PLEASE READ-WEBINAR: Emerging Trends in LMS and Related Ed Tech Markets-Friday September 25th

September 23, 2015
Academic Interactions with Students: Learning Management Systems as Mission Critical Tools
 

The impending close of the CSU contract with Blackboard (which will expire in June of 2017), along with quietly growing interest from multiple campuses in products new to the marketplace, has set in motion the structured steps that will lead to one or more CSU Master Enabling Agreements (MEAs) for Learning Management Systems.  The intent of this process is to reduce costs and simplify purchase for CSU campuses. Similar to the existing MEA with Blackboard, campus participation will be entirely voluntary, respecting varying campus needs and consultation requirements.

 

To ensure that the CSU enters into the process well-informed, a CSU Learning Platform Systems (CSULPS) Task Force was charged by Executive Vice Chancellor Loren Blanchard with exploring the current and future role of learning platforms in higher education.  The Task Force has begun the process of surveying the educational technology landscape through a series of expert webinars to be presented this fall. The information and requirements gathering will be as transparent as possible with all stakeholders having the opportunity to join in the exploration through an open web site at csulps.com, which will include blog postings, updates, and links to resources. Anyone who wishes will have the opportunity to ask questions, make comments and suggestions, and help shape the development of the RFP.  The intended outcome is that campuses will have a selection of pre-negotiated, cost-competitive software options in which they may participate if they chose to do so.

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First webinar:
 
Emerging Trends in LMS and Related Ed Tech Markets
About the Presenters:  Phil Hill and Michael Feldstein are Co-Publishers of the e-Literate blog, Co-Producers of e-Literate TV, and Partners at MindWires Consulting. As market analysts for the past decade and a half, they have analyzed the growth of technology-enabled change for educational institutions, uncovering and describing the major trends and implications for the broader market. Their unique, in-depth coverage, often including highly visual presentations, have been widely used in the industry.

Brief abstract:  At first glance it could be easy to view today's LMS market as very similar to the market 5+ years ago - same names for the most part, similar number of choices. But underneath the surface are new or accelerated market trends, including interoperability, the mainstreaming of educational technology, and blurred lines between previously distinct product categories. This presentation will give an overview of the LMS market for higher education institutions while also calling out the major trends driving the differences we see today and the likely market of the future. We will also highlight how these changes affect institutional and system decision-making.

Access to the Webinar:
Topic: Learning Platforms and Systems Webinar Presentations Zoom Meeting
Time: 3:00 - 4:15pm

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://calstate.zoom.us/j/512468542
 
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Meeting ID: 512 468 542

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