The Center for Teaching and Learning is excited to announce that we are embarking on a formal evaluation of our Learning Management System (LMS) as part of our continued commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
As you know, our LMS is an essential tool that supports our mission of providing high-quality education to our students, and we are committed to ensuring that it meets the needs of our community. Anticipating a near-future move from our current Blackboard Learn to Blackboard Ultra, we deem it necessary to consider other LMS platforms to determine if Blackboard Ultra is the best fit for our university needs.
The LMS evaluation will involve a comprehensive review of Blackboard Ultra, as well as an assessment of alternative LMS options. We will evaluate various aspects of the LMS, including its functionality, ease of use, reliability, and features. We will also be seeking feedback from students, faculty, and staff on their experiences with the current system and their needs and preferences for a new system.
This evaluation is a critical step in ensuring that our LMS continues to meet the evolving needs of our community and enables us to deliver the best possible learning experience. We anticipate that this evaluation will take several months to complete, and we will keep you informed throughout the process. It is important to note that determining what LMS meets our needs is only part of the process, and should the evaluation determine moving to a new LMS is warranted, we will provide further instructions at a later date. This is not an immediate concern for the continuity of our current courses.
We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate in this evaluation by sharing your feedback and suggestions. Your input is essential in helping us make informed decisions about the future of our LMS. We will also have other forums to provide feedback to be announced soon.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working together to enhance our teaching and learning environment.