Blackboard recently acknowledged a software problem related to a Vista Assignments Tool query that contributed significantly to the load/slow server issues that we encountered with Vista in spring 2007. While this particular software issue was addressed in a recent application pack, we remain very conscious that the Vista slowdowns at the end of spring semester were very disruptive to a number of courses.

We would like to invite instructors, support staff and students, and other interested parties to attend one of two identical forums we are hosting this fall on Learning Management Systems (LMS).

During the LMS forums, we will specifically discuss:

• All known factors that contributed to the problems encountered with Vista during spring 2007;
• What we have specifically done and are doing to address these factors;
• What to expect for fall 2007; and
• Strategic goals/direction for LMSs at NC State.

Dates/Times/Locations of forums:

• Thursday, September 27, Talley Student Center Walnut Room, 1 - 3pm
• Friday, October 5, Talley Student Center South Gallery, 1 - 3pm

For more information, see:
http://vista.ncsu.edu/fall07forums.php