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A Platform to Stand On.(course management system )
Science Teacher, The, October, 2006 by Adelstein, David; Texley, Juliana
Byline: Juliana Texley and David Adelstein
One of the most powerful technology tools available to science teachers is often the least used. A course management system (CMS) is a web-based application that provides an online distance learning platform for teachers and students. CMS platforms such as Blackboard, WebCT, Jenzabar, and Desire-2-Learn provide many opportunities for good science instruction. This article touches on just some of the online CMS tools available for the science classroom. [Editor's note: "Moodle" offers a free, open-source software alternative. For ...
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