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COMPUTER CENTRE

COMPUTER CENTRE. Blackboard The Leicester Experience Dr Richard Mobbs Head of Learning Technology, Computer Centre. Where we came from. List Server. E-mail. CAS L E. T A LENT / TLTSN (1996-1999). S T ILE (1992-1996). W E BBOARD (2000). 1998-2001. UKeU 2001-2005. Styles of Learning.

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COMPUTER CENTRE

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  1. COMPUTER CENTRE BlackboardThe Leicester Experience Dr Richard Mobbs Head of Learning Technology, Computer Centre

  2. Where we came from List Server E-mail CAS LE TALENT / TLTSN (1996-1999) STILE (1992-1996) WEBBOARD (2000) 1998-2001 UKeU 2001-2005

  3. Styles of Learning • resource based learning • tutorials • simulations and models • information retrieval systems • drill and practice • self assessment and feedback

  4. What we could offer • Web server accounts • On-line resources (multi-media) • On-line databases • Limited protection of resources • Limited assessment • On-line discussion

  5. What we couldn’t offer • Controlled access to resources • Student tracking • Controlled delivery • Good quality information

  6. The Learning Hysteresis learning e-Learning e-Learning time

  7. Important Issues • Had we established clear objectives for the use of a VLE? • Resources required to implement and support the system • How many students? • Cost of the system (hardware & software) • Cost of training and support • Support agreed standards (IMS) for integration

  8. Getting Started 2001: VLE paper to VCAC with a 5 year Business Plan No… we didn’t look at Open Source JISC Funding / Advice

  9. The Contenders • BlackBoard • WebCT • Learnwise • Fretwell-Downing

  10. Considerations • Ease of Use • Joining a Family • Cost • Integration • Additional Staff Resources

  11. VLE Ownership AcademicDepartments MIS: Student Record; Timetable; Examination AcademicStaff Development Learning & Teaching Strategy ComputingServices Library

  12. Blackboard

  13. Blackboard VLE VLE Web Environment Data Base Data Base Operating System Operating System

  14. Roll Out 2002: Basic System Launched with modules mainly from School of Education.

  15. Further Developments • 2004: Move to Blackboard Enterprise • 2005: Blackboard Content System added – support for ePortfolios etc. • 2006: Blackboard Community System

  16. Bb Growth @ Leicester

  17. From VLE Controlled Access / Delivery Virtual Learning Environment CurriculumMapping LearningResources Tutor Support Communication Off-LineLearning Assessment Tracking

  18. From VLE to MLE Managed Learning Environment Controlled Access / Delivery Virtual Learning Environment CurriculumMapping LearningResources Quality Process Tutor Support Communication Off-LineLearning Assessment Tracking Student Record System Business Systems External Agencies

  19. Transport Layer – Used to communicate between various services User-centric MLE Student Record System Library VLE Timetables Web Services and Other Services Portal User Authentication

  20. MLE Solution SAP (currently supporting HR & Finance) Merger of Computer Centre & MIS after SUMS Review

  21. eLearning Developments • Staff Development – VLE/elearning Trainer (2003) (Integrated into the PGCERT course) • Prof of eLearning – Gilly Salmon (2005) • eLearning Strategy – currently separate to Learning and Teaching Strategy; approved by Learning and Teaching Committee

  22. Blackboard Developments • Content System (2005) • Course Content Management • ePortfolios (myPDP) • eReserves (CLA support) • Community System (2006)

  23. Training & Support • Blackboard training day once a month during term time and it includes one hour Blackboard familiarization session, two hour workshop on course site set up, contents, assessment and communication tools, a two hour workshop plus for individual support on project work and drop in session. • ‘Enhancing your course with a VLE’ events to focus on pedagogic issues of using a VLE and practical session on using Blackboard communication tools. • Ad-hoc training session for departments or course teams. • eDays

  24. Additional Features • JISC Plagiarism Detection Service • Macromedia Breeze • Presenter: PowerPoint + audio to Flash “streaming” files • Meeting: video conferencing

  25. Does it work?

  26. Demonstration Blackboard:http://blackboard.le.ac.uk/ E brochures:http://breeze.le.ac.uk/t7shu2u.ub2dth/

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