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Transitioning to a New Learning Management System: USG Task Force Update

The USG Task Force is tasked with recommending a new Learning Management System (LMS) to replace Vista 8, which will no longer be supported by Blackboard after January 2013. Key milestones include gathering input from stakeholders, narrowing down LMS semifinalists, and providing the USG community with access to LMS sandboxes for feedback. Essential features for the upcoming LMS include 508 compliance, guest access, archiving capabilities, usability, integration with enterprise systems, and robust support. For input or questions, contact Dr. Donna Llewellyn.

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Transitioning to a New Learning Management System: USG Task Force Update

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  1. USG Learning Management System Transition Task Force Project Update

  2. Task Force Charge This group is charged with recommending a learning management system to replace the current system (Vista 8) which will no longer be supported by Blackboard effective January 2013

  3. Task Force Website URL http://www.usg.edu/lms/

  4. Task Force Members

  5. High Level Timeline August 2010: Initial Charge to Task Force September 2010: Initial request for requirements from USG community October 2010: Additional forums (meetings and surveys) to gather input from USG stakeholders November 2010: Narrow down 3-5 LMS semifinalists December 2010: February 2011: Provide USG community access to LMS sandboxes of the semifinalist platforms and receive feedback March 2011: Provide recommendation to Chancellor

  6. “Non-Negotiable Features” of the next LMS (A-D) • 508 Compliance - accessible by a range of users including those with disabilities • Ability to bring in guests to the system (i.e. collaboration) • Back up and restore capability (minimum 1 year – nice to go back farther)/archiving/back-up without significant downtime • Cross-platform and cross-browser support • Don’t go backwards (features and functionality meet or exceed current functionality)

  7. “Non-Negotiable Features” of the next LMS (E-T) • Ease of use and good user interface ((student, instructor, administrator) • Good communication regarding downtime • Integrate-able with enterprise systems (i.e. Banner) • Scalable • Security • Timely support and response

  8. Next Steps for Input • Questions/Discussion now • Next session (GA Summit) • Rock Eagle (October 20th – 22nd) • Look for input requests from LMS Task Force • Contact Dr. Donna Llewellyn (donna.llewellyn@cetl.gatech.edu) • Provide input at website: http://www.usg.edu/learning_management_system/contact/

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