ELMS

Ability to change the mark for an assignment and document the reason. 

i.e. for copying (detected by the system) both (all six) assignments receive -5 points or better the source receives no credit and the copiers -5

exceptional work +3 points

the delta along with documentation is available for parents and supervisors to view

A vital value of school is to credibly show that the student has learned.  Certificate, grade, and transcript are common.   

LSS also provides student work, feedback, revisions, and adaptation.

LSS provides some features to mitigate fraud i.e. detecting plagiarism.

This reflects on the student, teachers, and school.

track revisions of material 

compare to see progress

move back if necessary

The teacher should be able to make plans for material.  Perhaps actual dates for next week and an order i.e. this material then this assignment then this test ...

kind of a syllabus in progress

a good start for next year would be to have the same material in the same order with no dates

staff and teacher should be able to maintain accounts of their students

public information (avatar, handle ...) should be maintained by the student - some students will abuse the privilege and can be locked out

Communication is key to learning.  

Ability to send messages to select individuals.  e.g.  your homework #7 is due, your child's grades are available, take a tour of this feature ...

The messages should be obvious.  Some should be dismissable and some snoozable.  

E-Learning LMS

This system will provide Learning Management System functionality.  Things like class roster, grades, class schedule ...

There are many LMSs now: ClassDojo, Moodle, Opigno ...

Existing systems are focused on management and control.  They cater to administrators and ignore teachers, students, and parents.

the goals of ELMS are to: