1. Strategies for the Implementation of Flexible Learning at a Traditional University Center of Flexible Learning (ZFL) of the University of Salzburg, Austria http://www.sbg.ac.at/elearn

2. 2 Adress: University of Salzburg, Kapitelgasse 6, A-5020 Salzburg Homepage: http://www.sbg.ac.at/elearn, Contact: elearn@sbg.ac.athttp://www.sbg.ac.at/elearnelearn@sbg.ac.atSpeakers Barbara Schober Richard Posch Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

3. 3 Univ. of Salzburg: Characteristics n Salzburg City Austria, between Vienna and Munich (native town of Mozart) n Traditional University (medium-sized) - 12.000 Students - 900 Professors and Instructors - 4 Schools (Theology, Law, Natural Science, Arts & Humanities)

4. 4 Flexible Learning at the Univ. of Salzburg n Start of the program: March 2001 n By order of Vice-Director of Teaching and Introduction n Responsible: Center of Flexible Learning (ZFL) n Up to this time the internet was used n by teaching staff and students…

5. 5 Situation 2000 n Information Web-Use (administrative information online) n Supplemental Web-Use (information about content / content itself online) n Essential Web-Use (content online, obligatory use, lessons in traditional classroom) n Communal Web-Use (information & communication online, combination of online lessons and lessons in traditional classroom) n Immersive Web-Use (information, communication & learners support online; few or no lessons in traditional classroom) Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003 Stufenmodell von Harmon u. Jones (1999)

6. 6 „Flexible Learning“ means n wider spectrum of media to arrange content n improved access to course materials, course information, etc. n more possibilities to communicate with staff and other students n more tools to organize teaching and learning n improved software and infrastructure (eLearning platform) n innovative methods (blended learning) Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

7. 7 Why „Flexible Learning“ n improve service for students (study fees, employed students, part-time students… = higher expectations) n improve quality of courses (ICT as added value, should not replace) n facilitate new learning methods / up to date pedagogy n …. Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

8. 8 informationadvicesupport introductionAdvanced training Supply, handling of elearning platform activate organizational rearrangement quality assurance services TOP-DOWN teaching staff networking Projects in-house (co-operations with other departments) Projects financially supported by government: students BOTTOM-UP ZFL: fields of activity Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

9. 9 Acceptance 1/3 of teaching staff (300) uses Blackboard 4.000 students use Blackboard average 100.000 hits every day current semester: so far 220 Blackboard courses (more than 10 % of all courses) Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

10. 10 Average Blackboard-Hits Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

11. 11 Developement of courses, active students and instructors Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

12. 12 Results of evaluation Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003 o acceptance of Blackboard (Bb) ist very high o students benefit from web-supported lectures o based on experiences with Bb the attitude towards elearning seems to be positive  so far teachers use elearning/Blackboard to supplement their classroom lectures and secondly to realize didactical innovated methods (blended learning)

13. 13 What you should consider when planning an elearning program at a traditional university Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003

14. 14 What you should consider (I) Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003 1. Decision should be made on highest organizational level  you need staff, soft- and hardware, other infrastructure, …  elearning must be a strategic part of the university policy

15. 15 What you should consider (II) Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003 2. Design the main aims of your elearning program  What does „elearning“ mean at your university?  Blended learning? Open Distance Learning?  Earn Money? Improve quality?

16. 16 What you should consider (III) Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003 3. Create a model of implementation. Design the areas of service and support. Who is responsible for:  Supply/handling of elearning hard-/software?  Production of content/courses?  Staff devolopment? Further training?  Information, Contact Point, Consulting, Helpdesk?

17. 17 What you should consider (IV) Copyright: Universität Salzburg, ZFL 2003 4. Decide for an elearning-system  talk with other users  talk with experts (at your own university)  use existing evaluations of platforms

18. 18 Thank you for your attention! Contact: elearn@sbg.ac.at Homepage: http://www.sbg.ac.at/elearnelearn@sbg.ac.at http://www.sbg.ac.at/elearn