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Introduction to Blackboard

Introduction to Blackboard. Show and Tell Session April 24th 2008. Introduction. Blackboard Vista replaces WebCT CE Phase 1 & 2 pilots complete Phase 3 of the Blackboard implementation underway Migration of courses from WebCT Today we will: Showcase some Pilot BB courses

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Introduction to Blackboard

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  1. Introduction to Blackboard Show and Tell Session April 24th 2008

  2. Introduction • Blackboard Vista replaces WebCT CE • Phase 1 & 2 pilots complete • Phase 3 of the Blackboard implementation underway • Migration of courses from WebCT • Today we will: • Showcase some Pilot BB courses • Outline Staff Support • Make time for Q & A

  3. Blackboard Vista replaces WebCT CE • Blackboard (BB) is the new VLE for UoM • BB is fully integrated with Campus Solutions unlike WebCT • All new VLE course development for academic year 2008/2009 should take place in BB from Feb 08 • From Feb 08 the Phase 3 roll out of BB • Every course unit in Campus Solutions has a dedicated presence in Blackboard; all first level course units should have a Blackboard module meeting the minimum requirements for delivery in session 2008-09

  4. Showcase • Showcase 3 BB courses: • Communication in Education • eLearning Essentials • CAMILLE • These courses illustrate some of the new features found in the BB VLE • eLearning Essentials is a support site for designers

  5. Staff Support (1) • Principal site to support eLearning at UoM • www.manchester.ac.uk/elearning • To learn more about using BB, you can self-enrol on 2 very useful courses: • eLearning Essentials • Familiarise yourself with Blackboard • BB Training Workshops • From principal eLearning website: • www.manchester.ac.uk/elearning/traindevelop/workshops/

  6. Staff Support (2) • Humanities eLearning Team • Information, advice • Contact elearning@manchester.ac.uk • eLearning websites: • Principal site to support eLearning at UoM • www.manchester.ac.uk/elearning • Humanities website, supporting the implementation of BB • www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/tandl/elearning/blackboard/

  7. Staff Support (3) • A set of ‘How to Guides’ explaining the use of BB tools have been developed • Videos to show basic actions • Various eLearning events: • Drop-ins • School Specific Meetings • Open Meetings • Check website for event details: • www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/tandl/elearning/events.html

  8. Further Discussion (Q/A) • What’s next? • Further School sessions & drop-ins • Leave your contact details and we will get back to you to answer specific questions

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