- CMS stands for “Content Management System” and is used to organize content on a website, while LMS stands for “Learning Management System” and is a software platform used in training courses to deliver and track information. CMS is used for storing, creating, and organizing learning content, while LMS is used to track student and employee participation, upload course content, and track assignments and feedback.
- Other technological adjunctive tools used in online education include interactive whiteboards (IW), VoiceThread (VT), Edmodo, and Google Hangouts. IW uses interactive technology to allow for student-teacher collaboration, while VT is a platform for uploading and sharing documents, images, and videos with participants. Edmodo is used in blended learning models to provide access to class materials and enable interactive engagement, while Google Hangouts allows students to chat with each other and the instructor, stream live discussions, and save completed projects on Google Drive.