The IMS Global Learning Consortium recently released their 2007 Learning Technology and Trends Report based on research from the last 2 years that looked at trends in how new technologies are being used, as well as the technologies themselves.
“Desire for Interactivity, Rich Media, and a High Percentage of Likely Course Management System Switchers Indicate Coming Changes in Educational Technology”
The report findings did not surprise me -thinking about all the new web 2.0 tools, blogs, wikipedia, podcasts that are available for educators to use as learning tools.
“Among the course management systems, eCollege, ANGEL, and Moodle scored highest in satisfaction. All three rated higher than Blackboard or WebCT, the market share leaders. 16% of the respondents appeared to be likely to switch course management systems in the coming 12 months.
I was a Blackboard user and real resistant to using Moodle 3 years ago when I moved to my current position. But now there are days I could probably sell Moodle, if it were for sale….
Read the full report when you have more time….
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