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Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)
Learning Management Systems (LMS) function as an extension of a classroom allowing teachers and students to retrieve/submit assignments, collaborate, among many other capabilities. Teachers have the ability to post documents, videos, presentations, websites, and calendars. An advantage of LMSs is that they provide a secure environment for teachers and students by requiring users to enter a username and password to gain access. Some learning management systems have a licensing fee (e.g., Blackboard, Desire2Learn) and some are free (e.g., Moodle, Sakai).

**Blackboard**
Note: Wayne County Educators can request a  Blackboard account/course by emailing blackboard@resa.net.

Examples
NY BOSCES open courses - New York Regional Information Center open Blackboard courses to demonstrate how teachers are using Blackboard to support and continue classroom instruction for students. Wayne RESA Blackboard science sites - Created by David Bydlowski, Science Consultant

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Moodle
Like Blackboard, Moodle provides teachers and students a secure online environment for classroom instruction. Many school districts have Moodle courses available for their teachers. Wayne RESA also offers local teachers access to a secured Moodle server. Wayne County Educators can request a Moodle account/course by emailing moodlesupport@resa.net.

Examples
 Life Science Teacher Portal - Excellent example of using Moodle with students and parents Consolidated High School District 230 Moodle Portal Brooklyn Technical High School

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Moodle Tutorials - Video series