LMS Migration Made Easy: A Wake Forest University & K16 Solutions Story

Concurrent Session 7

Brief Abstract

Creating an engaging and robust online learning experience for students is more critical than ever. For many institutions, that means confronting the reality of migrating to an LMS platform their students and faculty will feel most comfortable and confident using. In this session, you’ll learn about the approach Wake Forest University took to successfully migrate course content, archive old courses, and implement a new LMS campus-wide.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Stephen Mildner, K16 Solutions

Steve Mildner serves on the executive leadership team at K16 Solutions as the Chief Revenue Officer. In his tenure with the organization, he has led K16 Solutions channel partnership initiatives and helps lead corporate strategy and fundraising. Through his work, Steve has helped many institutions migrate to their LMS platform of choice, leaving a lasting impact on faculty and students. Prior to joining K16 Solutions, Steve served in an executive role at Cintas Corporation. Steve is a lifelong learner and an EdTeched-tech enthusiast who is passionate about helping institutions achieve their LMS goals.

Extended Abstract

Creating an engaging and robust online learning experience for students is more critical than ever. For many institutions, that means confronting the reality of migrating to an LMS platform their students and faculty will feel most comfortable and confident using. 

In this session, you’ll learn about the approach Wake Forest University took to successfully migrate course content, archive old courses, and implement a new LMS campus-wide. 

Specifically, this webinar will dive into WFU’s strategy and how they:
1. Coalesced around a collective plan to gain faculty buy-in
2. Formed a steering committee with help of university leadership
3. Considered and evaluated several LMS platforms
4. Methodically rolled out Canvas throughout the institution
5. Migrated all of their course content seamlessly and quickly

Lastly, WFU will share lessons learned about migrating to a new LMS platform and their advice for other institutions.

If you’re thinking of making a move to a new LMS, whether it’s a migration from one LMS platform to another or a system upgrade, such as from Blackboard Classic to Ultra, then you’ll want to join us to hear how Wake Forest University completed an automated and comprehensive migration and how you, too, can make the move.