Dive Brief:
- As schools become increasingly digital, the need for Learning Management Systems (LMS) becomes more evident.
- LMS programs centralize digital data and simplify the steps necessary to run a classroom, according to District Administration.
- There are currently 200 different LMS programs that districts can choose from, with vendors ranging from rookies in the space to industry veterans.
Dive Insight:
Popularized in higher education and now working its way into K-12, LMS software provides schools with a digital space for everything from documentation and tracking to the delivery of virtual teacher education and training. As schools become increasingly digitial, especially with initiatives like President Barack Obama's ConnectEd, the need for a streamlined system for keeping track of everything becomes all the more evident.
Some of the leaders in the LMS space include Blackboard, D2L, Moodle, Google's Classrooms, and Schoology.
