Dinahs Corrections

Hi Glen:
Please correct the blogged minutes in the following areas: They are inaccurate in a number of areas, in my opinion.

We discussed the recent announcement by WebCT to introduce a new version and to stop supporting the current version to which ACC subscribes. Conrad felt that the new version would be more Blackboard than WebCT.

This should read as:
With Blackboard purchasing WebCT, the company has changed the name of the product the college currently uses and has indicated that the level of service is being downgraded from Level A to level B as of Jan. 1, 2008 (16 months from now).

Dinah mentioned Desire2Learn and it seems that RRC is planning to use that platform and has perhaps made tentative offers to share resources and expertise with us.
This should read as:

RRC is already using Desire2Learn. We have been part of province-wide discussions about their assessment of the product.

Glen will begin research as soon as possible into viable alternative CMS and web based collaborative learning tools.
This should read as:
The task of determining the new learning management system will be done by a committee consisting of Damon, Derek, Glen, Conrad, Dinah, Judy, Warren, and possibly Terry Waddell so that the needs of on-campus, distance ed and continuing ed students and staff are met.

There was some discussion of using Moodle as a platform. There might be a requirement for a Linux server although Conrad pointed out that there is a Windows version now available. Either way Bonnie felt that we should be able to assemble resources to support a pilot using Moodle if it was indicated by research as a viable platform. Glen will begin this investigation and seek input from various resources inside the college and beyond.
This should read as :
We were asked to park our personal preferences and to seek sustainable solutions.


The timeline for conversion of Educational Assistant and Web Design should be on track to present a concept to college council by May.
This should read as:
The assessment should be completed and presented to Management Council so that a decision is made well before the proposal for any capital purchases is due by April/May.



Dinah Ceplis, P.Ag.
Distance Education Specialist
Assiniboine Community College
1430 Victoria Avenue East
Brandon, MB R7A 2A9
Phone 204-725-8700 ext 6960
Fax 204-725-8740
www.assiniboine.net