The Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC) decided it is in the best interest of Cornell to upgrade to Blackboard version 9.1 rather than switch to Moodle at this time. The upgrade will be implemented in June 2011. This decision does not preclude a long term discussion and strategy development for campus course management services. Rather, it was a decision to continue to offer a stable and up to date course management system, until a strategic plan can be developed for academic computing. Given the significant changes Cornell is currently experiencing, the ITGC determined that an upgrade represented the least amount of change at this time.

Instructor preferences gathered during both the Alternative CMS Evaluation Project and the Moodle Pilot helped inform the decision. Many of the teaching and learning features instructors preferred in Moodle are now available in Blackboard 9.1, such as an improved grade center & assignment features, “web 2.0” interface improvements, new blog & journal features, and fewer clicks to navigate & complete tasks.

For more information visit:

Blackboard 9.1 Upgrade Blog

Blackboard

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Faculty Support Services Team
atc_support@cornell.edu