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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 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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