"Institutions researching a LMS may consider purchasing a predesigned system where all components are already in place. In this case training tends to be more simplistic as it focuses on one main system in its entirety. "
The problem with this type of LMS is the improper implemention of the system. In my situation our district has purchased a system called PD 360 for professional development. It has many instructional components for the education community. As a school we were assigned a component for Differentiated Instruction in the classroom. The component was very basic and geared for first year or beginning teachers. I have been differentiating instruction for 20 years. There may have been an advanced component for this course but because of the lack of training in the management and use of the system, our facilitator failed to meet her objective with many experienced teachers. We felt it was a waste of time. Facilitators should be well trained before they are allowed to use any type of LMS. Too many times we buy CMS or LMS and assume they are going to be the solution to our problem. Even CMS and LMS systems have to be differentiated to meet the needs of the learners. We are required as teachers to assess the needs of our students in the classroom, facilitators of LMS should do the same.
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