1. Lessons Learned: An LMS Transition & QM Implementation
Darrin Jones
Quality Matters & Accessibility Coordinator
Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
Iowa State University

2. Objectives
Help you to prepare for your QM programming during your LMS transition.
Identify key ways to promote QM during an LMS transition.
Compare and evaluate your own transition plans with the plans from the workshop.

3. 2014-Present: Institutional Membership
LMS History at Iowa State
Pre-2012 WebCT
Blackboard (Learn)
2017- Canvas
QM History at Iowa State
2014-Present: Institutional Membership
My history at Iowa State
October 11, 2016-Present: Quality Matters Coordinator

4. What were some uplifting/difficult experiences?
Who works at an institution that has already gone through an LMS transition?
How long did it take?
What were some uplifting/difficult experiences?

5. Who works at an institution that is going through an LMS transition?
Where are you in the process?
What have been some uplifting/difficult experiences?

6. How do you feel about the transition?
Who works at an institution that might be going through an LMS transition?
How do you feel about the transition?
What are some things you are excited/concerned about?

7. Lesson #1:
Be willing to ask for help, especially from Quality Matters. You will get it.

8. Lesson #2:
Encourage positive change even before the LMS transition happens.

9. Lesson #3:
Step up and be a leader for QM. Speak about the need for quality whenever possible (it's always possible).

10. Lesson #4:
Take time to get certified in QM courses. Be ready to facilitate IYOC or APPQMR courses.

11. Lesson #5:
Consider every avenue for QM promotion.

12. Lesson #6:
Set goals for the short and long term, but be ready for things to take longer than you think they will.

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