and development programs. NDSU has multiple platforms available to faculty, staff and students.
Overview
Blackboard
Blackboard is the official Learning Management System for NDSU that connects students, faculty and staff both inside and outside of the class room. Many instructors use Blackboard to:
- Share course syllabi and materials
- Distribute class assignments
- Assign tests
- Post grades and feedback
- Facilitate student collaboration and more
Google Classroom
Google classroom offers flexible ways to organize communications, files and other resources in a team environment. Google Classroom should not be seen as a substitute or replacement for Blackboard. Blackboard remains the officially supported Learning Management System (LMS) at NDSU.
LON-CAPA
LON-CAPA (Learning Online Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach) is an LMS used by the NDSU Physics Department for multiple courses.
Getting Started
Best Practices
Learn More/How To's
- [Link for document is unavailable at this time.]Blackboard
- Google Classroom
- LON-CAPA
FAQs
Use Cases
Universal Design/Accessibility
- Blackboard references the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA) when assessing Blackboard content.
- Blackboard Ally is integrated into Blackboard providing accessibility guidance to instructors and Alternative Formats for students.
- Google uses their own accessibility guidelines and resources
- LON-CAPA assesses their content with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 1.0)