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This article discusses the current educational technology landscape, including PebblePad, Blackboard, Adobe Connect, Turnitin, and the Marks Recording System. It explores the considerations of integrating PebblePad into existing systems, the importance of an awareness campaign, and the way forward for enhancing learning experiences. User experiences, support arrangements, and future ideas for educational technology are also discussed.
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School of Business Pebblebash 2014 • Pebblepad: Enhancing learning delivery by extending the capability of existing educational technologies • By • Ross Yates
School of Business Overview • Current environment • Which technology is best? • PebblePad considerations • Awareness campaign • The way forward • Discussion & user experiences
School of Business Current environment • Current educational technologies: • PebblePad • Blackboard (SP13 & portal) • Adobe Connect • Turnitin • Marks Recording System (MRS) • Duplication of elements (e.g. assessments) • Limited training and support • MRS driver for blackboard grading
School of Business Which technology is best? • Shared capability in key areas • Complementary not competitive • Mosthave tight integration with Bb
School of Business PebblePad considerations? • Full-featured feedback (UTEI) • Career prospects • Templates guide learning (Unit Plan) • Artefact reuse • Product complexity • Staged introduction – starting slow
School of Business Workbook
School of Business Awareness campaign • More training courses scheduled • Highlight capabilities • PebblePadintegration in Bb courses • Information sessions at schools • Student consultants • Tip sheets & videos
School of Business The way forward • Emphasis on course design • Clear pathways for learning defined • Need to highlight benefits • Improved student experience • Currently 20% units use PebblePad • Greater collaboration • Student skills in using PebblePad
School of Business Discussion • User experiences • Support arrangements • Suggestions • Future role of educational technology • Thoughts and ideas