Why Evaluate LMS Platforms?
The learning management system is a central component to digital learning. It is crucial that the University have a platform that meets current faculty needs as well as positions us to adapt to the changing educational landscape. Having been on the same platform for over two decades, a reevaluation is needed.
The Academic Technology Steering Committee (ATSC) has begun the process of exploring current trends in learning management systems. The Library’s Academic Technology department has been tasked with evaluating state-of-the-art platform options. The findings from this project will be presented to the ATSC in the summer of 2019.
Project Timeline
Pilot Platforms
Currently, two LMS platforms are being investigated:
Canvas
“Canvas is the 21st Century LMS. Adaptable. Reliable. Customizable. Easy to use. Mobile. Time-saving. And, perhaps most importantly, it gets used. That’s because it’s designed to get out of your way, to let you do your thing. Every last feature, every last interface is crafted to save you time and effort and to make teaching and learning easier. That’s why Canvas is adopted faster and deeper than any other LMS.”
– CanvasLMS.com
Brightspace
“From the kindergarten classroom, to college campuses, to global corporations, Brightspace helps create inspired and engaging
learning for all.
Our powerful and flexible learning management platform helps drive better learning outcomes by offering every learner a highly personalized,
digital experience.”
– D2L.com
Participating Faculty
Thank you to our faculty volunteers!
Jason Mollica
School of Communication
Public Communication Research
COMM-380
Canvas
David Harr
Kogod School of Business
Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACCT-241
Brightspace
Sarah Irvine
School of Education
Learning and the Brain
EDU-607
Canvas
Pallavi Kumar
School of Communication
Public Relations Agency (Topics in Mass Media)
COMM-420
Brightspace
Patrick Jackson
School of International Service
Advanced International Studies Research
SISU-306
Canvas
Mike Piller
Kogod School of Business
Edge of Information Technology
ITEC-200
Brightspace
Nikki Lane
College of Arts and Sciences
Women’s Voices Through Time
WGSS-150
Canvas
Rita Morandi
College of Arts and Sciences
Intro to German Translation
GERM-338
Brightspace
