What is a LCMS?
A learning content
management system (LCMS) is
a related software technology that provides a multi-user environment where
developers, authors, instructional designers, and subject matter experts may
create, store, reuse, manage, and deliver digital educational technology (also
known as e-learning) content from a central object repository. LCMS focuses on
the development, management and publishing of the content that will typically
be delivered via an LMS. Users can both create and re-use content and reduce
duplicated development efforts.
Rather than developing entire courses and
adapting them to multiple audiences, an LCMS provides the ability for single
course instances to be modified and republished for various audiences
maintaining versions and history. The objects stored in the centralized
repository can be made available to course developers and content experts
throughout an organization for potential reuse and repurpose. This eliminates
duplicate development efforts and allows for the rapid assembly of customized
content. Some systems have tools to deliver and manage instructor-led
synchronous and asynchronous online training based on learning object methodology.
LCMSs provide tools for authoring and reusing
or re-purposing content (mutated learning objects, or MLOs) as well as virtual
spaces for student interaction (such as discussion forums, live chat rooms and
live web-conferences). LCMS technology can either be used in tandem with an
LMS, or as a standalone application for learning initiatives that require rapid
development and distribution of learning content.
LCMS Functionality
- Template-driven, Collaborative Content Development
- Facilitated Content Management (i.e., indexing and reuse)
- Publishing
- Workflow Integration
- Automated Interface with an LM
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