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| The \textbf{L}earning\textbf{O}nline \textbf{N}etwork with a \textbf{C}omputer
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The \textbf{L}earning\textbf{O}nline \textbf{N}etwork with a \textbf{C}omputer
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| \textbf{A}ssisted \textbf{P}ersonalized \textbf{A}pproach (LON-CAPA)
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\textbf{A}ssisted \textbf{P}ersonalized \textbf{A}pproach (LON-CAPA)
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| is an integrated system for online learning and assessment. It consists
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is an integrated system for online learning and assessment. It consists
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| of a learning content authoring and management system allowing new
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of a learning content authoring and management system, allowing new
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| and existing content to be used flexibly, a course management system,
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and existing content to be used flexibly; a course management system;
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| an individualized homework and automatic grading system, data collection
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an individualized homework and automatic grading system; data collection
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| and data mining system, and a content delivery system that will provide
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and data mining system; and a content delivery system that will provide
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| gateways to and from NSF's National STEM Digital Library.
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gateways to and from NSF's National STEM Digital Library.
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In particular:
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\begin{itemize}
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| \item Lecture Preparation
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\item Prepare Lectures
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| \item Administering Homework
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\item Administering Homework
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| \item Create \& Share Resources
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\item Create \& Share Resources |
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| The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
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The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
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| platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
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platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
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| preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
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preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
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| \item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
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\item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
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| \item Summative Assessment Tools
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\item Use Summative Assessment Tools
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| \item Broad Variety of Question Types
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\item Wide Variety of Question Types |
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| It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
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It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
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| create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
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create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
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| in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a broad
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in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a wide
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| variety of objective problems and assist in evaluation of essays.
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variety of objective problems and assist in the evaluation of essays.
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| \item Offers Prompt Feedback
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\item Get/Give Prompt Feedback
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| \item Performance Statistics
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\item Review Performance Statistics
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\item Discussion Boards |
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| Provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
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Provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
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| as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
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as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
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| materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
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materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
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| License), and may be modified and adapted.
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License), and may be modified and adapted.
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| LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
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LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
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| of faculty and professionals who recognize that Information Technology
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of faculty and professionals who recognize that information technology
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| can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
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can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
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| Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
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Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
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| colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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