Lorna Allard
Information Technologist
Lorna Allard
Role
Lorna is the primary contact person for UM Learn, the university’s Learning Management System (LMS), and several LMS-integrated solutions including Respondus 4.0, a tool used for offline quiz creation, and Examity, the university’s online proctoring solution for flexible learning courses.
Additionally, Lorna regularly provides consultation and advice to faculty staff, and graduate students on the use of LMS tools and integrated solutions through one-on-one meetings and orientations to smaller departments/units.
Biography
Lorna has worked at the university for over 35 years, starting her career in Extended Education before transitioning to The Centre in 2016. Throughout her career, she has worked exclusively with the Learning Management System (LMS) and has developed expertise in the area of learning technologies.
She provides consultation and advice to faculty, staff, and graduate students as it relates to the use of the LMS and thoroughly enjoys seeing the strides and success that technology has made in teaching and learning.