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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
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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