The ACPACOnline Learning Subcommittee (OLC) is working to define and implement an on-line learning model that includes a list of supported technologies and support for those technologies. Working with IT Services, a primary task of the subcommittee is to review and select a new Learning Management System (LMS) for use at IUP.

Sakai Pilot System Availability November 12, 2007 - December 19, 2008
Moodle Pilot System Availability June 23, 2008 - December 19, 2008
PASSHE-hosted Blackboard Pilot System Availability August 11, 2008 - December 19, 2008

LMS Evaluation Period Through November 12, 2008
Evaluation Comments Due to OLC November 12, 2008
OLC Review/Recommendation to ACPAC Week of November 17, 2008
Classes End December December 8, 2008
Finals December 9, 2008 - December 12, 2008
Final Fall 2008 ACPAC Meeting December 3, 2008
ACPAC Recommendation Due to Provost/CIO December 19, 2008

Please note, WebCT 4.x is currently in production as the Learning Management System (LMS) at IUP. Vendor support for WebCT 4.x will end on June 30, 2010. IT Services will continue to provide support for both WebCT 4.x and the new (to-be-determined) Learning Management System during the 2009-2010 transition. Areas that are currently developing materials within WebCT 4.x should continue to do so.