Dive Brief:
- A new report from Educause analyzes the future of learning management systems, recommending a shift to next generation digital learning environments, or NGDLEs.
- According to eCampus News, the new system will need a modular design to allow institutions to tailor the systems to their needs and fit personalized components together.
- Two other key elements of the system are holistic learning analytics capabilities and universal design that provide for maximum accessibility for students, according to the article.
Dive Insight:
The original learning management systems provided a place for institutions to collect data about student performance and course content. They became more common in the early 2000s and have been seen as a critical element of higher education administration for years now. The Educause report provides for an evolution of this system, acknowledging varying needs in this new era of personalized learning and other innovative learning approaches.