Facilitating teaching CPS and technology-based content with learning management systems

Abstract

Teaching with learning management systems (LMSs) is shown to facilitate the teaching-learning process through asynchronously sharing of materials and ideas. In this paper, we explore the possibility of using LMS to support teaching in technological courses. In our study, we used LMS as i) a platform to share course materials and make bi-directional feedback/assessment in a common core (general education) course, and ii) a platform to manage laboratory activities in a general engineering course. After our one-semester (threemonth) study, we found that LMS creates an efficient learning environment for sharing of ideas and materials as well as managing learning activities.