ReggieNet, Illinois State University's current learning management system or LMS, will be replaced by Canvas. Plans call for the complete adoption of Canvas by the start of Fall 2023.
A powerful, flexible learning management system is critical to student learning and student success. An advisory group of faculty members, students, and staff determined that Canvas is the best option to meet those needs. The Board of Trustees approved a five-year agreement to make Canvas Illinois State's official learning management system in August of 2022.
ReggieNet is based on Sakai, which, unlike the LMS platforms used by most other universities, is maintained and improved by a community of volunteer software developers. While Illinois State has been a proud member of that group for many years, the community is shrinking. In addition, Sakai's shrinking place in the overall market makes it less likely to receive attention from third-party developers. Products from other educational software companies and textbook publishers are less likely to fully integrate with ReggieNet.
Replacing ReggieNet with Canvas also allows for several long-requested features, like a dedicated mobile app and a common calendar where students can see all of their assignments across all of their classes.
ReggieNet will be switched into a "read-only" mode on Friday, August 18, 2023. This means no new information can be uploaded to ReggieNet. However, all instructors will still be able to access past courses and download files until Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Canvas will be the sole, officially supported learning management system for Illinois State starting with the Fall 2023 semester.
This is a brief overview of the project. Want to see more? Check out the complete timeline.
The Center for Integrated Professional Development supports instruction with Canvas.
Students and faculty can get technical support through the Technology Support Center.
Find demo videos, webinars comparing Canvas to ReggieNet, and a report on accessibility.
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