CCNet (Course Management System)
Encyclopedia
CCNet is a web-based proprietary Course Management System (also known as a Learning Management System
or Virtual Learning Environment
). CCNet is provided and developed by Zumo Software Inc. CCNet allows instructors to create course web sites to supplement in-class learning, allowing bi-directional communication and information sharing between students and instructors. Institutional users of CCNet have included University of Toronto
, Stanford University
, and University of Alberta
.
Learning management system
A learning management system is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of training programs, classroom and online events, e-learning programs, and training content...
or Virtual Learning Environment
Virtual learning environment
Defined largely by usage, the term virtual learning environment has most, if not all, of the following salient properties:* It is Web-based* It uses Web 2.0 tools for rich 2-way interaction* It includes a content management system...
). CCNet is provided and developed by Zumo Software Inc. CCNet allows instructors to create course web sites to supplement in-class learning, allowing bi-directional communication and information sharing between students and instructors. Institutional users of CCNet have included University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
, and University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
.
CCNet Features
CCNet includes the following features:- Handouts
- Bulletin board
- Calendar
- Announcements
- Context-sensitive help
- Section management
- Surveys
- Online testing
- Drop-off boxes
- Grading
- Portal
- Administrative interface
- Backup retrieval