Future options for the university’s learning management system
The university’s learning management system (LMS) software agreement with Blackboard will soon expire.
In September 2017, the university launched the LMS Renewal Project. The project team is currently developing and refining requirements, to close any functional gaps that may exist in Blackboard. As part of this process, the team is tapping into the knowledge and experience of faculty members, teaching assistants and the members of TLC to document everyone’s LMS requirements.
Once the team has finalized this list, it will develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) and execute the LMS public tender process.
Based on all feedback, the university could move in one of two directions:
- Keep Blackboard and add functionality over time that better addresses the university’s requirements, along with better pricing; or
- Introduce a new LMS that meets all functional and budget requirements.
To learn more, visit the website. Watch for updates at this link and in upcoming Weekly Reports.
For more information, contact Christine Cairns, Business Solutions Analyst, Information Technology Services, at ext. 2814.
