Drake University’s Learning Management System (LMS) review task force has held six out of their proposed eight meetings during the fall semester and has hosted vendor demonstrations of Blackboard Learn Ultra and Instructure’s Canvas solutions.

The demonstrations were conducted to inform the task force about what a modern LMS can do in support of our institution. During the demonstrations and pilot experiences, data was collected based on previously defined criteria that the task force will review in the upcoming weeks. Additional information about institutional impact, including costs, student success rates, and technological integrations, will be considered while drafting our final recommendation.

For further information, please visit www.drake.edu/its/lmsreview and/or reach out to your area’s representative on the task force.

— Karly Good, ITS