1 The Networked Learning Environment

2 Blackboards Product Strategy Leading institutions are harnessing the power of information networks to connect people and resources in new and powerful ways. In moving beyond Course Web Sites, these institutions are deploying their core technologies in an effort to establish a dynamic and cohesive learning network. Blackboards product strategy is to develop and support the core technologies that enable a true Networked Learning Environment.

3 Introducing the Networked Learning Environment Networked Learning Environment - A true networked learning environment exists when any student or teacher can view instructional content, collaborate with educators, evaluate academic performance and access any learning resources at any time to achieve their educational objectives.

4 The Networked Learning Environment

5 MISSION CRITICAL EXPLORATORY TIME SUPPORTEDSTRATEGICTRANSFORMATIVE: THE NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Phase I Phase 2Phase 3Phase 4 Phase 5 Course web sites. Commercial enterprise course management system. Online courses, organisations and institutional services integrated with back-office systems. A full online campus with learning communities and shared digital content resources. When any student or teacher can view instructional content, collaborate with educators, evaluate academic performance and access learning resources at any time to achieve their educational objectives. INSTITUTIONAL GROWTH The Path to the Networked Learning Environment

6 MISSION CRITICAL EXPLORATORY TIME SUPPORTEDSTRATEGICTRANSFORMATIVE: THE NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Phase I Phase 2Phase 3Phase 4 Phase 5 INSTITUTIONAL BENEFITS The Faculty Benefits of a Networked Learning Environment Evaluations & Outcomes Management Student Centred Learning Access to High Quality Content Instructor Efficiency Anytime / Anywhere Access

7 MISSION CRITICAL EXPLORATORY TIME SUPPORTEDSTRATEGICTRANSFORMATIVE: THE NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Phase I Phase 2Phase 3Phase 4 Phase 5 Extend the traditional classroom experience online. Reduce time required for instructors to complete routine administrative tasks. Carry collaboration and communication beyond the course and bring them online. Map instructional activities to specific learning outcomes for students. Extend learning tools to all departments, programmes, organisations and non-traditional settings. Enrich student and faculty experiences with easy access to a broad array of web-based services Enable campus- wide access to shared learning objects. Deepen performance management across courses, terms, programmes and departments Support branding and other programme-specific requirements. Enhance all facets of the daily education experience. Encourage student- centred learning. Explore new teaching, learning and research interactions. Share content, collaborate and perform research with other academic communities. Enable anytime and anywhere access to learning content. Provide life-long learning opportunities for students, alumni and faculty. INSTITUTIONAL GROWTH The Objectives of the Networked Learning Environment

8 MISSION CRITICAL EXPLORATORY TIME SUPPORTEDSTRATEGICTRANSFORMATIVE: THE NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Phase I Phase 2Phase 3Phase 4 Phase 5 INSTITUTIONAL GROWTH The Features in a Networked Learning Environment Building Blocks (Open APIs) eMarketplace eCommerce Wireless / PDA Multi-Institution Branding & Mgmt e-Portfolios e-Reserves Learning Object Catalog Multi-Language Support Disk Space & Bandwidth Mgmt Workflow Versioning Collaborative File Storage Content & File Management Role-based Information Delivery Standards System Integration Enterprise Scalability Channels / Modules Portal Web Services Community Building Tools Reporting & Performance Dashboard Group Projects Virtual Classroom / Collaboration Adaptive Release Learning Units Personal Information Management Discussion Board Gradebook Assignments Assessments & Surveys Online Textbook Content Syllabus Builder Course Management Teaching & Learning Tools Content Authoring Multi-Language Support Disk Space & Bandwidth Mgmt Workflow Versioning Collaborative File Storage Content & File Management Role-based Information Delivery Standards System Integration Enterprise Scalability Channels / Modules Portal Web Services Community Building Tools Reporting & Performance Dashboard Group Projects Virtual Classroom / Collaboration Adaptive Release Learning Units Personal Information Management Discussion Board Gradebook Assignments Assessments & Surveys Online Textbook Content Syllabus Builder Course Management Teaching & Learning Tools Content Authoring Standards System Integration Enterprise Scalability Channels / Modules Portal Web Services Community Building Tools Reporting & Performance Dashboard Group Projects Virtual Classroom / Collaboration Adaptive Release Learning Units Personal Information Management Discussion Board Gradebook Assignments Assessments & Surveys Online Textbook Content Syllabus Builder Course Management Teaching & Learning Tools Content Authoring Discussion Board Gradebook Assignments Assessments & Surveys Online Textbook Content Syllabus Builder Course Management Teaching & Learning Tools Content Authoring Teaching & Learning Tools Content Authoring

9 MISSION CRITICAL EXPLORATORY TIME SUPPORTEDSTRATEGICTRANSFORMATIVE: THE NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Phase I Phase 2Phase 3Phase 4 Phase 5 INSTITUTIONAL GROWTH The Products for a Networked Learning Environment Bb Learning System Bb Learning Sys Bb Community Sys Bb Learning Sys Bb Community Sys Bb Content Sys Bb Learning Sys Bb Community Sys Bb Content Sys Blackboard Academic Suite Bb Learning Sys – Basic Edition

10 MISSION CRITICAL EXPLORATORY TIME SUPPORTEDSTRATEGICTRANSFORMATIVE: THE NETWORKED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Phase I Phase 2Phase 3Phase 4 Phase 5 Driving forces behind the Networked Learning Environment Educational & Industry Standards Faculty Input Open Development Environment

11 Faculty Input Blackboard develops its products by working closely with our clients and partners –Dedicated Product Development Partners –Product Advisory Boards –Client Listserves –Focus Groups –Blackboard Days in Region –Client-Bb Strategy Sessions (100+ each year) Optimised for incorporating feedback –Rapid development cycles enable quick responses to our clients and the market –Product updates with new features and maintenance enhancements released quarterly –Clients encouraged to upgrade when they see fit

12 Blackboard incorporates industry and technology standards focusing on: Usability and accessibility Content interoperability Data integration Authentication Supported Standards: 508 Compliance (Accessibility) ADL SCORM 1.2 LMS-RTE3 ADL SCORM 2004 (under development) NLN MS LRN IMS Metadata IMS Content & Packaging IMS Question & Test Interoperability IMS Enterprise IMS ePortfolios (under development) RSS Channels uPortal / JA-SIG LDAP Kerberos Shibboleth ATHENS (UK) A-Select (NL) Kerberos LRN RSS Channels Educational and Industry Standards

13 Blackboard's open architecture - Building Blocks - enables you to: –develop your own product extensions –leverage partner-developed applications –integrate with existing institution systems –leverage industry standards and open source initiatives Bb Developer Network: –a freely available SDK (software development kit) –over 125 academic institutions and commercial vendors as members –an annual Developers Conference More than 115 community-developed applications available in our Building Blocks catalogue An Open Development Environment

14 The Networked Learning Environment and the Bb Academic Suite The Goal: –Achieve a Networked Learning Environment The Benefits: –Anywhere Anytime Access –Instructor Efficiency –Access to High Quality Content –Student Centred Learning –Evaluations and Outcomes Management The Solution: 1 Suite 3 Systems 36 Capabilities 300+ Features Unlimited Possibilities