Abstract
TCNJ has utilized a homegrown learning management system (LMS) for over a decade. The system was regularly updated to remain competitive, but the most recent explosion of technology, especially mobile technology, put it at a distinct disadvantage versus other systems.
Fall 2010, a Learning Management System Investigation Committee was formed to evaluate the current state of affairs for the LMS. This committee had representation from every school and multiple administrative departments, and was chaired by Ryan Gladysiewicz, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology Services. Through a 2-year analysis of campus polls, vendor demonstrations and LMS assessments, the committee recommended Instructure Canvas at the end of the 2012 spring semester.
Fall 2012, Instructure Canvas was chosen as the new LMS. We will touch on the main reasons Canvas was the first choice for TCNJ.
A pilot was run in spring 2013 with 21 courses. The pilot was successful and feedback was positive overall. Training was offered to faculty at the end of the spring semester. Additional pilots were run with TCNJ's blended learning courses over the summer. The presentation will focus on the spring pilot feedback, faculty training and concerns from the faculty.
For the fall 2013 semester, faculty could choose to run courses in Canvas or the old LMS. Instructors and students were given the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience and we will share these results.
By fall 2014, only Canvas will be available as a LMS.
About the speaker: Ryan Gladysiewicz is the assistant director for Instructional Technology Services at TCNJ. Ryan oversees TCNJ's instructional technology group which provides faculty support for technology in teaching and learning and management of the two learning management systems. He most recently adjuncts for the School of Business, teaching Information Concepts and Database Management Systems, and is an active member in the staff senate and the teaching and learning center program council. He enjoys working with others on technology and exploring the many ways it can be leveraged to meet institutional goals or just to improve everyday life.
Fall 2010, a Learning Management System Investigation Committee was formed to evaluate the current state of affairs for the LMS. This committee had representation from every school and multiple administrative departments, and was chaired by Ryan Gladysiewicz, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology Services. Through a 2-year analysis of campus polls, vendor demonstrations and LMS assessments, the committee recommended Instructure Canvas at the end of the 2012 spring semester.
Fall 2012, Instructure Canvas was chosen as the new LMS. We will touch on the main reasons Canvas was the first choice for TCNJ.
A pilot was run in spring 2013 with 21 courses. The pilot was successful and feedback was positive overall. Training was offered to faculty at the end of the spring semester. Additional pilots were run with TCNJ's blended learning courses over the summer. The presentation will focus on the spring pilot feedback, faculty training and concerns from the faculty.
For the fall 2013 semester, faculty could choose to run courses in Canvas or the old LMS. Instructors and students were given the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience and we will share these results.
By fall 2014, only Canvas will be available as a LMS.
About the speaker: Ryan Gladysiewicz is the assistant director for Instructional Technology Services at TCNJ. Ryan oversees TCNJ's instructional technology group which provides faculty support for technology in teaching and learning and management of the two learning management systems. He most recently adjuncts for the School of Business, teaching Information Concepts and Database Management Systems, and is an active member in the staff senate and the teaching and learning center program council. He enjoys working with others on technology and exploring the many ways it can be leveraged to meet institutional goals or just to improve everyday life.
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