Learning Management System

The Vendor is required to provide a new learning management system (LMS) which will serve the needs of employees and students more effectively, agency is seeking an updated, integrated cloud-based LMS to replace the existing platform.
- The LMS serves as a centralized teaching and learning platform for delivering, managing, and tracking learning activities and resources.
- Learner impact: sustainably grow enrolment by 50 percent while creating an inclusive culture where learners engage in unique polytechnic experiences that lead to meaningful employment and positive social impact.
- Program mix and delivery: expand and align programming to meet industry and community demand for the region, province and beyond.
- Research and creation: be nationally recognized in agency four (4) areas of focus (manufacturing and advanced manufacturing, energy innovation, social innovation, and healthcare and health technology) through applied research, scholarship, and creative activity.
- Innovation ecosystem spaces: provide campus environments that foster collaboration and integration between teaching, learning, applied research and industry engagement.
- Brand recognition: be a polytechnic leader that is provincially focused, nationally recognized, and first choice for learners, employees, industry and partners.
- Enhanced partnerships: generate $2000m in investments and partnerships and deliver transformational value for students, businesses and communities.
- Employee of choice: be a top 100 nationally recognized employer that elevates and supports each employee to collectively strengthen the polytechnic.
- New Learning Management System (LMS) at agency offers several key benefits:
• Enhanced Student Learning Experience: Enriching course content with interactive features and various learning modalities.
• Personalized Learning Paths: Supporting adaptive content and individualized feedback to cater to diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Timely Assessments and Feedback: Facilitating continuous improvement through timely assessments and constructive feedback.
• Collaboration and Communication: Encouraging discussion forums, group projects, and real-time communication channels among students and instructors.
• User-Friendly Interface: Creating an interface similar to platforms students use daily.
• Streamlined Administrative Tasks: Simplifying course creation, content management, and grading, allowing professors to focus more on teaching and student support.
• Valuable Analytics and Insights: Providing data on student performance, participation, and engagement to inform data-driven decisions.
• Accessibility and Inclusive Design: Ensuring all students, regardless of ability, can fully engage in learning.
• Mobile-Friendly Technology: Offering intuitive, easy-to-use technology that works across all devices.
• Engaging Tools and Resources: Enabling modern, personalized learning experiences.
• Seamless Integration: Ensuring interoperability between academic tools and systems.
• Continuous Improvement and Support: Partnering with the LMS provider for ongoing training and support.
• Technological Expertise: Leveraging the expertise of faculty and staff to enhance teaching across all programs.
• Hybrid and Online Delivery: Integrating hybrid and online delivery with in-person programs to support access and flexibility.
• Leading Online Courses and Programs: Enhancing the portfolio of online courses and programs in areas of strength.
• Continuing Education: Leveraging expertise in continuing education to support a wider range of credentials and pathways for lifelong learners.
- Contract Period/Term: 7 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: March 31, 2025