Recently, I spoke with a fellow teacher about some of the functionality of the on-line learning management system (LMS) Schoology. He is an elementary teacher and I am currently teaching middle school. At a certain moment in our conversation, he paused and said “At some point, you have to ask yourself if this is necessary.” I believe he was pondering at what grade level an LMS would and would not be useful. I’ve in turn, asked myself why I use an LMS. These are my reasons:
- To be paperless
- Always available
- Analytics
- Foster independent, self-directed learning and a safe digital space
- Communication, Communication, Communication
Mr. Kamrowski 