Reply To: Module 3- Learning Management Systems

[gretchen.johnson@bison.howard.edu]

Throughout my teaching experiences, I have observed that Learning Management Systems can have both positive and negative impacts on the learning outcomes for students. I believe that LMS is a great technological advancement that allows instructors the ability to organize resources effectively for students, increase productivity and enhance connection with students actively learning. Also, instructors can help facilitate the learning of students by tracking their progress as assignments, projects, quizzes/exams are completed and provide constructive feedback.

Over the years, I instructed students of diverse backgrounds and realized the impact of the teaching-learning experience of multi-cultural students especially those pursuing STEM fields. Often minority students face unimaginable challenges in addition to the struggle of trying to learn in educational systems, particularly in inner cities and rural areas that may have inadequate science labs, equipment, and access to resources and opportunities. These students might find some Learning Management Systems as an additional tool that they have to learn and navigate. This may become a challenge and negatively impact the learning outcome of these students, especially in a virtual learning environment.