The use of learning management systems (LMSs) for learning and knowledge sharing has accelerated quickly both in education and corporate worlds. Despite the benefits brought by LMSs, the current systems still face significant challenges, including the lack of automation in generating quiz questions and managing courses. Over the past decade, more attention has been accorded to analyzing the rich learning data captured by the systems and developing tools that support contemporary learning modes. This article considers a popular LMS, Moodle, and showcases four innovative projects that aim to extend the system's capabilities and address the abovementioned problems: 1) the Quiz Making Language markup system; 2) an approach to learning analytics using ad-hoc reports and artificial intelligence enabled visualization; 3) automating course administration tasks; and 4) a 4-in-1 learning application for flipped learning. These projects target all main users of the system, including instructors, learners, and administrators. It is illustrated from this study that the innovative use of web technologies and learning analytics has great potentials in improving LMS user productivity, and supporting and informing learning.

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通过扩展学习系统增强学习者的体验


在教育和企业界，使用学习管理系统 (LMS) 进行学习和知识共享的速度迅速加快。尽管学习管理系统带来了诸多好处，但当前的系统仍然面临着重大挑战，包括生成测验问题和管理课程方面缺乏自动化。在过去的十年中，人们更加关注分析系统捕获的丰富学习数据并开发支持当代学习模式的工具。本文考虑了流行的 LMS Moodle，并展示了四个旨在扩展系统功能并解决上述问题的创新项目：1）测验制作语言标记系统； 2) 使用临时报告和人工智能可视化的学习分析方法； 3）自动化课程管理任务； 4) 用于翻转学习的四合一学习应用程序。这些项目针对系统的所有主要用户，包括教师、学习者和管理员。这项研究表明，网络技术和学习分析的创新使用在提高 LMS 用户生产力以及支持和指导学习方面具有巨大潜力。