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The Integrated Learning Environment. Kris Biesinger Office of Information & Instructional Technology GUGM 2004 http://alt.usg.edu. Technology Use “Taxonomy”. Replace mundane Expand access Equity Efficiency/Effectiveness Customize Simplify -- personalize Overall improvement.
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The Integrated Learning Environment Kris Biesinger Office of Information & Instructional Technology GUGM 2004 http://alt.usg.edu
Technology Use “Taxonomy” • Replace mundane • Expand access • Equity • Efficiency/Effectiveness • Customize • Simplify -- personalize • Overall improvement
University System Goals: • To increase participation • To improve retention • To improve time to graduation • To prepare students for careers • To prepare students for life • To continuously improve quality of education experience
Learning Without LimitsStrategic Goals • Enhance Student Learning • Expand Reliable and Secure Access to Information and Services • Increase Customer Focus • Ensure Continuous Innovation • Effectively and Efficiently Plan and Manage IIT Operations
USG LibraryAutomation(GIL) WebCT SCT/Banner PeopleSoftFinancialsHR/PR E-mailCalendaring USOAPPs. PLS LibraryAutomation(PINES) GALILEO Common Web PortalLUMINIS/Campus Pipeline OIIT IntegrationServices Middleware/Supporting ApplicationsData warehouse, Document/Content Management, Directory Services Common Data BaseORACLE Common Operating SystemUNIX Common Communications SystemsPeachNet
A Decade of Innovation 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 • WebMBA™ • Georgia G.L.O.B.E. • eCore™ • Board of Regents Technology Principles • Desktop Distance Learning Initiative • Investing in Instructional Technology • Model Classroom Initiative • Connecting Teachers & Technology • Connecting Students & Services • GALILEO — One Statewide Library • GSAMS • Distance Learning & Telemedicine Act • PeachNet
Timeline 1997: Initial Campus Uses of WebCT 2000: First WebCT Certified Server Jan ’03: First institution live in Vista 1.2 1999: 14 Campuses Using WebCT 2001: 8 Certified Servers. 31 Institutions using System Server. Jan ’04: 17 Institutions with live courses in Vista 2.0 1999: System Endorsement of WebCT. System WebCT Server & WebCT Helpdesk Fall ’05: All Institutions using Vista exclusively April ’02: Systemwide Agreement for Vista
USG WebCT System Server Since Fall 1999, the number of courses hosted on the USG WebCT server has increased over 800%….. …. offering approximately 30X the original number of student seats.
KSU: Test Installation UGA: System Production Site GSU: Campus Edition Hosting Initial Vista Production Site GASOU: Testing and Training Site VSU: Test Installation Vista Sites
Establish a high level minimum standard for all institutions All institutions running Vista by fall 2005 Reduce unnecessary redundancies Limited number of installations across system -- consolidated hosting Ensure reliable and secure environment for instruction Increase efficiencies Increase functionality Facilitate ease of use Improve accountability Minimize customization Create integration with other enterprise systems Academic Enterprise System
USG Vision -- Linking for Learning System Portal System Portal System Portal Campus Portal Campus Portal Campus Portal PeachNet PeachNet PeachNet Student Information (Banner) Student Information (Banner) Student Information (Banner) Admissions Admissions Admissions Bookstore Bookstore Bookstore Data Warehouse Data Warehouse Registration Registration Registration Class Schedules Class Schedules Class Schedules Transcripts Transcripts Transcripts WebCT WebCT WebCT Faculty Information Faculty Information Faculty Information Content Repositories Content Repositories Content Repositories PeopleSoft PeopleSoft GALILEO GIL GALILEO GIL
What’s New in WebCT Vista 3.0? Easier Course Preparation • Link Annotations • More Powerful Course Templates* Efficient Course Management* • Gradable Discussions • New Assessment Grading Options • Easier-to-manage Gradebook • Streamlined Group Management • PeopleLinks Enhanced Student Experience • Group Sign-up Sheets • Offline Learning Modules Insight into e-Learning Impact • Roll-up Reporting • System and Learning Data Export And more …. • Teaching and Learning Tools • User Interface • System Administration • Performance • PowerLinks*
Campus Partnerships Campus Planning SCT -WebCT Integration Training Consortium Learning Objects Faculty Portal Integration with Banner and GALILEO/Powerlinks Research USG Strategies