One of the most important tasks for any organization is to determine the type of technology that best fits the needs of the organization’s mission. There are many factors to consider when determining which technology will be used, including:

· Cost.

· Ease of use.

· Availability of support.

It is always best to compare available technologies before making a final decision. At this point, you are considering online Learning Management Systems (LMS) that you can use to support online learning for your learners.

Instructions

In this assignment, you will compare three Learning Management Systems:

· Canvas.

· D2L/Brightspace.

· Blackboard Learn.

In comparing these systems, you will determine which one you believe would work best for your learners. Follow the next steps to complete this assignment.

Step One

Complete the following with your comparison of the LMSs:

· What features might contribute to ease of use?

. LMS #1:

. LMS #2:

. LMS #3:

· What features might enhance learner engagement?

. LMS #1:

. LMS #2:

. LMS #3:

Step Two

After you have compared the three LMSs in your chart, you will select the one that you would like to implement. In doing this, write a 3-paragraph rationale statement that explains your reasons for selecting the LMS for your department.

Be sure to do the following in your writing:

· Make sure that you clearly explain how your chosen LMS will meet your department’s overall instructional goals.

· Support your rationale with scholarly research, using two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guide.

In order to ensure that learners will receive quality instruction in an online setting, it is important to have a Learning Management System (LMS) that will provide the proper platform. Some of the important features include ease of use and functionality.

As the organization leader, you have completed a comparison of several learning management systems. In your previous assignment, you compared LMSs and then selected the LMS you want to use as part of your instructional plan.

Instructions

In this assignment you are to write a 4–6-page paper in which you complete the following:

· Discuss the LMS that you will be using in your department. Include in your discussion

. The name of the LMS (Canvas, D2L/Brightspace, Blackboard Learn).

. Key features of the selected LMS that helped lead to your selection, including ease of use and functionality.

. How the platform will be used within the instructional plan.

. Two reasons why this platform will work better than others that you compared.

. Be sure to integrate the information you collected in the previous assignment.

· Explain the training required for the selected LMS. Be sure to include the timeframe of training for each role you identified in your demographics in the previous assignment.

· Explain how you will present the LMS to key stakeholders involved in the department. Key stakeholders you will include are:

. Employee

. Organization Leadership