CCNet (Course Management System)

CCNet

CCNet Screenshot
Developer(s) Zumo Software Inc.
Development status active
Written in Perl
Operating system Any Unix-like
Type LMS (Learning Management System)
License proprietary

CCNet (the Course Communication Network) 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[1][2], Stanford University, and University of Alberta.[3]

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CCNet Features

CCNet includes the following features[4]:

Deployment

A hosting service is provided by Zumo Software: MyCCNet. The service allows individual instructors to set up course web pages using CCNet. A free, ad-supported solution is available, as well as several ad-free options with additional features at a cost per course. Zumo Software also provides private instantiations of CCNet for institutions.

See also

References

  1. ^ Jade Colbert (1 October 2007). "Who’s responsible for IT at U of T?". The Varsity: p. 2. http://hotink.theorem.ca/system/varsity/issues/000/000/303/varsity_issue_303_screen_quality.pdf?1248201243. 
  2. ^ Jade Colbert (15 October 2007). "Home Page on the Range". The Varsity: p. 4. http://hotink.theorem.ca/system/varsity/issues/000/000/368/varsity_issue_368_screen_quality.pdf?1248201278. 
  3. ^ "CCNet Clients". Zumo Software Inc.. http://zumosoftware.com/product3.htm. 
  4. ^ "CMS: Product Comparison System". EduTools. http://www.edutools.info/compare.jsp?pj=4&i=626. 

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