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1.3       felicia     1: \label{What_Is_LON-CAPA}
1.2       webbsuza    2: 
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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
1.4     ! webbsuza    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
1.2       webbsuza   11: gateways to and from NSF's National STEM Digital Library.
                     12: 
                     13: In particular:
                     14: 
                     15: \begin{itemize}
1.4     ! webbsuza   16: \item Prepare Lectures
1.2       webbsuza   17: \item Administering Homework
1.4     ! webbsuza   18: \item Create \& Share Resources
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1.2       webbsuza   20: The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
                     21: platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
                     22: preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
                     23: allows instructors to create educational materials and to share such
                     24: learning resources with colleagues across institutions in a simple
                     25: and efficient manner. 
                     26: 
                     27: 
1.3       felicia    28: \item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
1.4     ! webbsuza   29: \item Use Summative Assessment Tools
        !            30: \item Wide Variety of Question Types
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1.2       webbsuza   32: It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
                     33: create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
1.4     ! webbsuza   34: in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a wide
        !            35: variety of objective problems and assist in the evaluation of essays. 
        !            36: \item Get/Give Prompt Feedback
        !            37: \item Review Performance Statistics
        !            38: \item Discussion Boards
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1.2       webbsuza   40: Provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
                     41: as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
                     42: materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
                     43: encourage communication among students and faculty.
                     44: \end{itemize}
                     45: The LON-CAPA software is freely available and free (GNU General Public
                     46: License), and may be modified and adapted.
                     47: 
                     48: LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
1.4     ! webbsuza   49: of faculty and professionals who recognize that information technology
1.2       webbsuza   50: can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
                     51: Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
                     52: colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
                     53: The core development group is located at Michigan State University.
                     54: