DROPBOX BRINGS COURSE MANAGEMENT BACK TO TEACHERS

• Authors: Thaddeus M. Niles
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Course management software (CMS) allows teachers to deliver content electronically and manage collaborative coursework, either blending with face-to-face interactions or as the core of an entirely virtual classroom environment. CMS often takes the form of an electronic storehouse of course materials with which students can interact, a virtual space where students can upload assignments and projects, or both. Dropbox software offers a nimble alternative to larger CMS products such as Blackboard along with greater autonomy for individual instructors. Teachers working in less-traditional settings may appreciate Dropbox’s mobility and flexibility, while shrinking budgets and less-reliable institutional support in general may add to the appeal of leaner software options.

Keywords

EN

Dropbox; Content Management Systems

• Publisher: IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group & University of Nicosia
• Journal: Teaching English with Technology
• Year: 2013
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 20-28

Contributors

author

Thaddeus M. Niles

• Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY

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