Cognitive Affordances of Edit772 in the Blackboard TSLE Susan Conrad

Technology Supported Learning Environment Blackboard 9.0 Edit772 Web 2.0 Target Audience Learning Outcomes Assignments & Assessments

Blackboard LMS

LMS Types LMS Trends LMS Tools LMS Roles

TSLE Analysis Process Student Role in Edit772 Logged into Blackboard2-3 times per week Participated in Blackboard training class Permitted access for my own sandbox in BB9.0 Instructor Role in Edit772 Followed up with instructor

TSLE CATS Results Summary Experiential Learning: Hyperlinks, Discussion Boards, folder structure, virtual classroom, wiki Discourse/Dialogic Learning: Discussion Boards, wikis, chat, virtual classroom, , blog Supportive Learning: Discussion Board, , folder structure, Blackboard design, grades, messages, announcements, chats, virtual classroom, office hours, rules generated s, twitter Learn by Doing: wiki, folders, hyperlinks, discussion board (scenario) NOTE: Black text indicates the Technology affords the cognitive criteria & present in the TSLE observe. Blue indicates the technology afforded the cognitive criteria but it was not used.

TSLE CATS Results Summary Critical Thinking: hyperlinks, visualization aspects of BB (text, color), discussion board, wiki, probing questions Conceptual Change: hyperlink, folders, discussion boards, blogs, virtual classrooms, , case studies, twitter, groups Self Regulated Learning: blog, wiki, rules, calendar, online chats, virtual classroom, announcements, messages, folders, color, checklists, grades, , syllabus, hyperlinks, survey NOTE: Black text indicates the Technology affords the cognitive criteria & present in the TSLE observe. Blue indicates the technology afforded the cognitive criteria but it was not used.

Recommendations Utilize Rules for assignments due dates (Time Management) Integrate a scenario in the assignments to promote problem solving (Problem Solving) Cluster information around subject content as opposed to weekly assignments and resource weblinks (Task Breakdown) Use the embedded Blog for reflection Set up groups if the class is 6-8 people

Best Practices First Module – Orientation of Blackboard Wiki – for collaboration Design of the environment – color, text, tag cloud, artifacts, simple and easy to navigate Rules as reminders (not used) Use of Announcements, Twitter and Messages