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  • 1.  Using LMS instead of Field Software

    Posted 23 hours ago

    Good Morning from Texas,

    We're currently using Sonia for our field software program, but we're looking ahead as our contract expires in the Spring of 2027. We heard recently through the grapevine that some social work programs are utilizing their LMS system to manage field documents (Canvas, to be specific). We were hoping that someone here has the experience of using Canvas for tracking and managing field documents and would be willing to discuss the pros/cons.

    We're finding, like many others, that Sonia is not always user friendly (especially for us administrators) and the cost is somewhat prohibitive as we're a very tiny program. We would also be willing to consider alternative field software programs. I know that Experiential Learning Cloud (previously known as Tevera) has come under the Lumivero umbrella, but was not sure if we should be considering other options.

    I would also love to talk with anyone that doesn't use a field software program at all - we would be very curious if we can create our own system that would meet our needs.

    Thank you, and wishing everyone a great end to their semester.

    Meg DeJong-Shier



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    Margaret Dejong-Shier
    MSSW Field Director
    West Texas A&M University
    Canyon TX
    806-651-2624
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  • 2.  RE: Using LMS instead of Field Software

    Posted 2 hours ago
    Hi Margaret,

    We onboarded with Lumivero ELC this year after using ALCEA ipt for many years.  I wish I could give positive feedback about our experience with ELC, but it has been an extremely frustrating, confusing and time consuming process. At this point, I'm actually feeling like we've lost some functionality in the transition from what ALCEA was able to do for us.  If you are a small program, I do think that ALCEA could definitely meet your needs and is extremely affordable.  ELC is exponentially more expensive and we're honestly having some regrets about having made the switch.  We're sticking with it for a while and hoping things will get better, but it is not nearly as user friendly and functional as the sales team led us to believe.

    Best of luck with your search,
    Molly

    Molly Hogan-Fowler, LICSW
    Director of Practicum Education
    (she/her/hers)
     
    School of Social Work
    Salem State University
    287 Lafayette St.
    Salem, MA 01970
    (978) 542-2575
     
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