ERIC Number: EJ1144182
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 9
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"Dropbox" Brings Course Management Back to Teachers
Niles, Thaddeus M.
Teaching English with Technology, v13 n1 p20-28 2013
Course management software (CMS) allows teachers to deliver content electronically and manage collaborative coursework, either blending with face-to-face interactions or as the core of an entirely virtual classroom environment. CMS often takes the form of an electronic storehouse of course materials with which students can interact, a virtual space where students can upload assignments and projects, or both. "Dropbox" software offers a nimble alternative to larger CMS products such as Blackboard along with greater autonomy for individual instructors. Teachers working in less-traditional settings may appreciate "Dropbox's" mobility and flexibility, while shrinking budgets and less-reliable institutional support in general may add to the appeal of leaner software options.
Descriptors: Management Systems, Teaching Methods, Computer Software, Professional Autonomy, Assignments, Blended Learning, Computer Simulation, Peer Relationship, Computer Mediated Communication, Instructional Materials, Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Web Sites, Information Security, Grades (Scholastic), Teacher Student Relationship, Course Content
IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group / University of Nicosia / Maria Curie-Sklodowska University. Ul. J. Sowinskiego 17, 20-041 Lublin, Poland. Web site: http://tewtjournal.org
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Language: English
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