The titles Learning Management System (LMS) and Course Management System (CMS) are similar and LMS and CMS programs serves a similar purpose. Bother are designed to help teachers manage online learning.
CMS - Course Management System
This is the simpler of the two systems. A course management system allows the teacher to lay out material used in the course for online access. Systems typically termed CMS are often little more than a place to store files. These systems are not easily expandable to different types of content. In the past, I have used Google Classroom as a course management system as a part of a traditional classroom setting. I plan to use it even more this year to give students easy access to course materials from anywhere. However, most teaching will still be done within the traditional classroom.
LMS - Learning Management System
LMS are more complex than CMS and provide course content, course activities, grading, and communication tools. This type of system has more capabilities for actually teaching online. I feel that such a system is necessary for a truly successful all online course. I will be teaching AP Environmental Science online this year. My school system and I will be using Moodle Rooms for our LMS.
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