Integration of several LMSs

[Barbara Glover]

Hi all,
At the recent Sakai conference there was BOF about Integrating  
multiple LMSs into some type of portal view.  This work had  
originated at the JA-Sig Unconference in November.  There is  
continued interest in this project.

An overview of the problem area was discussed.  Followed by how to  
move this project forward because there is a lot of interest and  
value here.  There is an upcoming JA-Sig conference in April where it  
was felt by the group that having more developed use cases or maybe  
wireframes would be a good next step.

The biggest question with everyone's busy schedule is who can act as  
a lead on this topic?  Is there someone out in the communities who  
might want to lead this?  Jay has offered to organize a page to host  
the continued work.

Here's a brief summary of the problem area.  I feel after a few days  
I've forgotten a few things.  I know Andrew had a good starting  
design at a URL that I don't have.  Please send to list if you have it.

thanks,
Barbara

Scenario: student is forced to go to 2+ LMS's

Persona: Ed
http://wiki.fluidproject.org/display/fluid/Ed+McClellan%2C+Undergraduate

LMS in Portal

Problem to solve
- many LMS (or home grown web sites) required to cover all their classes
- required diferent plces for each
-need comprehensive view
- take longer, harder to remember
- users need a sense of place and where they are in the process

Needs
- one stop / get there
- only remember one place
- summary of relevant info from LMS (let me know when I need to go  
there)
** tests coming up, dry cleaning, dates, etc
** schedule
** assignments due
** announcements
- Not to have to think about where I need to go for different courses

Requirements
Connect to
- sakai
- blackboard
- home grown web sites

Show me my schedule
- changes over time

- one location and consistent format to see homework, tests, etc
- show's available for study group
- shared space for study materials
- schedule group meetings/events
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