PreK-12 Learning Management Systems: A Market Overview

Nov 29, 2011
81 Pages - Pub ID: CURP6059481
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Table of Contents
Methodology
Executive Summary


Chapter 1: Implementation and Policy Trends
Introduction and Definition
Four Broad Classifications for Systems
LMS Functions Widely Implemented
Implementation Continues in 2011-2012
Accountability, Digital Focus, Personalization Call for LMS Capabilities
Looking Ahead with ESEA Reauthorization, Common Core State Standards
States Step up with Digital Initiatives


Table 1.1: Grade Level Implementation of Learning Management Systems
Table 1.2: Duration of LMS Availability in Years


Chapter 2: Market Demand & Competitive Landscape
Introduction
Monitoring Student Progress Tops Uses of LMS
Collaboration Tools Ranks High for Fewer Educators
Roseville (Calif.) Joint Union High School Districts: Move to Blended Learning
Creating Courses, Finding Materials
Volusia (Fla.) County Schools: Professional Development Drives LMS Use
Seeking Expertise, Compatible Course Materials
Forsyth County (Ga.) Schools: Investing in Innovation with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Moving Materials Online
Majority of Districts Choose Outside Source for LMS
Moodle Captures 18.5% Share of PreK-12 LMS Market
Renaissance Place Is Top-Used Tool Similar to LMS


Table 2.1: Percentage of Districts with a Policy Promoting Use of an LMS
Table 2.2: Importance of Individual Features of a Learning Management System
Table 2.3: How Districts Acquired Their LMS
Table 2.4: PreK-12 Market Share of LMS Vendors, Fall 2011
Table 2.5: Districts’ Implementation of Tools with Functions Similar to an LMS


Chapter 3: Conclusions & Outlook
Introduction
Educators Show Strong Impact of LMS
Policy in the Driver’s Seat
New Models: Blended Learning and Virtual Schools
Broader Integration of Online Resources
Increase in Social Networking and Collaboration
Use of Open-Source Materials Increases
Moodle: Open Source and Fast Growing
Budget Concerns Lead Hurdles to Adoption
Support is Another Barrier
Keep it Simple: Single Sign-On, Interoperability Prized
Desire2Learn Works on Single Sign-On
Plato Learning Launches API to Expand Community
Single Sign-On Remains a Goal
Varied District Needs Open Doors for “LMS Lite”
Schools Look for User-Friendliness and Interactivity
Schools Shop by Function Needs, Not Product Type
Vendors See Faster Growth Than Schools Do
LMS Segment Expected to Grow 7% in 2013


Table 3.1: Impact of Use of Digital Materials on Decision to Implement an LMS
Table 3.2: Impact of Implementation of Learning Management System on Use of Digital Materials, Tools and Courses
Table 3.3: Educators’ Views on Impact of LMS on Teaching and Learning
Table 3.4: Integration of Online Tools or Instructional Materials into Classroom Instruction
Table 3.5: Use of Online Classroom Assessment s and Quizzes
Table 3.6: Primary Reasons for Not Implementing an LMS
Table 3.7: Educators’ Views on Future LMS Implementation Plans
Table 3.8: LMS Sales in U.S. PreK-12 Market, 2011-2012 through 2014-2015


Chapter 4: Who’s Who
Blackboard
CompassLearning
Desire2Learn
Edmodo
GlobalScholar
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
It’s Learning
Learning.com
McGraw-Hill
Moodlerooms
Pearson
Plato Learning
Renaissance Learning
Schoology
Sophia Learning
STI


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