Project objectives

Phase 1 of the upgrade project is now complete;

  • The LMS environment was successfully upgraded to version 2.3 on Friday December 14.

  • Core testing has revealed no major issues.

  • Training and support materials have been moved from the LMS website into a resources database within the LMS itself (login required).  Currently there are over 70 user guides present in the database covering the LMS, PebblePad and Collaborate, with more to be added during January 2013.

Phase 2 (due for completion at the end of February) objectives;

  • Mobile Theme and support for Mobile Devices
    As the numbers of internet-enabled phones and tablets increase, more and more students will use the LMS via mobile devices.  Phase 2 of the LMS upgrade project will see the introduction of a mobile theme offering better formatting and support for mobile device.

  • PebblePad
    La Trobe is planning to upgrade from PebblePad 2.5 to PebblePad 3 in January 2013.  Phase 2 will include a bridge between the LMS and the updated PebblePad system to facilitate single sign on.

  • Collaborate
    It is also planned to implement a bridge between the LMS and Collaborate.

  • Usability Testing
    Usability 1 has been commissioned to undertake usability testing in early 2013.

  • Student Photos
    It is planned to have student photos, drawn from the Student Card system, imported directly to LMS profiles.

  • Further refinement of Manage My Subjects (previously the LMS Admin System) to facilitate ease of use.