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OIT UPDATES University Assembly. Rob Robinson Assistant Vice Provost Director, Office of Learning & Engagement. September 13, 2011. Banner – Blackboard Integration. More tightly connect Blackboard with Banner Enable automatic course-shell creation Significantly reduces manual processes
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OIT UPDATESUniversity Assembly Rob Robinson Assistant Vice Provost Director, Office of Learning & Engagement September 13, 2011
Banner – Blackboard Integration • More tightly connect Blackboard with Banner • Enable automatic course-shell creation • Significantly reduces manual processes • Enables grades to move more easily from Bb to Banner • Direct push, or • Download spreadsheet, manipulate, upload • Multiple parts to the project, including…
Single Student ID • Blackboard-Banner integration required use of a single student identity • MY UTSA ID (abc123) is now the primary credential for log-on, replacing the Banner ID • Communications tsunami • OIT as well as Admissions, Enrollment Services, Registrar, etc. • Some students still confused • Technical glitches – worked through.
New Learning Management System • Blackboard CE8 is “end of life” in January 2013 • Faculty Task Force • ~40 members • Provide feedback • Experience and review potential replacement systems • Decision factors • Faculty, staff, student feedback • Technical and financial • Conversion and training
New Learning Management System • Platforms being reviewed • Blackboard Learn • Desire2Learn • Pearson E-College • Moodle/Joule • Instructure Canvas
Hybrid Courses • Summer Hybrid Academy • 70 attendees to date • Courses being offered every semester • Continuous growth • Classroom Scheduling • Working with Registrar’s Office to develop & deploy guidance. • Guidelines and forms on Registrar’s website
Faculty Instructional Tech Lab FIT Lab to open in Spring ’12 Hands-on technology Access to Instructional Design/Developer teams Classroom, hybrid, online modes
Board of Regents/UT System • Institute for Transformative Learning • $50M over two years • “…competitive grants, matching awards, and awards for leading innovators, as well as through public/private ventures” • MYEDU.com • System-wide agreement • “…provide enhanced access to online data including academic course, grade history, and degree information”
Questions? Contact: Rob Robinson 458-5868 rob.robinson@utsa.edu