Deciphering how to aggregate and present learning material in the online setting is definitely a challenge. Having worked for GAVS for 5 years, I have often taken the task for granted. Now that I have practiced the same art, it is certainly not a chore without challenges. There are many LMS to choose from. This section of learning specifically talks about Softchalk and Udutu, but also asked us to explore beyond those two systems. Joomla Joomla is an award winning CMS that claims to be an easier option for both the site manager and the visitor. Like any system, there are negatives and positives to using Joomla. The system allows you to upload your material and present it in the order that you choose. Cons One drawback is that you cannot change the size of the media uploaded. In my opinion, while this does not interrupt the cohesion of the content, it can cause confusion in the importance of the material. For example, if I upload a graphic to complement material presented in the video, but the size of the graphic is larger than the size of the video, the graphic takes the attention. Pros There are many positives to this CMS, as well. There are many options in terms of templates and organization. Looking at Joomla now and comparing it to past reviews, not as many plugins are necessary to keep the system updated. It is an easy system to design and navigate, which is the biggest plus!! Another thing I can't neglect to mention is that Joomla will offer a 90 day free trial. The cost, then, is reasonable. I'm sure it depends on how many people will be logging in and using the CMS, but prices start at not quite $10 per month (or I believe paying annually takes the cost down slightly!). Ingeniux
The second CMS that I decided to research is Ingeniux. I chose this particular system because it is used by so many schools, associations, and government agencies. The first thing I noticed about Ingeniux-- expense!! It is very expensive, and they are very forthcoming with the price, which, in my experience, is very rare. I think most companies offer the cost by quote. Pros Looking at reviews, it seems that the physical directory is built on the web server and syncs all of the content. It is fast and has the scalability that some programs lack. Cons Some of the content does not support personalization or data-driven pages. Any dynamic content needs the use of a server side application, which means more downloads! It does require some coding knowledge (which I have seen listed as a pro, but for someone like me... definite con!).
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