Collaborative Learning Environment Preliminary Report - DRAFT October 22, 2008

Definition The CLE is a virtual community platform that advances learning and knowledge creation through the innovative and effective use of technology.

Vision The CLE… connects the physical and virtual learning environments and integrates with technology-enhanced learning spaces. supports inter-professional education and collaboration by facilitating the sharing of expertise and resources. enhances content discovery by learners and instructors. supports courses and curriculum. provides collaborative spaces for non-course-based learning activities. overcomes barriers of physical distance and disciplinary silos.

Vision The CLE… facilitates learner's ownership of his/her learning. adapts, leverages, and incorporates new and emerging technologies and trends. is supported by an evidence-based evaluation and research program. supports research and innovation in education. harnesses the power of educational innovation and information technology to advance UCSF as a global leader in health sciences education.

About the Platform web-based environment integrates multiple tools and services customized to meet UCSF's needs employs standards-based solutions leveraging open source solutions where possible provides an integrated user experience provides a centralized environment and the flexibility to distribute content and functionality across other systems

Timeline – Phase I Fall 2008 Initial launch of Moodle system for academic instruction, including some courses from each school. 8/ /2010 Migration of courses from WebCT to new CLE to complete in July / /2010 Two systems run in parallel. Fall 2010 All content available on new system and WebCT retired.

Success Outcomes to Date Gwen, Chris and faculty: add here examples of evidence of success related to our vision statements such as facilitating learner’s ownership of learning and incorporating new technologies Gwen & others: Include quotes from students Gail/Brian: illustrate migration progress graphically

Near Term Work Plan Foundational Work –Establish and engage Advisory Group with broad representation (faculty, staff, and students) –Define CLE –Define success outcomes & identify risks –Develop mechanisms for student input –Identify needs to help set priorities –Review and summarize literature Integration Projects –Provide input on Library/SOM Ilios Project –Provide guidance on enrollment strategies

School of Nursing Progress / Success Fall fully functioning courses –4 replications of WebCT courses –8 newly designed Course sites created for all Fall 08 and Winter 09 scheduled courses –Ready to use when / if faculty decide to use the CLE –Ready to use in “Hands-on-Moodle” training –Ready to import for Fall 09 and Winter 10 Migration from WebCT going well thanks to help from CIT Faculty and students adjusting quickly and well Some faculty incorporating video and/or web conferencing Some faculty incorporating non- Moodle social networking tools Some faculty creating question banks Some faculty allowing students to take exams built in Moodle off campus T4 – SON Educational Technology site gaining traction Teaching Institute planned for Summer 09

School of Nursing Progress / Success Fall 2008 Early adopters are using a significant amount of Moodle functionality Most courses are active and engaging – not just content repositories Forum activity is brisk, stimulating, and valued Faculty are experimenting with Wikis and Blogs Faculty are using the calendar Learning curve varies among faculty and students, but almost all say that this is much better than WebCt See examples of how faculty and students are using Moodle – next two slides.

Significant level of forum activity Drop Box for Group Assignment Group Wikis This course makes good use of the active learning / social networking tools. In addition to the resources that have been placed within each week, students are expected to actively engage with each other using discussion forums, wikis, and group assignments. The design of the course supports, encourages, and acknowledges participation. (Used with permission)

This course makes good use a variety of the resource and activity tools: Links to files and websites Questionnaires Forums Case Studies Weekly Readings And more … Activities and resources are designed and placed to augment guest speakers (pre- and post-lecture). (Used with permission)