bblearn introduction workshop
DESCRIPTION
This workshop is a new instructor orientation and high-level overview of Blackboard Learn and related Iowa State University Bb integrations and resources.TRANSCRIPT
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