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LMS Project Plan

LMS Project Plan. March 2010. Why a New Learning Management System?. Blackboard 8 is: Outdated and has been replaced by Blackboard Expensive for basic services Not expandable or adaptable Does not integrate with other systems Will cease to be supported Does not support new initiatives

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LMS Project Plan

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  1. LMS Project Plan March 2010

  2. Why a New Learning Management System? Blackboard 8 is: • Outdated and has been replaced by Blackboard • Expensive for basic services • Not expandable or adaptable • Does not integrate with other systems • Will cease to be supported • Does not support new initiatives • Is not compatible with the Strategic Plan

  3. Why now and why the rush? • Contract expiration • Blackboard 8 will soon not be supported • New requirements for our campus • New options on the market • Coordinated moves with other initiatives and projects • Need to be cost effective • Need to better meet needs of teachers and students

  4. What is the plan? Needs and Requirements assessment: • Requirements of faculty • Requirements for Institutional Research and Assessment • Requirement for ITS support • Needs of the students • Fitting in with the Strategic Plan of the college

  5. What is the process for faculty needs and requirements assessment? • Open forums to discuss LMS and gather input from faculty concerning requirements • Online tool for faculty to submit their input electronically • View demonstrations of most viable LMS products • Submit comments and concerns on each/any • Formal assessment of final list by team of faculty, senior staff and ITS.

  6. What is the timeline for this process? • March 1-5: Open Forums • March Faculty Meeting: Announce Final List • Early April: Demo, sandboxes, formal evaluations • Mid May: Announce decision • Summer 2010: Begin to convert courses, train faculty and offer courses in new LMS or Bb8 • Summer 2011: All courses taught in new LMS

  7. Who are the members of this project team? • ACPC is the representative body of the faculty • ITS Project team Chuck Ray (Project Manager), Olga Lapczak (Assoc. Director ITS) and Paul Monachino (Instructional Technology Specialist) • Representatives from Student Development and the Office of Academic Affairs

  8. When are the faculty forums? • Tuesday, March 2 (9:30 - 10:15) 1924 Room • Wednesday, March 3 (4:00-5:00) Media A • Thursday, March 4 (12:15-1:30) Media A An email invitation will follow with more details

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