DOURAN LMS
Learning Management System
 

 Introduction

 The Target Users

 E-learning merits

 Important Capabilities of DOURAN LMS

 DOURAN LMS Sub-systems

 

Introduction
It is for quite some time that the issue of E-learning has been drawing the attention of the managers and those involved with training affairs. This new educating method has been used by the developed countries and the developing ones as well taking into consideration the fact that it is cost- effective and has got the capability to move forward along the ever-increasing speed of the human knowledge and advancement of technology.
E-learning includes all the training procedures which employ electronic equipment such as audio-visual, networking, computer-aided and etc. Through this system the teacher is provided with a device that enables him/her to produce his/her information and knowledge in a multi-media format with the least cost and optimum way.
Many aspects of learning, teaching and assessment in education can benefit from the integration of educational technologies, including, for example:
- A rich variety of online resources to encourage critical analysis and reflection
- Realistic multimedia case studies to underpin problem-based learning
- Online discussion boards in a secure environment to support learning communities and facilitate the participation of external professionals
- Simulations and animations to support experiential learning and teach complex processes
- Real-time communication tools such as chat, shared whiteboards and videoconferencing to promote collaboration and debate
- Computer-aided assessments to improve the quality of feedback to students

The Target Users
All the universities, institutes, organizations and departments offering educational services to their students and employees can benefit from the significant advantages which are provided by this software for deploying the modern training technology and reducing the education-related costs.

E-learning merits:
- Unlimited course registration
- Wide variety of educational resources
- Easy expansion of the education level
- Elimination or reduction of commutes
- Substantial reduction of the educational costs
- No need for side-expenses like: building, transportation, dormitory and food
- The feasibility of holding classes and training courses for those interested without the need for investment and huge office-space
- Improving the spirit of competition among the training centers and cultural institutes along with reducing the modification of the materials and ways of presenting the lessons, simple way of offering new lessons which are in accordance with the student needs.

Important Capabilities of DOURAN LMS:
- The system in various parts is completely intelligent.
- The system is modular and able to define several modules for various purposes conveniently.
- One of the very nice features of the program is that it is very user-friendly. In other words, the user needs no specialized knowledge for using the software and can easily make contact with it.
- Mobile-support is one of the special features of the program.
- The compatibility to the requirements of various environments, high security and lots of other good points can be mentioned about this program.

DOURAN LMS Sub-systems:
- Registration system
- Course management system
- Exams system
- SCORM course builder
- Reporting system
- Documents sharing
- Intelligent Inbox system
- Courses and modules credit system
- Virtual library system
- On-line systems
. Chat
. Desktop sharing
. Whiteboard Sharing
. Camera
. Video conferencing