As recommended by the Learning Management Systems Evaluation Committee, there are now 12 faculty conducting an initial pilot test of the Moodle learning management system (LMS) during the fall 2008 semester. These 12 faculty are teaching 21 sections via Moodle, totaling over 700 students. During the semester, the Center for Teaching and Learning has been working closely with the pilot faculty and students to determine how Moodle could best be implemented on this campus and also to evaluate it alongside with Blackboard Vista. CTL has also developed Moodle training for faculty, and four of the faculty with previous Moodle experience are serving as “Moodle Mentors” by providing instructional guidance and support to newer users.

While the current pilot is limited to 12 faculty, we envision that a second, expanded pilot will take place in the spring semester, as we continue our evaluation of Moodle. The best way for you to keep apprised of all the latest developments with the LMS evaluation process is to stay tuned to the LMS Evaluation website. Or you can contact us with any questions about Moodle or the pilot efforts. We welcome your feedback.