The LMS has various tools available for teacher use and student use. These tools are useful in driving instruction by communication and assessment. All of these tools play a role in content delivery, but some tools are more useful than others. And part of that depends on the user. Some users find different tools to be more useful than others. Getting to know the software and how to apply it to you class will determine its value to you.
LMS Common Tools:
Email: Asynchronous (non real-time) used as a main source of communication.
Notification System: Alerts about course grade, discussions, reply, drop box feedback, and news announcements.
Discussions: Initial posts; notification of responses
Instant Messaging: Pager alerts - communication between the student and the instructor in real-time
Blogs: Blog tools are provided on some LMS
Calendar: Calendar tools are used to communicate and remind users.
Assessing Learning:
Drop Box: Upload Assignments
Discussions: Interaction between instructor and student; student among each other to further dissect the content's topic
Quizzing/Testing: Used as a "check point" to measure knowledge acquired
Self-Assessments/Surveys: Both types may be used to check for understanding; a prelude to the actual evaluation
Integrated Rubrics: Allows the student to know beforehand what to focus on while working on assignments
Grade Book: Reflects the student's progress and feedback in the course
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