A Learning Management System, or LMS, is software used to organize and deliver education. It can hold course materials, assignments, grades, announcements, quizzes, discussion boards, files, and progress tracking.
How students use an LMS
Students may log in to read lessons, submit homework, check feedback, join discussions, watch videos, complete quizzes, or view grades. Teachers use it to manage the course and communicate with learners.
Where an LMS fits
An LMS is common in distance learning, blended learning, corporate training, and college courses. The site also has a broader technology-focused explanation at what is LMS.
An LMS is not the teaching itself. It is the platform that helps organize and deliver the teaching.