We usually talk about the educational advantages that e-Learning training brings (e.g., online learning, blended learning, etc.), but we cannot forget its societal benefits, considering its use during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The Virus that accelerated changes in the training system. The spread of COVID-19 has led to the closure of traditional in person or face to face training all over the world. Such closure accelerated the development of the online learning environments within those organization so that learning would not be disrupted.
“Samarthya” is the online learning portal that we designed and delivered along with National Informatics Center (NIC) team and National Institute of rural Development (NIRD) and launched successfully as a digital India Initiative in 2015.
“Samathya” LMS has registered more than one lakh users and had 5000 + concurrent users. SAMARTHYA is a technological development under DIGITAL INDIA initiative Almost lakhs of NREGA Technical and field assistants had registered and underwent training and certification program.
After Successful execution of the project SAMARTHYA, we have initiated the development of Learning Management system as a product. We have formed a panel of LMS experts and decided to use Moodle as a base framework for Learning Management system. (Why Moodle) A team of Moodle certified programmers have designed and developed CNP Canvas Learning Management system.
In 2017, Government of Andhra Pradesh and GIZ have initiated development of German Development Corporation, (Deutsche Gesellschaaftfur internationale Zusammenarbeit) Development of e-Learning modules and learning platform.
We have also served many small and larger corporates (Visit clients section) and addressed their learning and training needs successfully.
CLP (Canvas Learning Platform) CNP Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS)
You reached this page indicates, you are well aware of Learning management system and its advantages. Still we want to give information on LMS and advantages.
A learning management system (LMS) is a software based online platform that enables the delivery of materials, resources, tools, and activities, and measures an organization’s corporate e-Learning programs.
No matter the device, operating system, morning or night, your teams can easily access training on their schedule. Access training anytime, anywhere.
There are several benefits of LMSs over traditional learning environments. One of the most obvious is that they are unaffected by time zones or geography and can accommodate a variety of learning styles and schedules which can be easy-to-manage, easy-to-track, and centrally managed way.
Unlike traditional face-to-face training, programs created on an LMS are convenient and can be organized as per the convenience of the learner.
This saves precious time that can then be utilized for other productive tasks.
L&D departments need not spend on transportation and accommodation. Companies don’t need to invest in venues and training equipment. Online courses created on the LMS can be reused multiple times. So, you need not invest in hiring instructors or experts every time.
Administrators:
Administrators are responsible for managing the LMS, which involves a combination of multiple tasks, including creating courses and learning plans, assigning specific learner groups to specific learning plans, and tracking their learners’ progress.
Learners:
They’re on the receiving end of the learning initiatives. Learners who have access to the LMS will be able to see their course catalog, complete assigned courses and any evaluations, and measure their own progress.
Learners can be assigned training on an individual basis, or according to their job function, and/or role in a company’s organizational structure.
Most organizations view the cost incurred on an LMS as an expense. That is a huge misconception. There is, definitely, a cost involved in the installation and regular operation of an LMS. But that should not be viewed as an expense only.
It is an investment. The return brings to the organization in terms of productivity and profitability, cannot be ignored. In fact, in the long run, if you are to calculate the cost versus benefit ratio, the benefits will far outweigh the costs.
Yes. It does take some time and effort to manage an LMS, initially. But, you need to focus on the long run, where this effort will pay off. Also, an LMS will reduce the number of manual hours you were spending on training your employees. The time and cost-saving it brings about, offset the time and effort spent during the initial installation period.
When compared with offline/in person training, it’s more economical and very easy to organize and very less efforts are required to train staff.
Yes, switching to something completely new is a challenge. But nothing good comes easy. If you have decided to adopt a new system, use these LMS implementation steps to educate your employees and prepare them for whatever challenges that lay ahead. The initial phases can be difficult. But, at the end of it, you will emerge as a winner and that’s all that matters.
With 68 million users worldwide, Moodle is hands down the most widely used Learning Management System by organizations of all shapes and sizes. But Moodle is not the world’s best LMS just because it’s so widely used—Moodle is the world’s best LMS because it is user-friendly, highly-configurable (flexible), and feature-rich.
One of the reasons why Moodle is the world’s best LMS is because it is supported by a global community of developers. A large benefit of open source software is that the code is open for scrutiny.
The final benefit of using an LMS that is driven by one of the largest open source teams in the world is that there are endless amount of learning resources. With 144 million forum posts and 72 million Moodle learning resources, there is seldom a Moodle question left unanswered!
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Modern, easy to use interface |
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Personalised Dashboard |
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Collaborative tools and activities |
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All-in-one calendar |
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Simple and intuitive text editor |
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Notifications |
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Track progress |
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Administrative Features | |
Customisable site design and layout |
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Secure authentication and mass enrolment |
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Multilingual capability |
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Bulk course creation and easy backup |
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Manage user roles and permissions |
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Supports open standards |
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Detailed reporting and logs |
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Course Development and Management Features | |
Direct learning paths |
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Embed external resources |
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Multimedia Integration |
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Group management |
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Marking workflow |
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Integrated Badges |
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Outcomes and rubrics |
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Security and privacy |
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