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m ore ways to collaborate

m ore ways to collaborate. t han ever before…. e ndless possibilities. Over the years, our customers have demonstrated that when it comes to using Blackboard Collaborate, the POSSIBILITIES ARE ALMOST ENDLESS.

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m ore ways to collaborate

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  1. more ways to collaborate • than ever before…

  2. endless possibilities Over the years, our customers have demonstrated that when it comes to using Blackboard Collaborate, the POSSIBILITIES ARE ALMOST ENDLESS. Here are just 10 of the many ways you can put Blackboard Collaborate to work for your institution, each with it’s own mini-case study.

  3. • A substantial increase in value for this product has been achieved by thinking creatively about other potential uses. This innovation is exactly what keeps us—a small, private institution with a limited budget—able to justify expenses like Collaborate. “ Christine PageManager of Technology Integration and Resource CenterThe College of Saint Rose

  4. LIVE 1 INSTRUCTION Traditional distance learning programs have low completion rates. Today’s instructors need a method to effectively engage students in a blended or totally online environment.

  5. 1 CASE STUDY Reduced Online Course Attrition Rate by 48% 42% reduction in average $ spent per student 16.5% increase in grades for students who listened to archives compared to those who only used slides 24% 8.5%

  6. 2 MEETINGS You can easily host effective meetings, significantly reducing travel and related costs and decreasing time away from the job.

  7. 2 CASE STUDY “Blackboard Collaborate allows us to realize operational efficiencies in all facets of our institution through reduced travel costs, enhanced ability to provide on-demand services, and use of innovative strategies for faculty and staff development” SAVED $300,000 in a 12-month span by holding statewide staff meetings online Dr. Kara Monroe Assistant Vice ProvostCenter for Instructional TechnologyIvy Tech Community College

  8. RECORDED 3 CONTENT Instructors can easily convert session recordings to industry-standard MP3 and MP4 formatsfor students to stream or download to desktop, laptop, or ANY mobile device.

  9. 3 CASE STUDY students wholistened to session archives increased grades 24% on quizzes and final exams compared to those who only used slides CASE STUDY Students downloaded 23,000 session recordings in 2012

  10. ONLINE 4 CONFERENCE Expand your reach, attract more participants and presenters, and reduce travel and facilities costs by offering a virtual component to your conference or holding it completely online.

  11. 4 CASE STUDY eColloquiumPer-Session Attendance eColloquiumTotal Participation 130 506 25-50 150 Offline Online Offline Online

  12. MOBILE WEB 5 CONFERENCING Today’s tech-savvy, constantly connected students want to participate in real-time classes and collaboration sessions on their mobile devices—from wherever they are.

  13. 5 CASE STUDY “Adding support for Android devices helps our accessibility initiative by giving students more options for communicating with their instructors at a distance. Students can attend a quick, on-the-go tutoring session or drop into an instructor's virtual office via their Android Smartphone. No computer required.” Jason BusbinStudent Support SpecialistUniversity of West Georgia

  14. VIRTUAL 6 OFFICE HOURS Teachers can extend availability to studentswith a virtual office. Application sharing and queued chat for tutoring and online office hours provide an ideal learning environment.

  15. 6 CASE STUDY “An instructor came to me wanting to use Second Life for virtual office hours. I asked him what his goals were, and he said he wanted to be accessible and personalized. As soon as I showed him the video and screen sharing in Blackboard Collaborate enterprise instant messaging, he was SOLD.” Jane HimmelAssociate Director, Center for Distributed LearningUniversity of North Texas

  16. STUDENT/PARENT 7 ORIENTATION Expand geographical reach, attract more students and increase competitive advantage. Showcase your programs for prospective students and their parents online. Conduct orientation for new students and record the sessions for those who couldn’t attend.

  17. 7 CASE STUDY At their Virtual Open Week, 22 schools held 116 sessions for prospective students and their parents: 50% 90% of attendees said they were much more likely to study at the university of attendees said they would recommend to a friend

  18. 8 REMOTE GUEST SPEAKER/VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP Online education is all about creating engaging learning environments. Bring in remote experts like writers or scientists to the virtual classroom or send students on a virtual field trip, such as a museum tour

  19. 8 CASE STUDY SAVED $3,000–$4,000 by inviting guest experts to present virtually in one class

  20. PROFESSIONAL 9 DEVELOPMENT Attract and retain qualified instructors and staff by providing cost-effective, ongoing professional development. Connect teachers on a campus-wide level to share best practices. Offer real-time or recorded training sessions for applications, tools, and administrative systems.

  21. 9 CASE STUDY 300 >2,000 participated in a 12-week, credit-bearing training course for faculty completed a faculty development workshop in the 2011-12 academic year INSTRUCTORS TEACHERS CASE STUDY

  22. VIRTUAL 10 HELPDESK Need additional methods to provide support and immediate assistance to students, faculty, and staff? Supplement your physical help desk or learning center. So students can get access to experts and resources without coming to campus.

  23. 10 CASE STUDY connected library services and help desks across 23 CAMPUSES

  24. what’s next? Read 10 Cool Ways to Engage with Blackboard Collaboratewhite paper. Download now. Learn more about the key features and benefits of Blackboard Collaborate. View recorded demos. See how other customers are using Blackboard Collaborate in innovative ways. View case study library.

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