Be it in an
organization or an educational institute, a learning management
system has gracefully created a place of its own. Having said this,
there are many myths and false assumptions surrounding the usage and
reputation of this software. These myths have considerably limited
the growth and potential of a learning management system. To avoid
this, it becomes necessary to drive away these myths. Let me walk you
through a few common myths that need a clearance on an immediate
basis so that you do not see through its advantages. Read on to find
out about them.
6 Common LMS myths that should be avoided :
1. An LMS is designed only for providing e-learning services :
It was during its
infancy that a learning management system was expected to provide
e-learning services. However, many technical innovations have widened
the scope of this management system. From the administration to reporting
to keeping a track of data, learning management system has
considerably evolved with time. E-learning has now become one of the
important functions of an LMS, making way for many other functions.
Hence a learning management system is now more than just delivering
content online.
2. An LMS is difficult to be understood :
Imparting training
and education, managing data, carrying out administration process and
tracking reports are some of the basic functions of an LMS. It does
require time, energy and patience to understand these bunch of
functions. Also setting up an LMS will be laborious during the
initial stages. Once it is set and well understood you could reap the
fruits of its convenience.
3. Investing in an LMS is not worth the efforts :
Buying a learning
management system will require you to shell out money in the initial
stages. Eventually, it will prove to be a fruitful investment. From
saving time, energy and money, to delivering relevant training and
educational content, this tool has sufficiently cut down costs.
4. An LMS has limited potential :
The potential of a
learning management system is not only limited to the e-learning
sessions and data storage. There is much more to this software.
Imparting training and education, keeping a track on the employee's
performance, managing resources, reducing data redundancy, analyzing
results and much more added to its basket. One can choose the
required functions, eliminating those that would not be used. You
could also extend its potential by integrating it into other
software.
5. An LMS does not demand any updates or transformation :
With many new
technical invasions and innovation, an LMS too demands timely
upgradations. Technology keeps on evolving with every new invention
and innovation. If the needs and requirements of your company change
over a period of time, then your LMS too requires the need of being
updated over a period of time to meet the changing demands.
6. An LMS will not be easily accepted by the masses :
Another myth that
should be ignored is its inability of being accepted by the masses.
Technology has always made our lives easy. So when it comes to
adopting one more useful technical invention, this software cannot
take a back seat. Adopting would be a challenge, but it would be
worth the efforts. With proper training and awareness about learning management system, it has penetrated a huge set of audience looking
forward to making their lives easier with this technical invention.
Final
Note :
Above-mentioned
are some of the learning management system myths that need to be
brushed out of your minds as they do not hold any significance. On a
final note, an LMS would indeed be worth the investment that will
bear fruits for times to come.