And The Winner is….. or the great LMS cook-off Flex Day Aug. 26, 2004 Cindy Vinson Distance Learning Coordinator Mission College

Background Two different CMS’ for the district Two different CMS’ for the district Accounts are hand generated Accounts are hand generated Limited license agreements Limited license agreements Partially funded through a grant Partially funded through a grant Could not offer all interested faculty use of the tool Could not offer all interested faculty use of the tool

District Team West Valley West Valley Fred Chow Fred Chow Steve Peltz Steve Peltz Vivian Lock Vivian Lock Jim Henderson Jim Henderson Tim Kelly Tim Kelly Mission College Mina Jahan Cindy Vinson Heather Rothenberg Susanna Pancella Britta Burton

CMS at Mission CMS at Mission 1. I have used a CMS like Blackboard or WebCT. 2. I haven’t used a CMS, but I am familiar with these tools. 3. I am somewhat familiar with these tools. 4. I do not know what a CMS is.

What is a CMS? Internet (usually) based set of tools that integrate learning resources, communication, testing, calendar, gradebook, and collaboration for instruction, research, or team-related projects. Internet (usually) based set of tools that integrate learning resources, communication, testing, calendar, gradebook, and collaboration for instruction, research, or team-related projects.

Next Generation from CMS to LMS Enterprise software (integrated with SIS) Enterprise software (integrated with SIS) Tool set available for all classes Tool set available for all classes Passes data (grades) back to the SIS Passes data (grades) back to the SIS Uses “library” for storage of content. Uses “library” for storage of content. Support synchronous and asynchronous learning events. Support synchronous and asynchronous learning events. Is accessible on handheld devices. Is accessible on handheld devices.

Everyone Faculty Faculty Students Students Administration Administration Staff Staff Community and Contract Education Community and Contract Education Grant Seekers Grant Seekers Clubs Clubs More More

Angel Learning, Inc. Recommended to WVMCCD Board The CMS team is recommending to the board of trustees on Sept. 1, 2005 that we enter into a contract with Angel Learning for three years to provide us with a district-wide LMS. The CMS team is recommending to the board of trustees on Sept. 1, 2005 that we enter into a contract with Angel Learning for three years to provide us with a district-wide LMS.

Topics 1. Explain how the LMS will be implemented 2. Explain why the CMS team recommended Angel Learning 3. Show me the tool

Topics Implementation Implementation Implementation Why Angel Why Angel Why Angel Why Angel View of the tool View of the tool View of the tool View of the tool

Why Angel Features Features Licensing Licensing Recommendations Recommendations Ease of use Ease of use Responsiveness of vendor Responsiveness of vendor Market position Market position Cost Cost

Implementation – Faculty Perspective Current contract with BB and CVC extends for (Oct. 31 change of hosting org.) Current contract with BB and CVC extends for (Oct. 31 change of hosting org.) Pilot 5 BB courses this semester Pilot 5 BB courses this semester Set up server, integrate with datatel, etc. Set up server, integrate with datatel, etc. Start training in mid to late Oct. Start training in mid to late Oct. Migrate all distance learning classes for spring semester and automate student account creation Migrate all distance learning classes for spring semester and automate student account creation

Implementation cont. If possible, make LMS available for all courses by spring 2006 If possible, make LMS available for all courses by spring 2006 Integrate with datatel to pass grades from CMS to datatel summer 2006 Integrate with datatel to pass grades from CMS to datatel summer 2006 Training classes, distance, one-on-one Training classes, distance, one-on-one

What’s in it for you? Will be able to easily communicate with students—even before classes begin Will be able to easily communicate with students—even before classes begin Will be able to upload course materials in a password protected area Will be able to upload course materials in a password protected area Will have access to a great grade book that is linked to the SIS Will have access to a great grade book that is linked to the SIS Can automate some routine tasks (grading quizzes, etc.) Can automate some routine tasks (grading quizzes, etc.) Can customize learning for students Can customize learning for students

Potential Use of LMS 1. I teach distance learning classes. 2. I don’t teach DL, but I would like to use the LMS as soon as it is available. 3. I would prefer to wait and see how this tool works before I use it for my classes. 4. I don’t think a LMS tool would be useful for my classes.

Questions?