WELCOME TO THE IT & LMS COMMITTEE

Faculty of Medical Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

The IT & LMS Committee of the Faculty of Medical Sciences is responsible for strengthening the digital ecosystem that supports teaching, learning, and academic administration. The Committee works collaboratively with academic staff, students, and technical teams to ensure the effective, secure, and ethical use of educational technologies across the faculty.

Our focus includes the strategic development and governance of the LMS, optimisation of digital learning resources, support for blended and online teaching, managing the FMS YouTube channel, and continuous improvement of IT-enabled academic processes. Through innovation, and quality assurance, the Committee aims to enhance learning experiences and support academic excellence in medical education.

 

Objectives of the IT & LMS Committee

  1. To provide strategic leadership and governancefor the Faculty’s digital platforms, including information technology systems, the Learning Management System (LMS), the Faculty website, and official digital media channels.
  2. To ensure reliable, secure, and compliant digital infrastructure, overseeing data protection, information security, content governance, and adherence to institutional and legal requirements across all platforms.
  3. To enhance the quality and consistency of digital learning and communication, supporting teaching, academic administration, and outward-facing digital presence through well-designed and standardised systems.
  4. To oversee the development and management of the Faculty website and official YouTube channel, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, accessibility, copyright compliance, and alignment with the Faculty’s academic mission and branding.
  5. To support staff and students in effective digital engagement, through guidance, capacity building, and best-practice recommendations for LMS use, website content, and educational media production.
  6. To promote innovation and continuous improvement, including the responsible adoption of emerging educational technologies, learning analytics, and digital tools to strengthen education, communication, and institutional visibility.