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Learning Management System (LMS) ReviewAnn Marie VanDerZanden, Director CELTMike Lohrbach, Director IT Services

Faculty Senate :: February 14, 2017

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation Technology

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyLMS Review UpdateWhy:Current version of Blackboard Learn is reaching end of lifeCurrent LMS license with Blackboard Learn expires December 2017, ISU is paying to extend the contract through June 2018 to accommodate our transitionOpportunity to evaluate current / future teaching and technological needs for an LMS product at ISU

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyLMS Review Website https://www.lms.iastate.edu/

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyLMS Review UpdateProcess and Tentative TimelinePhase 1: Organization & Stakeholder Needs AssessmentFall 2016 Phase 2: Needs Assessment & RFP Development currentPhase 3: Product Demonstration & Evaluation March - April 2017Phase 4: Staff Training & Support DevelopmentIT ImplementationApril - July 2017Phase 5: Instructor Training & Course MigrationJuly 2017 - July 2018

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyEarly March- Vendor finalists identified

Late March- Vendors to campus for product demos and product test-drive by campus users

April- Review feedback from vendor visits and CELT/IT test migrations

Late April- LMS product decision made by Senior Vice President and ProvostTENTATIVEMarch - April 2017

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyApril 2017- July 2017Training for IT, CELT, College staff, early adopter instructorsDevelop instructor training and support resources**Migrate Fall 2017 courses for early adoptersTENTATIVE

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyMid-August 2017 - December 2017Majority of Fall 2017 courses taught on current Blackboard Learn systemMigrate all future courses to new LMS Spring 2018Summer 2018Fall 2018Alternate year coursesSpring 2018 courses prioritized for staff supported implementationTENTATIVE

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyJanuary 2018 - July 30, 2018All Spring 2018 courses taught using new LMSOngoing support of Spring 2018 instructorsNew support for Summer 2018/Fall 2018 instructorsTENTATIVE

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyAugust 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018All course migration and implementation completeOngoing support for Fall 2018 coursesFinalize course archiving, etc.

TENTATIVE

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyMarch 2017opportunity to interact with new LMS finalists; provide feedbackEarly AdopterCourse migrated over the summer; ready for Fall 2017 on new LMSNot Early AdopterFall 2017 course business as usualTake Away Points: 1

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologySpring 2018 Coursemigrated fall 2017; priority support for implementation fall 2017Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Alternate Year Coursemigrated fall 2017; provides additional opportunity to review course, make changes, etc.; priority support for implementation spring 2018 Take Away Points: 2

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyLook at your course through a new lensWell-defined learning outcomesCourse contentIs it accessible?Could it be updated?Does it align with the curriculum/undergraduate program goals?Do exams or assignments support what is needed for external accreditation?Change Provides Opportunity

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation TechnologyIndividual consultationsOngoing workshops- Basic to AdvancedPop-up trainingsOn-demand and self-paced online resources tailored for ISUAdditional needs? Let us know how we can support you

Ann Marie: vanderza@iastate.edu; 4-7555Mike: mlbach@iastate.edu

** Training and Support

Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation Technology