Dammit, the LMS

7/17/2017

In this blog post, the author expresses frustration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) in the education technology industry. The author argues that LMS platforms have failed to deliver on their promise of transforming education and improving learning outcomes. They critique the tendency of LMS vendors to prioritize features and functions over user experience and pedagogical effectiveness. The author also highlights the challenges that institutions face when trying to switch from one LMS to another, emphasizing the lack of interoperability among different systems. Overall, the blog post calls for a reevaluation of the LMS market and a focus on user-centered design and meaningful innovation in the education technology space.

learning management systems ꞏ lms ꞏ education technology ꞏ online learning ꞏ e-learning ꞏ educational software ꞏ digital learning ꞏ edtech ꞏ learning platforms ꞏ learning management solutions ꞏ instructional technology ꞏ online education ꞏ educational technology ꞏ educational platforms ꞏ blended learning ꞏ technology in education ꞏ educational tools ꞏ student management ꞏ course management ꞏ virtual classrooms ꞏ online courses ꞏ distance learning ꞏ higher education ꞏ k-12 education ꞏ e-learning platforms ꞏ education industry ꞏ digital classrooms ꞏ student engagement ꞏ educational resources ꞏ learning analytics ꞏ educational data ꞏ learning outcomes ꞏ education trends ꞏ educational innovation ꞏ learning technologies ꞏ education policy ꞏ education reform ꞏ educational administration ꞏ learning experiences ꞏ online collaboration ꞏ student success ꞏ personalized learning ꞏ adaptive learning ꞏ educational assessment ꞏ education technology integration ꞏ educational research