Eduserv commissions an investigation into the uptake and use of Microsoft SharePoint by HEIs

Eduserv has commissioned an investigation into the uptake and use of Microsoft SharePoint by Higher Education Institutions from Northumbria University. The research is being lead by Professor Julie McLeod and is due to be completed in November 2009.

There is evidence to suggest that interest in Microsoft SharePoint as a solution for higher education and the wider public sector is growing. This survey seeks to understand the level and nature of such interest and whether it is justified in terms of accepted good practice. It will also inform our strategic plans in line with our charitable mission to realised the benefits of IT for education.

The study will include a mix of telephone interviews, face-to face meetings and an online public consultation. The final report will be publicly available under a Creative Commons Licence

For further information, please visit the project website.