RCampus

RCampus is a free Course Management System.  Teachers and students can use this online system as means of communication, building portfolios, and saving important school-related data. RCampus, as advertised, is fast, easy, and secure.

Upon entering the site, users are asked to create a log-in name and password.  Once the application is completed, an email will be sent to secure your information.  Then, users can begin developing their site.  I tested the site by creating a course simulation.  It took less than two hours to input course work, assessments, and create an electronic portfolio.  However, planning the course work takes more time.  To cut that time in half, ready-made rubrics are inputted in the system by other teachers enrolled in RCampus. Once course work is complete, students can begin to enroll in the course, but they must have an account.  If they do not have an account, it can be easily made by filling in the same application as the teacher.

I would like to explore the other features such as the matrices tab.  The content taught in schools are based on data, item analysis, and assessments.  Building a matrix is essential to teaching, but RCampus members cannot use this feature unless they pay to become a premium member.  Being a premium member unlocks many other features such as website design, producing reports, and access to tests and quizzes.  Still, RCampus offers many free features that are beneficial to both teachers and students.

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