Distant learning has grown and progressed throughout the years. Pensky states, “Our students have changed radically. Today’s students are no longer the people our educational system was designed to teach” (2001, paragraph 1). Online Universities, classes, gaming, and communicating are tools that are widely used on a daily basis. As generations change so do their environments. With a wealth of users and systems in the technological realm this leads to the need of breaking down and organizing systems to best fit the needs of learners.
The Course Management Systems (CMS) is a tool used for tracking individual learners. At my school all families use RenWeb to check grades, Websites of teachers, homework, and general information in regards to what is happening and keeping in touch with upcoming events. The Learning Management Systems (LMS) are a way for communicating and sharing or collaborating on projects. Facebook is a well-known LMS used throughout the world for keeping connected through the miles. Google Documents is a system used for updating and writing text and sharing information across the miles. It is amazing to use an LMS when collaborating on projects for Full Sail University with my peers that live far away. I am in awe of how we have completed quality projects through our collaboration using an LMS.
According to Dr. Ian Gibson Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) originated for military use. Many large organizations use LCMS to train and prepare their employees as they reuse learning objects time and time again.
Personal Learning Environments have grown throughout the years and many users have gained a wealth of knowledge through the digital tools available. Distant learning will continue to grow and develop as digital natives navigate the digital tools available to them. The 21st century is a time of rapid change and turn around with advanced technology.
Reference
Prensky, M. (2001). Digital natives digital immigrants. Retrieved December 3, 2009, from http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Immigrants%20-%20Part1.pdf
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