This was published about a month ago but I just found it today. An interview with Kathy Pletcher who chaired the task force for the University of Wisconsin’s choice of a new course management system. The outcome of this was of much interest to many in the field as it was a fairly well document and rigorous process that ended up selecting a relative newcomer, Desire2Learn, as their final choice. Lots of good tidbits on their process:
“The evaluation scheme was 10% for general requirements, 65% functional and technical requirements, and 25% cost. On a scale of 10,000 points Desire2Learn received 9,700 points.“
97% !! We are seeing similar results in other RFP processes we have been privy too through edutools. This is not an endorsement, just a statement that people are starting to pay attention to this smallish company from Guelph, Ontario. – SWL