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1.3 felicia 1: \label{What_Is_LON-CAPA}
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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
1.5 ! raeburn 10: and data mining system; and a content delivery system.
1.2 webbsuza 11:
12: In particular:
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14: \begin{itemize}
1.4 webbsuza 15: \item Prepare Lectures
1.2 webbsuza 16: \item Administering Homework
1.4 webbsuza 17: \item Create \& Share Resources
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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
1.4 webbsuza 28: \item Use Summative Assessment Tools
29: \item Wide Variety of Question Types
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1.2 webbsuza 31: It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
32: create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
1.4 webbsuza 33: in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a wide
34: variety of objective problems and assist in the evaluation of essays.
35: \item Get/Give Prompt Feedback
36: \item Review Performance Statistics
37: \item Discussion Boards
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1.2 webbsuza 39: Provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
40: as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
41: materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
42: encourage communication among students and faculty.
43: \end{itemize}
44: The LON-CAPA software is freely available and free (GNU General Public
45: License), and may be modified and adapted.
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47: LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
1.4 webbsuza 48: of faculty and professionals who recognize that information technology
1.2 webbsuza 49: can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
50: Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
51: colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
52: The core development group is located at Michigan State University.
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