Getting Started with LMS Platforms

In this section, we explore foundational questions to help educators understand:

• What a Learning Management System (LMS) is
  
• How it supports modern data science and bioinformatics education
  
• How CDI Q&A guides can be integrated into platforms like Moodle, Canvas, or Google Classroom

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a platform for delivering, organizing, and tracking educational content and learner progress. Examples include:

• Moodle
  
• Canvas
  
• Google Classroom
  
• Blackboard

When teaching data science, bioinformatics, or coding, LMS tools are especially valuable because they allow you to:

• Embed CDI guides from GitHub Pages or link to interactive notebooks
  
• Share files, videos, and reading materials alongside code exercises
  
• Assign and collect coding submissions or reflection tasks
  
• Track student progress and give timely feedback
  
• Host discussions, quizzes, and collaborative activities

✅ Takeaway: An LMS provides the teaching infrastructure that turns CDI content into a complete learning experience.

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