Course Management Tools

Course management tools such as D2L, Blackboard, and Moodle are taking the place of gradebooks and other management tools for teachers. The use of course management tools allows for teachers to streamline their work, their student's work, grades, and communications. These course management tools allow for students to take quizzes online, turn assignments in online, see their assignments online, view notes and powerpoints as well as chat with other students. The three main course management tools out there are D2L, Blackboard, and Moodle. They have similar features but seen more often in different settings. For instance, D2L is more prevelant on college campuses whereas Blackboard is designed more for the high school circuit. However in no time at all they will be sure to be used in all types of school settings. Course management systems is a relatively new trend in education and will be sure to transform how classes are ran. These systems have many benefits for both students and teachers however it does take a while to get used to. One warning.... they can be frustrating for beginning users but eventually do make life a lot easier.