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    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
    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.
   11: 
   12: In particular:
   13: 
   14: \begin{itemize}
   15: \item Prepare Lectures
   16: \item Administering Homework
   17: \item Create \& Share Resources
   18: 
   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. 
   25: 
   26: 
   27: \item Create Personalized Homework and Exams
   28: \item Use Summative Assessment Tools
   29: \item Wide Variety of Question Types
   30: 
   31: It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
   32: create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
   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
   38: 
   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.
   46: 
   47: LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
   48: of faculty and professionals who recognize that information technology
   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.
   53:
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