bblearn introduction workshop

Introduction to Bb LearnTravis Kramer

CELT Learning Technologiesbbhelp@iastate.edu / 515.294.5357

Agenda• Transitional Period: WebCT or Bb Learn• Where do I Request a Bb Learn Course?• WebCT to Bb Learn Migration Checklist• How do I Access Bb Learn?• How Do I Enroll My Students?• How Do I Enroll TA’s, Graders, Co-Instructors?• What browser should I use with Bb Learn?• How do I begin designing my Bb Learn course?• Can I Access Bb Learn via iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad?• Does Respondus, TurningPoint, Wimba Voice work with Bb Learn?• What are my Support Options?

Fall 2011: Open to general campus to convert, classes will reside in

WebCT/Bb Learn

Spring 2012: Open to general campus to convert, classes will reside in

WebCT/Bb Learno Remaining WebCT courses to be converted at the conclusion of Spring

2012 semester

Summer 2012: All online, blended or web-enhanced teaching and learning will

be done on Bb Learn

TRANSITION COMPLETE

WebCT or Bb Learn?

How do I Request a Bb Learn Course?

CELT eLearning: http://www.celt.iastate.edu/elearning

WebCT to Bb Learn Migration Checklist

• QuickStart Guide to Bb Learn• Tool by Tool of what to check for in Bb Learn

How Do I Access Bb Learn?

How Do I Enroll Students?

How Do I Enroll TA’s, Co-Instructors, Etc.

Bb Supported Browser Technologies- Windows

• Certified: fully tested and supported• Compatible: partially tested but should function properly• Provisional: future technologies considered supported by Bb support• Unsupported: either impossible or not tested

IE 9 IE 8 Ff (FRC) Ff 3.6 Chrome (SC)

XP (32-bit) Unsupported Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible

Vista (32-bit) Certified Compatible Certified Compatible Compatible

Vista (64-bit) Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible

7 (32-bit) Certified Compatible Certified Compatible Certified

7 (64-bit) Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible

Bb Supported Browser Technologies- Mac OS

• Certified: fully tested and supported• Compatible: partially tested but should function properly• Provisional: future technologies considered supported by Bb support• Unsupported: either impossible or not tested

Safari 5.0 Safari 4.0 Ff (FRC) Ff 3.6 Chrome (SC)

OSX 10.5 Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible

OSX 10.6 Certified Compatible Certified Compatible Certified

Additional Supported Browsers

After Installation of Service Pack 6 (8/13)• Google Chrome• IE 9• Firefox 4.x and higher

Other Technologies (Based on Course Design)

• Adobe Acrobat Reader• Real Player• Adobe Flash• Quicktime•Microsoft Office• Other specialized software

Sample Bb Learn Toolset

• New Tools Send Email Messages Wikis Contacts YouTube, Flikr, Slideshare integration

• Updated Tools Announcements (copy to student’s email) Interactive Rubrics Grade Center

Bb Mobile Learn

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch• Available via WiFi ONLY for iOS Devices via

the Apple Store

Mobile Learn for iPad Commercial

Sprint Customers• Android, Blackberry (Data and Wifi)

Vendor Integrations

Current Personality should = Bb 7.x-9.x

Support Materials

Bb Learn Student Orientation Course

Access the Student Orientation CourseLogin Name: w.bbdemostudentPassword: student

Course Contains: Tools necessary to access course materials Communicate with classmates and your instructor Submit homework Take tests and check your grades

Blackboard On-Demand Center- Students

• Taking a Test• Checking your Grades•Working in Groups• Creating a Blog Entry• Creating a Discussion Board Post• Etc…http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm

Blackboard On-Demand Center-Instructors

• Understanding & Building your Course• Communicating & Collaborating• Assessing Learners

http://ondemand.blackboard.com/index.htm

CELT eLearning: Bb Learn Support

Bb Learn Tutorials Tab

•Community of Practice F2F live meetings/2nd Friday each month ISU-BUG Listserv Follow ISU-BUG on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook

Iowa State Blackboard Users Group

• 8/12 –BbWorld Recap/ Starting the Semester• 9/9 –Bb for your Organization• 10/14 –TBD• 11/11 -TBD• 12/9 -TBD

ISU-BUG Dates/Topics