Looking at a variety of free tools to use for learning management
“The project management guild in Tech Fleet wanted to use EdApp and I'd been hanging on that but am flexible on what I'd choose as long as it's future-proof and free for now.” (Morgan D.)
0-5 star rating, 🌠 = unique
| | Google Classroom (Good) ⭐⭐⭐ | Moodle (Better) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **EdApp (Best)**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Strengths | For simple sharing of documents, primitive tests, and collecting information from and distributing information to people, Google Classroom is adequate. | “Provided one has the servers to use it and an administrator to run it, Moodle is superior in nearly every respect, particularly security, testing, and analytics.” | This app really focuses on designing content and how it will be used by the students. Highly customizable and fast to setup. Unlimited classes for unlimited students in the forever free version. | | Limitations | It has basic level functions to manage a classroom. It can be time-consuming to upload the content. | Have to download Moodle and run it on your server or host it on the cloud. | Analytics shows completeness results at a class level and then you can drill down into the individual level. Advanced analytics is not a free service. | | Criteria Must Haves | Google Classroom (Good) ⭐⭐⭐ | Moodle (Better) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **EdApp (Best)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 | | Course content creation and publishing | ⭐⭐⭐ create, link, content | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes, via the edit button slider. Can add course and optional category. opportunity to make learning pathways | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 AI course creator, library of premade courses, use of templates for new content | | Assessment creation and scoring | ⭐⭐⭐ Basic level, use of rubrics and scoring feedback | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Link video, audio, text content with multiple choice, and fill in the blank responses. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 Quizzes and notifications, multiple-choice, circle the answer, chat, carousel. **Observation Feature that combines self-paced training with practical 1:1 assessment. | | Homework / assignment grading management | ⭐⭐⭐ Yes, tracking system for homework assignments and deadlines | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Track, analyze, report of learning progress | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Share feedback, admin portal to see where people have got it or might need more help. Track progress all in one place. | | Class roster | ⭐⭐⭐ Yes. with link signup, or direct add of emails and logins through a google sheet | ⭐⭐⭐ Add authenticated users. Email based self-registration | ⭐⭐⭐ Yes, on the admin panel | | Flexibility in presentation | ⭐⭐⭐ Google meet, community chat, announcement board. | ⭐⭐⭐ Can customize the appearance of the site | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 Gamified features for engagement, Canva and Unsplash integration. Bite-sized and microlearning with Rapid Refresh feature to solidify knowledge | | Criteria Nice to Have | | | | | Attendance is a bonus | Not built in. You can create a spreadsheet to track logins | Yes, you can grade or track attendance | scan a QR code to register participants for training. (works like ID badges) | | Mobile responsive | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Students can customize language | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Not a proper learning management system | TrustRadius
What is Moodle LMS? Latest release video