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