In recent years, Learning Management Systems (LMS) have become increasingly popular among educational institutions across the world. Colleges and universities can utilize LMS platforms not only to distribute materials to learners, but to manage and measure every aspect of learning in the process. Despite their usefulness, Higher ed LMS systems are still not being utilized to their full potential. The Current State of LMS in Higher Education The use of these in higher education differs greatly than the traditional use in public schooling systems across the globe. Underutilization in Colleges and Universities: As of right now, there is a problem of underutilization of LMS platforms in colleges and universities. While it’s estimated that about 99% of higher education institutions have some form of LMS in place, the platforms generally aren’t being utilized to their full potential. [1] Perhaps the main reason as to why LMS features are being underutilized (especially in the higher education environment) is a simple lack of training; very seldom are educators given thorough training on how to use all the features in any particular LMS service. This, combined with the notion that most faculty in higher education are already overworked and underpaid, leaves many educators left to fend for themselves in terms of learning the system. As a result, educators figure out the “basics,” such as how to update the grade book or how to upload an assignment, but they simply don’t have the resources to learn the rest of the platform. Interestingly enough, in a recent poll conducted by SmartBrief, 50% of respondents in higher education reported that they were unhappy with their school’s current learning management systems. [2] How LMS Can Improve Education? With the right amount of training and by implementing the right LMS platforms for each school, these services can have a...

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