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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 The LON-CAPA software provides instructors with a common, scalable
17: platform to assist in all aspects of teaching a course, from lecture
18: preparation to administration of homework assignments and exams. It
19: allows instructors to create educational materials and to share such
20: learning resources with colleagues across institutions in a simple
21: and efficient manner.
22: \item It provides an extremely sophisticated assignment engine that can
23: create unique homework assignments and examinations for each student
24: in a class. Its formative and summative assessment tools grade a broad
25: variety of objective problems and assist in evaluation of essays.
26: \item It provides prompt feedback for students and instructors, as well
27: as statistical information on performance and on effectiveness of
28: materials. Discussion pages attached to every homework assignment
29: encourage communication among students and faculty.
30: \end{itemize}
31: The LON-CAPA software is freely available and free (GNU General Public
32: License), and may be modified and adapted.
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34: LON-CAPA is being developed and implemented by an enthusiastic group
35: of faculty and professionals who recognize that Information Technology
36: can play an important role in improving students' learning and understanding.
37: Current members of the project include faculty from universities,
38: colleges, and K-12 schools in the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
39: The core development group is located at Michigan State University.
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