To Keep in Mind
As we look more indepthly at each LMS please keep the following in mind.
must have features for lms
ability to display links to only the tools being used in the course quizzing tool foreign language support discussion tool - threaded some way for students to share files in groups (webct - faculty use student presentation tool for this) ability to post files, links to web pages (ie, act as course web site) calendar feature
nice to have features for lms
equation editor or some ability to enter equations announcement feature ability to import webct course on some level import quiz questions import files import calendar items import whole course import discussion questions calendar ability to integrate into larger calendaring system email ability to integrate into larger email system ability to open content pieces from individuals in a course through total public
Open source only
look at management of the product. Who decides what features go into the core? When to issue an upgrade?
All products
look at support and training available cost of product is this outright purchase or yearly license long term prospects of company/community hardware requirements