A learning management system in education refers to a software solution that is used to make the process of learning & teaching more interactive. They make the process of both teaching and learning easier for the respective stakeholders and also indirectly help the rest of the stakeholders by keeping a record of student performance across the board.

Learning management systems for schools include a wide variety of features which include a digital whiteboard for easy visualization of course material, assessment tools to help assess students like Homework & Tests, live class recording for a more personalized learning experience, and much more. Check out our complete list of features to learn more about Teachmint’s LMS tools!

Features that help make a learning management system for students, as well as teachers more beneficial include assessment tools (live class & live class recording, Tests, Homework, etc.), visual aids for teaching (Digital whiteboard, Live class, etc.), engagement tools (Live Polls, Hand Raise, Private & Classroom Chat, Notice Board), and content offerings (study materials, Digital content).

The idea of a learning management system is to make the learning process fun and engaging for students while also reducing the cognitive load on the teachers. If schools implement LMS tools practically in the form of collaborative learning, social learning, and interactive course content (in the form of multimedia Digital Content), schools can become fun places of learning where students will feel encouraged to pursue the goal of lifelong learning.

A learning management system is primarily used in the classroom environment with students and teachers interacting with each other. However, its application can be extended to administrators as well. Since Teachmint’s LMS tools keep track of student attendance, it makes it easier for the admins to know which classes students have attended. This, when used in combination with the Student Information System, helps understand which students are falling behind in attendance. Similarly, administrators can also use the timetable created by the teachers along with the School Yearly Calendar Planner to plan exams using the Exam planner. Hence, even though not directly linked to the classroom, administrators can use learning management software to make their jobs easier.

Teachers are the direct and most obvious beneficiaries of LMS. They take away a lot of cognitive load away from them by automating a lot of processes in the classroom. For example, Tests and Homework can be created within seconds using LMS features, hence reducing the time required for them to sit down and prepare it manually. Another advantage is communication. Not only can teachers connect with students personally with the help of Classroom & Private Chat, but they can also use the Notice Board to publish general announcements to the classroom in general. This makes it easier for both students and teachers to be on te same page regarding the whereabouts of the classroom.