American universities look to the cloud to access learning management systems software
Internet2 is a collaborative organisation made up of American universities and research organisations, aimed at tackling technology challenges and developing offerings for its members. Two institutional members, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) & Marshall University, are taking advantage of corporate member, Blackboard's offering, by tapping into a bundle of services including learning management system (LMS) software, and collaboration, content sharing and analytic functionality. VCU worked with Blackboard to develop the bundled solution.

Learning Management Systems

2 Universities Turn to the Cloud for Their LMS

Two long-time Internet2 institutional members will be taking advantage of a NET+ cloud offering introduced last year by Blackboard. Virginia Commonwealth University and West Virginia's Marshall University, both Blackboard customers, will be tapping into a bundle of services that includes the learning management system (LMS) software, as well as collaboration, content sharing and analytics functionality. Virginia Commonwealth worked with Blackboard to develop the bundled solution.

Internet2 is a collaborative organization made up of universities and research organizations that tackle common technology challenges and develop offerings for its members.

The Blackboard suite, which is managed by the vendor, has a discounted price and includes: Blackboard Learn, Collaborate, Analytics for Learn and Outcomes Assessment — akin to the company's Learning Insight set of applications. Internet2 members will also gain access to xpLor, a cross-LMS content sharing and discovery technology that allows users to import content and then tag, rate and align it to learning outcomes. The bundle also gives access to the company's consulting services and help desk support.