Timeline

All efforts are being made to implement the new LMS Brightspace quickly and effectively for RUAS study programmes, which is important because the new LMS supports the further improvement of the quality of education.

The timing of the Brightspace implementation has two phases: defining the core LMS+ and the LMS implementation in two Waves.

Phase 1: Proof of Concept (PoC) and Pilot
The first phase consists of two parts: the Proof of Concept of Brightspace and the so-called Pilot. During the Proof of Concept, the LMS Project team will determine whether Brightspace meets the requirements and wishes of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. The Proof of Concept will be completed before the summer holidays.

Simultaneously with the Proof of Concept, the preparation phase of the Pilot will take place. During this Pilot phase, six institutes will set up one or more courses and test them live during education period 1 (September to November 2022). Based on the results of the Proof of Concept and the Pilot, the Core LMS+ will be determined.

Phase 2: Implementation LMS in Waves I and II
Study programmes can go live with the new LMS Brightspace at two different times: February 2023 and in September 2023. Institutes decide for themselves which study programmes will start at what time. The other study programmes will go live during Wave II.

From September 2023 onwards, every study programme will be using Brightspace and all connections with the standard education systems such as OSIRIS, Feedbackfruits and Microsoft Office will have been realised.

Do you want to know what the timeline is for your study programme?
Please contact the Local Implementation team of your institute.

In the new LMS you will find what you need to “succeed”.