Tag: LMS

The History of Learning Management Systems

Posted on | by Brandon Carson | 3 Comments on The History of Learning Management Systems
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Please note: This blog post is a course related assessment for the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology program at Royal Roads University. After reading Watters (2014), I took time to reflect on what timeline would interest me most. With the variety of Learning Management Systems (LMS) I have supported in my role and used as a student, I thought it would be interesting to map out a timeline of some of the most used LMS in the higher education sector. Please review the timeline below, and comment on any dates that surprise you in the timeline. [advanced_iframe src=”//cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1wP0-EJViONrandRz3VdTKgEvSdrKFRXjtzHy4_XYug0&font=Default&lang=en&initial_zoom=2&height=650″… Read More

Reviewing and reflecting on the field of Instructional Design and Technology

Posted on | by Brandon Carson | 4 Comments on Reviewing and reflecting on the field of Instructional Design and Technology

Please note: This blog post is a course related assessment for the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology program at Royal Roads University. Reiser’s (2001) articles A History of Instructional Design and Technology: Part I: A History of Instructional Media and A History of Instructional and Design and Technology: Part II: A History of Instructional Design discussed the history of instructional design and instructional technology in the United States of America. Like other readings from this course, I enjoyed these articles, as it allowed for more insight into this ever-changing field. The biggest surprise from the readings was uncovering… Read More