LMS

Online classroom software

LMS is an acronym with two common meanings.

In education and corporate training, a learning management system is software for delivering and tracking courses: The company rolled out a new LMS for employee training.

In texting and social media, LMS means "like my status," a request for engagement: LMS if you remember this song.

technical

SCORM

E-learning interoperability specification

APISoftware communication standard
integrationCombining into a whole
single sign-onOne credential, multiple applications

SaaS · database · bandwidth · uptime · encryption · authentication · interoperability · plugin · embed · migration

platform

Moodle

Open-source teaching platform

Google ClassroomEducational technology platform
CornerstoneFoundational element or name

elearning

courses

Academic subjects or meal stages

modulesSelf-contained system components
lessonsUnits of teaching
asynchronousNot happening together

synchronous · self-paced · blended learning · microlearning · video lectures · interactive · assessments · enrollment · completion · multimedia

academic

course management

student portalUniversity's digital access point
facultyInherent power or ability
syllabusCourse plan document

semester · credits · transcripts · accreditation · prerequisites · registrar · institutional · higher education · K-12 · school district

features

gradebook

Academic performance log

dashboardVehicle control panel
analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
notificationsAutomated messages announcing events

calendar · quizzes · assignments · rubrics · progress tracking · certificates · badges · gamification · mobile app · reporting

corporate

onboarding

New member integration process

upskillingLearning new work abilities
reskillingLearning new work capabilities
certificationAttestation of qualification

professional development · mandatory training · skills gap · workforce training

LMS