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-\label{What_Is_LON-CAPA.tex}
-
-
-The \textbf{L}earning\textbf{O}nline \textbf{N}etwork with a \textbf{C}omputer
-\textbf{A}ssisted \textbf{P}ersonalized \textbf{A}pproach (LON-CAPA)
-is an integrated system for online learning and assessment. It consists
-of a learning content authoring and management system allowing new
-and existing content to be used flexibly, a course management system,
-an individualized homework and automatic grading system, data collection
-and data mining system, and a content delivery system that will provide
-gateways to and from NSF's National STEM Digital Library.
-
-In particular:
-
-\begin{itemize}
-\item The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
-platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
-preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
-allows instructors to create educational materials and to share such
-learning resources with colleagues across institutions in a simple
-and efficient manner. 
-\item It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
-create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
-in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a broad
-variety of objective problems and assist in evaluation of essays. 
-\item It provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
-as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
-materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
-encourage communication among students and faculty.
-\end{itemize}
-The LON-CAPA software is freely available and free (GNU General Public
-License), and may be modified and adapted.
-
-LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
-of faculty and professionals who recognize that Information Technology
-can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
-Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
-colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
-The core development group is located at Michigan State University.
-
+\label{What_Is_LON-CAPA.tex}
+
+
+The \textbf{L}earning\textbf{O}nline \textbf{N}etwork with a \textbf{C}omputer
+\textbf{A}ssisted \textbf{P}ersonalized \textbf{A}pproach (LON-CAPA)
+is an integrated system for online learning and assessment. It consists
+of a learning content authoring and management system allowing new
+and existing content to be used flexibly, a course management system,
+an individualized homework and automatic grading system, data collection
+and data mining system, and a content delivery system that will provide
+gateways to and from NSF's National STEM Digital Library.
+
+In particular:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\item Lecture Preparation
+\item Administering Homework
+\item Create & Share Resources
+The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
+platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
+preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
+allows instructors to create educational materials and to share such
+learning resources with colleagues across institutions in a simple
+and efficient manner. 
+
+
+\itemCreate Personalized Homework and Exams
+\itemSummative Assessment Tools
+\itemBroad Variety of Question Types
+It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
+create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
+in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a broad
+variety of objective problems and assist in evaluation of essays. 
+\itemOffers Prompt Feedback
+\item Performance Statistics
+\item Discussion Boards
+Provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
+as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
+materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
+encourage communication among students and faculty.
+\end{itemize}
+The LON-CAPA software is freely available and free (GNU General Public
+License), and may be modified and adapted.
+
+LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
+of faculty and professionals who recognize that Information Technology
+can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
+Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
+colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
+The core development group is located at Michigan State University.
+