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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://clickup-help.up.ac.za/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

The University of Pretoria has embarked on updating the clickUP Learning Management System (LMS). This project follow a phased in approach from January 2024 - December 2025. clickUP is the UP name for the Blackboard Learn (Commercial) LMS.

## History

The clickUP system has evolved over the past 25 years: ![lms_six_versions](https://cdn.document360.io/8ea693b1-555d-4973-acf4-f29e9965c563/Images/Documentation/lms_six_versions.png)

Join us on embarking on this new adventure to improve your teaching and learning practice.

## Project Objectives

![project_objectives](https://cdn.document360.io/8ea693b1-555d-4973-acf4-f29e9965c563/Images/Documentation/project_objectives.png)

## About Blackboard's Vision

![Infographic outlines learning support through progress, efficiency, pedagogy, collective experiences, and best-in-class resources.](https://cdn.document360.io/8ea693b1-555d-4973-acf4-f29e9965c563/Images/Documentation/bb_learning_experience.png)