e-Learning at the Universiti Putra Malaysia began as early as 1990 with the implementation of the Virtual Classroom. In 2000, the Centre for Academic Development (CADe) began to develop a Learning Management System (LMS) through Esprint platform v1.0. Esprint v1.0 is a web-based LMS and it is seen as a civilizing era LMS usage among lecturers UPM. There are also faculty who develop and use its own
platform to embrace e-learning in faculties such as the use of Lecture Notes Online. In 2007, Esprint v1.0 has been upgraded by adding more functionality such as RSS technology. In addition, there are some LMS adopted by the faculty in carrying out the online teaching and learning such as e-Learning Systems, and Virtual WebEd Class. In 2009, CADe changed from Esprint v2.0 LMS platform to Putra Learning Management System (PutraLMS) by using e-Front platform. PutraLMS consists of 30 functional modules and it is designed in accordance with the requirements of the university. In 2015, UPMโs LMS are given a new breath which is called Putra Blended Learning System and Assistive Technology or PutraBLAST. PutraBLAST was developed internally in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Information and Communication (IDEC) UPM by using Moodle platform. Moodle is a popular platform and best seen nowadays in implementing online learning. In addition to user-friendly and easy to use, it is also free to use, and improved according to university. To empower and strengthen the implementation of e-Learning in UPM, CADe have planned various initiatives such as PutraMOOC, PutraOCW, development of Putra Innovation Studio and Putra Learning Space and introducing various teaching and learning methods that a more interactive and collaborative like Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom and Gamification. For more visit us at www.learninghub.upm.edu.my
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