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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 Lecture Preparation
17: \item Administering Homework
1.3 ! felicia 18: \item Create \& Share Resources
1.2 webbsuza 19: The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
20: platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
21: preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
22: allows instructors to create educational materials and to share such
23: learning resources with colleagues across institutions in a simple
24: and efficient manner.
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1.3 ! felicia 27: \item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
! 28: \item Summative Assessment Tools
! 29: \item Broad Variety of Question Types
1.2 webbsuza 30: It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
31: create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
32: in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a broad
33: variety of objective problems and assist in evaluation of essays.
1.3 ! felicia 34: \item Offers Prompt Feedback
1.2 webbsuza 35: \item Performance Statistics
36: \item Discussion Boards
37: 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.
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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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