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    1: \label{What_Is_LON-CAPA}
    2: 
    3: 
    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.
   12: 
   13: In particular:
   14: 
   15: \begin{itemize}
   16: \item Prepare Lectures
   17: \item Administering Homework
   18: \item Create \& Share Resources
   19: 
   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: 
   28: \item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
   29: \item Use Summative Assessment Tools
   30: \item Wide Variety of Question Types
   31: 
   32: It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
   33: create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
   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
   39: 
   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
   49: of faculty and professionals who recognize that information technology
   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:
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