Collaborative Learning Environment Preliminary Report - DRAFT November 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

Success Outcomes to Date Infrastructure Migration progress CLE vision elements

Infrastructure & Migration

Vision elements: new technologies and overcoming distance Faculty utilizing new functionality –Blogs, social networking Students taking online exams off-campus Faculty incorporating video and/or web conferencing Faculty experimenting with wiki Faculty experimenting with social networking tools external to the CLE

Vision element: learner-centered SOD students use blog for individual learning plans and self-reflection DS1: Reflecting on clinic lets me figure out what I need to work on in the subsequent clinic rotations.... I can apply similar reflection techniques to PRDS. SON forum activity is brisk, stimulating, and valued

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

SON Examples of CLE in Action

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)