1. COMPUTER CENTRE Blackboard The Leicester Experience Dr Richard Mobbs Head of Learning Technology, Computer Centre

2. Where we came from TALENT / TLTSN (1996-1999) WEBBOARD (2000) E-mail List Server STILE (1992-1996) CAS LECAS LE 1998-2001 UKeU 2001-2005

3. Styles of Learning resource based learning tutorials simulations and models information retrieval systems drill and practice self assessment and feedback

4. What we could offer Web server accounts On-line resources (multi-media) On-line databases Limited protection of resources Limited assessment On-line discussion

5. What we couldn’t offer Controlled access to resources Student tracking Controlled delivery Good quality information

6. The Learning Hysteresis time learning e-Learning

7. 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

8. Getting Started 2001: VLE paper to VCAC with a 5 year Business Plan No… we didn’t look at Open Source JISC Funding / Advice

9. The Contenders BlackBoard WebCT Learnwise Fretwell-Downing

10. Considerations Ease of Use Joining a Family Cost Integration Additional Staff Resources

11. Ownership VLE MIS: Student Record; Timetable; Examination Academic Staff Development Learning & Teaching Strategy Computing Services Library Academic Departments

12. Blackboard

13. Blackboard VLE Web Environment Operating System VLE Data Base Operating System Data Base

14. Roll Out 2002: Basic System Launched with modules mainly from School of Education.

15. Further Developments 2004: Move to Blackboard Enterprise 2005: Blackboard Content System added – support for ePortfolios etc. 2006: Blackboard Community System

16. Bb Growth @ Leicester Bb Course Sites Business Plan Users 2002590-3000292 20032383-60002854 2004*5026-100007041 200591610-1500012176 2006108015177

17. From VLE Virtual Learning Environment Curriculum Mapping Controlled Access / Delivery Tutor SupportCommunication TrackingAssessment Learning Resources Off-Line Learning

18. From VLE to MLE Virtual Learning Environment Curriculum Mapping Controlled Access / Delivery Tutor SupportCommunication TrackingAssessment Learning Resources Off-Line Learning Student Record System Business Systems Quality Process Managed Learning Environment External Agencies

19. User-centric MLE Transport Layer – Used to communicate between various services Library Student Record System VLETimetables Portal Web Services and Other Services User Authentication

20. MLE Solution SAP (currently supporting HR & Finance) Merger of Computer Centre & MIS after SUMS Review

21. 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

22. Blackboard Developments Content System (2005) –Course Content Management –ePortfolios (myPDP) –eReserves (CLA support) Community System (2006)

23. 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

24. Additional Features JISC Plagiarism Detection Service Macromedia Breeze –Presenter: PowerPoint + audio to Flash “streaming” files –Meeting: video conferencing

25. Does it work?

26. Demonstration Blackboard: http://blackboard.le.ac.uk/ http://blackboard.le.ac.uk/ E brochures: http://breeze.le.ac.uk/t7shu2u.ub2dth/ http://breeze.le.ac.uk/t7shu2u.ub2dth/