In 2016, Columbia University has begun to upgrade CourseWorks from a Sakai-based Learning Management System (LMS) to one powered by Canvas. We anticipate the transition will be complete at the end of 2017. Both systems will be available during the transition period.
Canvas is more suitable to online learning, flipped classrooms, and offers has an improved user experience. It is also has a mobile-friendly interface and a native app.
Sakai-Canvas Fit Gap:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H--hpNxyDXO2mSWYvtCR9xe0LKqsA7z8_vAO8zUmL2U/edit#gid=1848910652
Canvas's project plan:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vLi1DFnPmePIn7H5WtVDBP5z77pq3aVoHbzQQSt0M-g/edit#gid=0
CUIT JIRA (Project Management):
https://cuitjira.atlassian.net/login