Learning Management System (LMS) module

Here is a detailed list of features for a Learning Management System (LMS) module in a University Management System, tailored for UG, PG, and PhD programs. This module enables digital teaching, learning, assessment, and collaboration between students and faculty, while integrating seamlessly with academic and administrative workflows.

🎓 Learning Management System (LMS) Module – Features Overview

🧑‍🏫 1. Course Management

• Create/manage courses for UG, PG, and PhD programs

• Assign instructors, teaching assistants (TAs), and co-faculty

• Curriculum mapping with semester and credit structure

• Version control for course revisions (syllabus updates)

• Multi-language support for regional/national language content

📁 2. Content Management

• Upload and organize:

  • Lecture notes

  • PDFs, PPTs, videos, and multimedia content

  • E-books, journal links, and research papers

• Categorization by topic/module/unit

• Access control (view/download restrictions by role)

• Interactive content embedding (H5P, SCORM)

• Offline access/download options (if allowed)

🎥 3. Virtual Classroom Integration

• Live class scheduling with calendar sync

• Integration with tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or inbuilt video system

• Attendance tracking during live sessions

• Session recording, replay, and download permissions

• Breakout rooms and real-time interaction tools (polls, chat, whiteboards)

📚 4. Assignment & Assessment Tools

• Create and schedule:

  • Assignments

  • Quizzes (MCQ, subjective, matching, fill-in-the-blanks)

  • Projects and case studies

• Timed assessments with auto-save

• Submission deadlines and late penalty handling

• Plagiarism check integration (e.g., Turnitin, URKUND)

• Peer review/TA evaluation options

✅ 5. Evaluation & Grading

• Grade book with assignment and quiz scores

• Weighted grading scheme setup (UG/PG/PhD level)

• Rubric-based evaluation and feedback

• Grade moderation by course coordinators

• Integration with Examination module for final results

📬 6. Communication & Collaboration

• In-built messaging between students and faculty

• Announcements with scheduled posting

• Discussion forums per course or topic

• Virtual notice board for academic updates

• Feedback and Q&A module

📈 7. Learning Analytics & Tracking

• Student engagement analytics:

  • Content views

  • Attendance

  • Participation in forums

  • Assessment performance

• Faculty dashboard for student progress monitoring

• Predictive alerts for at-risk students (low engagement)

• Visual dashboards for admin, students, and faculty

🛡️ 8. Access & Role Management

• Role-based access control:

  • Admin

  • Instructor/TA

  • Student

  • Guest (limited audit access)

• Institution-wide SSO integration

• Integration with student authentication (ID/email/mobile)

🗂️ 9. Repository & Resource Bank

• Central repository for:

  • Past year question papers

  • Research projects

  • Faculty publications

  • Video lectures

• Bookmark and save resources for later access

📱 10. Mobile App Support

• Native iOS and Android apps

• Push notifications for assignments, quizzes, announcements

• Download content for offline access

• Real-time messaging and notifications

📅 11. Academic Calendar & Scheduler

• Semester-wise schedule with:

  • Course timelines

  • Exam dates

  • Assignment deadlines

• Faculty office hours and virtual meeting slots

• Alerts/reminders via app or email

🔗 12. Integrations

• Student Information System (SIS): Auto enrollment into courses

• Examination System: Sync for marks and exam schedules

• Library System: Direct access to reference materials

• Fee Management: Lock access for fee defaulters (optional)

• Transcript Generation: Sync academic performance

🧪 13. Specialized Features for Research (PhD)

• Research supervisor dashboards

• Progress review meeting scheduler

• Thesis submission and feedback system

• Seminar/workshop tracking

• Integration with plagiarism and journal databases

🔐 14. Security & Data Privacy

• Encrypted content and communication

• Role-specific access to grades and materials

• Data backup and recovery protocols

• Compliance with UGC/NAAC/NIRF/NAD standards

👨‍🎓 Program-Specific Customization

UG Students

• Simplified course navigation

• Gamified elements like badges/points

• Course discussion boards and peer support forums

PG Students

• Advanced assessments (case studies, presentations)

• TA collaboration support

• Research-based elective content

PhD Scholars

• Dedicated research discussion threads

• Collaboration tools for guide-scholar communication

• Thesis and publication submission workflows