USA looking to add other functionality to the app , such as ride sharing to help ease traffic congestion .”
All of this is powered by a robust WiFi system , covering nearly 100 percent of the Sac State campus .
Access Much of Miller ’ s focus has been on provisioning IT for as many students as possible , removing barriers to access , and fostering a culture of inclusive learning . A key component of this is e-learning .
“ E-learning is vital here because we are committed to reducing barriers to learning and graduation , especially since we serve a student population who often have work and family commitments ,” Miller explains . “ We want to offer blended , flexible options , and at the moment have around 5,000 hybrid courses available in our
“ We want technology to be at our students ’ fingertips , helping to make their experience seamless ”
– Christine Miller , Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
learning management system .” Sac State is currently testing two options for its next-generation learning management system ( LMS ); this after more than three months rigorously researching and engaging with faculty , students , staff and vendors . This broad feedback will inform whether D2L ’ s Brightspace or Instructure ’ s Canvas will be recommended to President Nelsen in late spring . The new LMS will mark an important step forward in meeting current and emerging teaching and learning needs , and should provide new opportunities to enhance online course delivery .
Information about courses offered by Sac State is now communicated via a brand new online course catalog , developed using Leepfrog CourseLeaf . Simple to navigate and sleeker in appearance compared with the 2016 / 2017
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