Blackboard Content Management System - Project Update
Blackboard (Bb) Content Management System (CMS) Project Update - April 28, 2005
Roll-out Schedule
| February 2005 - | Bb performed training for support staff Bb CMS was installed on the Test System |
| March 2005 - | Bb and Academic Technology (AT) installed the Bb CMS on Production System (not available to users) |
| April 2005 - | Bb and Academic Technology Staff participated in a
planning session and which resulted in a detailed task list.
Identified two Phases for roll-out: Phase I - Store, share and deliver content. Replaces existing functionality of http://vcufiles.vcu.edu. Phase II - e-Portfolio Created the following Vision Statement for Bb CMS: The Blackboard content management system benefits the VCU community by building upon existing knowledge and resources, as well as creating a Web accessible repository that enables collaboration and the sharing of its contents. This initiative moves VCU towards its goal of a networked learning environment with faculty and students at the center. |
| May 2005 - | Sneak-peek Seminars - One hour presentations Pilot group starts using the system Training Classes begin Policy development |
| June 2005 - | Pilot continues
Training Classes will be held
Policy development |
| July 2005 - | Pilot continues Training Classes will be held Policy development Hardware additions |
| August 1, 2005 - | Bb CMS Phase I - go live to Faculty, Staff and Students |
| Fall Semester - | Pilot testing of e-Portfolio will begin in May but will continue through the Fall Semester |
| December 31, 2005 - | http://vcufiles.vcu.edu will no longer be supported |
| January 2, 2006 - | Bb CMS Phase II - go live to Faculty, Staff and Students |