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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
   18: \item Create \& Share Resources
   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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   27: \item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
   28: \item Summative Assessment Tools
   29: \item Broad Variety of Question Types
   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. 
   34: \item Offers Prompt Feedback
   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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