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COMPUTER CENTRE
Blackboard
The Leicester Experience
Dr Richard MobbsHead of Learning Technology, Computer Centre
Where we came from
TALENT / TLTSN (1996-1999)
WEBBOARD (2000)
E-mail List Server
STILE (1992-1996)
CAS LE
1998-2001
UKeU 2001-2005
Styles of Learning
• resource based learning
• tutorials
• simulations and models
• information retrieval systems
• drill and practice
• self assessment and feedback
What we could offer
• Web server accounts
• On-line resources (multi-media)
• On-line databases
• Limited protection of resources
• Limited assessment
• On-line discussion
What we couldn’t offer
• Controlled access to resources
• Student tracking
• Controlled delivery
• Good quality information
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
Getting Started
2001: VLE paper to VCAC with a 5 year Business Plan
No… we didn’t look at Open Source
JISC Funding / Advice
Ownership
VLE
MIS: Student Record; Timetable; Examination
AcademicStaff Development
Learning & Teaching Strategy
ComputingServices
Library
AcademicDepartments
Further Developments
• 2004: Move to Blackboard Enterprise
• 2005: Blackboard Content System added – support for ePortfolios etc.
• 2006: Blackboard Community System
Bb Growth @ LeicesterBb Course
SitesBusiness
PlanUsers
2002 59 0-3000 292
2003 238 3-6000 2854
2004* 502 6-10000 7041
2005 916 10-15000 12176
2006 1080 15177
From VLE
Virtual Learning Environment
CurriculumMapping
Controlled Access / Delivery
Tutor Support Communication
TrackingAssessment
LearningResources
Off-LineLearning
From VLE to MLE
Virtual Learning Environment
CurriculumMapping
Controlled Access / Delivery
Tutor Support Communication
TrackingAssessment
LearningResources
Off-LineLearning
Student Record System
Business Systems
Quality Process
Managed Learning Environment
External Agencies
User-centric MLETransport Layer – Used to communicate between
various services
Library Student Record System
VLE Timetables
Portal
Web Services and Other Services
User Authentication
MLE Solution
SAP (currently supporting HR & Finance)
Merger of Computer Centre & MIS after SUMS Review
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
Blackboard Developments
• Content System (2005)– Course Content Management– ePortfolios (myPDP)– eReserves (CLA support)
• Community System (2006)
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
Additional Features
• JISC Plagiarism Detection Service
• Macromedia Breeze – Presenter: PowerPoint + audio to Flash
“streaming” files– Meeting: video conferencing
Does it work?Optical Fibre Communications mark distribution
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Demonstration
Blackboard:http://blackboard.le.ac.uk/
E brochures:http://breeze.le.ac.uk/t7shu2u.ub2dth/