1. > From Learning Management Systems (LMS) to Learning Community Systems (LCS) presented by Fran Marshall & Ken Baldauf Florida State University

2. Research on Course Management Systems in Higher Education, Ken Baldauf, Vanessa Dennen, Wenting Jiang, Fran Marshall, Information Age Publishing, 2014, Edited by Dr. Angela Benson (University Alabama) and Dr. Andrew Whitworth (University of Manchester) – part of the “Perspectives in Instructional Technology and Distance Education” series. Based on chapter to be published in:

3. > Outline 1.FSU’s Program in Interdisciplinary Computing 2.Rationale and Motivation 3.Defining an LCS 4.Our LCS Solution 5.Implementation 6.Demonstration 7.Research Results 8.Conclusion

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5. > WHAT IS PIC? PIC is truly interdisciplinary Reports to Deans and Steering Committee develops and promotes applied computer classes promotes innovative work of students explores new technologies for online education

6. > WHAT IS PIC?

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10. > http://digitech.fsu.edu/

11. Page 2/22 > Rationale and Motivation for Learning Community Systems

12. > The (i)nternet Generation

13. The Technology Generation > Talking about the iGeneration The Expressive Generation The Connected Generation The Media Generation The Multitasking Generation The Demanding Generation

14. "The growth curve on the use of technology with children is exponential, and we run the risk of being out of step with this generation as far as how they learn and how they think," Rosen says. "We have to give them options because they want their world individualized."

15. Inspiring the iGeneration!

16. > Inspiring the iGeneration??

17. > Online Instruction Considerations Managerial Pedagogical INSTRUCTOR ROLE DESCRIPTION SAMPLE LMS TOOLS Social Technical Maintaining orderly records Enabling communications and interactions among course participants Teaching and assessing Flexible and convenient access Media support, content flexibility, quizzes Broad platform support, mobile access Roster, dropbox, gradebook, calendar Profiles, chat, discussion boards, notifications, mobile

18. > LMS Support for Student Educational Needs

19. > Learning Management System SyllabusLessonsSocialAgendaQuizzes

20. > Social SyllabusLessonsQuizzesAgenda

21. > Defining a Learning Community System (LCS)

22. > Features of the ideal LCS User Profile Communication Tools Feedback Tools Alerts & Notifications Course Administration Technical Flexibility Content Delivery

23. > Market Review (2009)

24. > Two Major Concerns Customization Social Interface Lack of

25. > Facebook Privacy concerns

26. Our Solution www.buddypress.org

27. > BuddyPress is a plugin that transforms a WordPress site into a Facebook-like social network.

28. > Installed on institution servers, one installation per class, for individual class learning communities.

29. > Benefits include: free private customizable (open source) broad user base familiar user interface media support mobile support cross platform

30. > Social network features  customizable user profiles  profile photos  news feed  discussion forums  private & group messaging  email notifications  customizable home page

31. > Drawbacks: not an LMS requires technical skills not institutional

32. > Graph One The details text goes here, this is an example text for place your text. Graph Two The details text goes here, this is an example text for place your text. Graph Three The details text goes here, this is an example text for place your text. Graph Four The details text goes here, this is an example text for place your text. FeaturesBlackboardEdmodoFacebookMoodleSchoologyBuddyPress User ProfilesLHHMHH Communication Tools MMMMMH FeedbackMMLMMH Alerts and Notifications MMHMHH Content DeliveryHMMMMH Course Administration HMLMML Technical Flexibility HMLHMM CustomizableLLLMLH Social InterfaceLMHMHH Comparison of Tools and Desired Features NOTE: Ratings based on ability to meet our needs in a given category. H=high; M=medium; L=low

33. > Buddypress Plugins PluginDescription Chat Lite An asynchronous text chat plugin much like Facebook chat CubePointsProvides points for varying types of member contributions on the site, including a badge system for rewarding active students and gamifying the course Page Links ToAllows menu items in site navigation to link to outside sources such as the class syllabus and calendar Simple LDAP AuthenticationAllows students to login with their university credentials avoiding the need for yet another password WordPress HTTPSProvides encrypted access for login and other Web forms on the site for privacy and security Vertically scroll RSS feedAllows RSS news feeds to be added to sidebar for scrolling course-related news headlines Who’s Online AvatarsShows members that are currently logged into the system to encourage synchronous chat BuddyPress SearchSupports keyword searches across the site bbSocial TwitterDisplays a Twitter feed in the sidebar

34. > Blackboard and Buddypress Implementation

35. > Course Administration Assignment Submission Gradebook Grade Submission Course Content Public Splash Page Lessons in all formats Exercises/Assignments Blackboard LMS Evaluation Assignments Quizzes Exams Community/Communication Member Profiles Course Announcements News feed Discussion forums Synchronous chat Email & messaging Virtual office hours Learning Community Syllabus Agenda Calendar

36. > Let’s see it in Action! https://pic.fsu.edu/courses/2013/fall/cgs2821/

37. > Research: The LCS From the Student’s Perspective

38. Page 4/22 > Student Feedback on the LCS In Fall of 2010 with 166 students, the majority (78%) indicated that the LCS was beneficial in assisting with course interactions. Only 9% of the students disagreed; others indicated no opinion or did not respond.

39. Page 4/22 > Student Feedback on the LCS “Online learning communities are the perfect way to share thoughts and ideas throughout the semester. I feel very comfortable knowing that there are many other students out there that can help me if I need it.” “I think having everyone in an online course use the same kind of community interface is a great idea. It helps bring us closer to our classmates even when we don’t physically see each other in class.?

40. Page 2/22 > Conclusion Next Steps

41. Building online community is key to the success of online education User profiles and profile photos are useful in students getting to know each other and developing meaningful relationships A free flowing ongoing discussion (newsfeed/status updates) is useful in creating a relaxed environment in which students can express themselves and get to know each other

42. BuddyPress provides a compliment to traditional LMS for teachers who are technically savvy. LMS’s are beginning to incorporate social media features but are still not making them central. Facebook Groups, Google+ Communities and Twitter have arisen to better support educational needs. The free flow of communication and information over mobile devices is very important in supporting education for the iGeneration.

43. > Thank You! Ken Baldauf kbaldauf@fsu.edukbaldauf@fsu.edu Fran Marchall fbm11b@my.fsu.edufbm11b@my.fsu.edu This presentation available at www.techminded.cowww.techminded.co