The Learning Elixir: LMS Features Students Value Most

Part I  

When students reflect on their learning experiences, the use of LMS is rarely an aspect they consider. Any tools they use to keep track of their class assignments, do research or complete and submit their homework play only a supportive role in a much more intricate study process.  

Unsurprisingly, LMS platforms aren’t usually seen as exciting. In fact, chances are they are perceived as overwhelming if they are not tailored to meet student needs. While students focus on learning and staying motivated to improve performance, they pay little attention to the system running in the background.  

However, when asked to think about LMS platforms more critically, students show strong awareness of technology features that can facilitate their daily lives.

That’s what happened when we asked a group of students to test CheckIT LMS. Throughout July, we gathered teenagers aged 14 to 19 who were enthusiastic to try out our platform and share their experiences to help us improve it.  

The Call to Adventure

Before embarking on the CheckIT LMS journey, J. Gurung hadn’t given much thought to LMS platforms. For him, most online learning tools had been “just places where I could access my work when needed.”  

After the experience with our system, he admits she now views LMS platforms through a new lens.  

“There are many features that I took for granted such as calendar systems and organization that I feel like CheckIT does better compared to other platforms.”  

Initiation: The Road of Trials

During his trials, we asked J. Gurung to share detailed feedback on his thoughts about Cleo, our AI mentor built to provide real-time learning support grounded in neuroscience.  

“I like the idea of Cleo. Since ChatGPT and other LLMs, teachers and students alike have definitely struggled to find a balance between the integration of AI in education. Cleo, I believe, offers an excellent balance between the two as it helps students generate notes and study materials (such as quizzes and note cards) without feeling like it is doing all the work for the student.”

3. Return with the Elixir

Finally, we asked students to imagine the problems CheckIT LMS could solve in their own schools. J. Gurung shared the following feedback:  

“I think it would make students feel less stressed out as they wouldn't have to worry about submitting assignments through Google Drive or OneDrive (though I would like that feature). Instead, they can just download a file and simply upload it. Furthermore, the ticking timer/fuse would most certainly make students feel more inclined to do work as they literally see their time ticking down.”  

For us at CheckIT Learning, this feedback offers a critical insight into real-life classroom needs and helps us adapt our roadmap to suit them better. For schools, student experiences could provide a valuable, if often overlooked, perspective on how technology could be used more effectively to help students grow and succeed.