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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
+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 Prepare Lectures
\item Administering Homework
-\item Create \& Share Resources
+\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
@@ -25,15 +26,17 @@ and efficient manner.
\item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
-\item Summative Assessment Tools
-\item Broad Variety of Question Types
+\item Use Summative Assessment Tools
+\item Wide 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.
-\item Offers Prompt Feedback
-\item Performance Statistics
-\item Discussion Boards
+in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a wide
+variety of objective problems and assist in the evaluation of essays.
+\item Get/Give Prompt Feedback
+\item Review 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
@@ -43,7 +46,7 @@ The LON-CAPA software is freely availabl
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
+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.