A "Click to Compare" site for a great number of different LMSs

This is a Power Point presentation that starts with a description of internet usage among teens and makes a case for the need of good LMSs. Additionally it offers graphics describing the parts possible as part of an LMS.

This article references a number of pieces of research on online learning and distance education. This includes six elements of a distance learning program as well as descriptions of which students may be served by online vs. traditional education.

This is a committee report describing University of North Alabama's comparison of three LMSs including both Blackboard and Angel. The report looked at the ability of the LMSs to meet certain criteria including Wide user base, scalability, vendor stability, learning outcomes management and reporting and others.

This website has a quick overview comparing the features of 7 different LMSs including two we are looking at, Blackboard and Moodle, in our SIG.

This site allows one to "click to compare" 40 different LMSs (including different versions of the same system). 

This site discusses "learning management system (LMS) deployment efforts" and the university's experience in replacing a different LMS.

This article from ProQuest discusses the process that was involved in developing Sakai and the importance of support from colleges' programmers and developers in the success of implementation.

Article describing American Public University's switch to Sakai. It focused on the fact that the decision to implement was influenced by "The flexibility Sakai provides to frequently add system enhancements to match our evolving organizational needs". This article was found through ProQuest so the link may not work.

This site offers potential buyers the ability to "test drive" the Sakai learning management system and also provides a pdf describing the support programs available to clients. The pdf also highlights come of the communication features available with Sakai.

Although this website is for a specific learning management system. It provides a number of criteria for comparing LMSs including: fee type, source code availability, licensing model, installation type, business orientation, eLearning standards compliance, content creation possibilities, programming language, platform, and integration possibilities. Although not all of these apply to our SIG project this website can give us a good idea of the different iterations of LMSs on the market.

A comparison of Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, and SAKAI in light of their accessibility to all users, including those with disabilities. These LMSs were tested in eight categories including login, personalization, navigation, modules/tools, forms, authoring tools/content creation, help, and features affecting accessibility.

This article outlines ten principles for the design of both online and traditional learning environments. The article links and references research on how the mind works as a basis for these principles. It addresses topics such as what interactions should occur in learning, how to address a variety of learners, the role of mentors, directors and facilitators, and the development of knowledge based on individual experiences.