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Exploring the top 4 LMS in higher education across Canada

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According to Wikipedia, an LMS or Learning Management System is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of educational courses or training programs. Exploring different LMS will help students to be more goal-oriented. Using an LMS will help learners to reach their educational goals.

I conducted a survey of 21 universities and colleges across Canada and asked the question, What LMS do they use?

Here are the results:

Desire2Learn – SFU, BCIT, University of Manitoba, Guelph University, McGill University, St. Mary’s University, Dalhousie University, Memorial University of Newfoundland (8)

Moodle – UVIC, Royal Roads, TWU, University of Alberta, Athabasca University, Concordia University, University of PEI (7)

Blackboard – University of Saskatchewan, University of the Fraser Valley, Douglas College, Thompson Rivers University (4)

Canvas – UBC, University of Toronto (2)

Top 4 LMS: Desire2Learn, Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas
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What is your favourite LMS?
Post a comment below saying what LMS is your favourite and why?

Or vote for your favourite LMS. Choose from the top 4 LMS – Desire2Learn, Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas
 

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Comments

My Vote

Submitted by Visitor on Tue, 10/23/2018.
Out of the top 4 LMS's, I have really only used two of them. I am familiar with Moodle and Blackboard. However, I am interested to learn more about Desire2Learn as it seems to rank in higher than the rest. I really enjoy Moodle because it is easy to navigate and follow course material. I find the side bars and calendars very useful for reminders and quick links to other pages used often. There are many features in Moodle that make it user friendly and more of a "complete package". Cindy

What is your favorite LMS?

Submitted by Visitor on Sun, 10/21/2018.
I would have to say it would be Moodle and for the only reason, its the only one I'm familiar with. The UofVic uses Moodle in the delivery of the CACE Program and this was where I was introduced to the tool. Must admit that I still struggle with it but expect to be proficient when the final course has been completed.