phase 1: learning management system (lms) review at iowa state university
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Center for Excellence in Learning and TeachingInformation Technology
Learning Management System (LMS) Review
Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Director CELTMike Lohrbach, Director IT Services
Faculty Senate :: February 14, 2017
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LMS Review Update Why:• Current version of Blackboard Learn is reaching end of
life• Current LMS license with Blackboard Learn expires
December 2017, ISU is paying to extend the contract through June 2018, *for only central IT staff access to manage transition
• Opportunity to evaluate current / future teaching and technological needs for an LMS product at ISU
*clarification added to reflect context of 2-14-17 Faculty Senate meeting presentation (4-14-17)
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LMS Review Website https://www.lms.iastate.edu/
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LMS Review UpdateProcess and Tentative Timeline
Phase 1: Organization & Stakeholder Needs Assessment ✔Fall 2016
Phase 2: Needs Assessment & RFP Development
current
Phase 3: Product Demonstration & Evaluation
March - April 2017
Phase 4: Staff Training & Support DevelopmentIT Implementation
April - July 2017
Phase 5: Instructor Training & Course Migration
July 2017 - July 2018
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Early 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 Provost
TENTATIVEMarch - April 2017
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April 2017- July 2017
• Training for IT, CELT, College staff, early adopter instructors
• Develop instructor training and support resources**
• Migrate Fall 2017 courses for early adopters
TENTATIVE
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Mid-August 2017 - December 2017• Majority of Fall 2017 courses taught on current
Blackboard Learn system• Migrate all future courses to new LMS
• Spring 2018• Summer 2018• Fall 2018• Alternate year courses
• Spring 2018 courses prioritized for staff supported implementation
TENTATIVE
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January 2018 - July 30, 2018• All Spring 2018 courses taught using new LMS• Ongoing support of Spring 2018 instructors• New support for Summer 2018/Fall 2018
instructors
TENTATIVE
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August 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018• All course migration and implementation complete• Ongoing support for Fall 2018 courses• Finalize course archiving, etc.
TENTATIVE
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• March 2017• opportunity to interact with new LMS finalists;
provide feedback• Early Adopter
• Course migrated over the summer; ready for Fall 2017 on new LMS
• Not Early Adopter• Fall 2017 course business as usual
Take Away Points: 1
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• Spring 2018 Course• migrated fall 2017; priority support for
implementation fall 2017• Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Alternate Year
Course• migrated fall 2017; provides additional opportunity to
review course, make changes, etc.; priority support for implementation spring 2018
Take Away Points: 2
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• Look at your course through a new lens• Well-defined learning outcomes• Course content
• Is 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
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• Individual consultations• Ongoing workshops- Basic to Advanced• Pop-up trainings• On-demand and self-paced online resources tailored for
ISU• Additional needs? Let us know how we can support you
Ann Marie: [email protected]; 4-7555Mike: [email protected]
** Training and Support