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   15: The \textbf{L}earning\textbf{O}nline \textbf{N}etwork with a \textbf{C}omputer
   16: \textbf{A}ssisted \textbf{P}ersonalized \textbf{A}pproach (LON-CAPA)
   17: is an integrated system for online learning and assessment. It consists
   18: of a learning content authoring and management system allowing new
   19: and existing content to be used flexibly, a course management system,
   20: an individualized homework and automatic grading system, data collection
   21: and data mining system, and a content delivery system that will provide
   22: gateways to and from NSF's National STEM Digital Library.
   23: 
   24: In particular:
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   26: \begin{itemize}
   27: \item The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
   28: platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
   29: preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
   30: allows instructors to create educational materials and to share such
   31: learning resources with colleagues across institutions in a simple
   32: and efficient manner. 
   33: \item It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
   34: create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
   35: in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a broad
   36: variety of objective problems and assist in evaluation of essays. 
   37: \item It provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
   38: as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
   39: materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
   40: encourage communication among students and faculty.
   41: \end{itemize}
   42: The LON-CAPA software is freely available and free (GNU General Public
   43: License), and may be modified and adapted.
   44: 
   45: LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
   46: of faculty and professionals who recognize that Information Technology
   47: can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
   48: Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
   49: colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
   50: The core development group is located at Michigan State University.
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