Evidence

Changes in higher education and what it means for your LMS strategy

Across higher education, the question is no longer which LMS has more features, but which one can support your future strategy. If your LMS is meeting today’s needs but beginning to create constraints, this page brings together the research and practical guidance to help you evaluate your next move and plan a structured transition.

What to consider when rethinking your LMS

Join Professor Martin Bean CBE, global education leader and former Vice Chancellor of RMIT University in this 6 part video masterclass series as he shares insights on overcoming the limitations of legacy platforms and embracing the future of digital learning.

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Research

The future of EdTech

If you are building a case or reassessing your current approach, these reports bring together the key trends, trade-offs, and considerations shaping LMS decisions across higher education.

Lifelong learning in practice: How universities are expanding beyond traditional programmes

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An Institutional AI Audit: Building Better AI for Education

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Migration

The bigger risk is often standing still

For most institutions, the concern is disruption. With the right approach, the move is more structured and more predictable than expected.

Canvas LMS Vs Your Legacy LMS

Many institutions are reassessing their LMS as learner expectations, AI capabilities, and long-term educational strategies continue to evolve. 

Should you ditch your legacy LMS?

How to Switch LMS

Whether it’s forced “upgrades”, unwelcome product changes, or reduced confidence in the long-term roadmap - sometimes institutions look to change LMS earlier than planned. This guide shows you what this process might look like for your institution, and how the Instructure’s Services team will be there each step of the way.

Your Guide to Switching to Canvas LMS

Case Study: University of Liverpool

Discover how Liverpool University developed a modern and user-friendly LMS that enhances the digital experience for students and extends the university's global reach.

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Questions institutions ask

What is a modern LMS?

A modern LMS is designed to support how universities operate today, not how they operated when many platforms were first introduced.

It brings together intuitive course design, seamless user experiences, and the flexibility to support different modes of learning, from on-campus delivery to fully online and short-form learning.

Importantly, it should integrate easily with other systems, support data-driven decision making, and provide a foundation that can evolve as institutional priorities change

Why are universities changing LMS?

Many universities are re-evaluating their LMS as expectations around teaching, learning, and digital infrastructure continue to shift.

 

In some cases, institutions are also responding to changes in product direction, reliability concerns, or a lack of confidence in how their current platform will support future plans

What does a successful LMS transition look like?

A successful LMS transition is planned, phased, and focused on continuity for both staff and students.

Most institutions begin by aligning the change to their broader strategy, then move through migration, training, and rollout in stages.

With the right approach, the transition becomes an opportunity to enhance course experiences, support new models of learning, and create stronger alignment across the institution.

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