Applications within Fully Online Modules
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The document discusses using an LMS platform, specifically Blackboard, to enhance learning experiences for non-traditional students through various interactive tools and assessments. It highlights the importance of creating an approachable learning environment and using blackboard analytics for better student retention. Key strategies include using forums for casual interaction, group assignments, and virtual classes to facilitate collaboration and engagement.
![Encourage non-traditional students to adopt BB
collaborate to conduct their group discussions
Helps enhance collaboration
Can share files; share pictures/ infographics; draw
on the Blank Whiteboard to jot down ideas (save it);
conduct poll amongst the group members (vote on
specific assignment decision and more]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/bbpowerpms2008-200731024950/85/Applications-within-Fully-Online-Modules-12-320.jpg)
Applications within Fully Online Modules
- 2. FOCUS OF THIS SHARING • HOW TO USE AN LMS PLATFORM TO COMBINE VARIOUS TOOLS TO FACILITATE LEARNING AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TO ENGAGE NON- TRADITIONAL STUDENTS IN A VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. SHE WILL ALSO SHARE THE SUCCESSES OF USING BLACKBOARD ANALYTICS TO SERVE AS EARLY WARNING AND ALERT SYSTEM TO RETAIN NON- TRADITIONAL STUDENTS MORE EFFECTIVELY.
- 3. A Quick Interactive poll using OfficeMix that could be “mash- up” into an Interactive Tool for engagement/ non- interactive video HOW MANY TOOLS ON BB DO YOU USE ON AVERAGE? Click on THIS
- 4. 1ST STEP TO ‘CATCHING’ ATTENTION Make yourself approachable and open for sharing: Non-traditional students do not need a “stern” looking professor to “teach” them. They are looking at consolidating & integrating learning with prior experiences
- 5. Important to establish a “casual” chat or Forum using the “Discussion Board” tool from BB to set the tone for sharing, facilitation, and self-paced learning
- 6. HTTPS://PADLET.COM/DRLEE88_EDS/EWTQDXGHG2HC Use a variety of interactive tools to link to BB “Item” page to have interactions for engagement: online/ offline
- 7. IF THERE IS A GROUP ASSIGNMENT: ALLOW FOR SELF-ENROLLMENT VIA “GROUPS” AFTER A STIPULATED TIME-FRAME: FACILITATOR CHECKS TO ENSURE ALL USERS ENROLLED INTO THE GROUPS
- 8. EARLY ALERT & WARNING: AT RISK? Go to: Evaluation – Retention Center
- 9. VARY THE ASSESSMENT TOOLS Let us see which of the Assessment Tools on BB is the MOST commonly used
- 10. CHECK YOUR MODULE’S PERFORMANCE How are you doing as compared to your peers? What could you do to further “engage” the non-traditional students?
- 11. BB COLLABORATE: VIRTUAL CLASS • EXTREMELY POWERFUL TOOL WITHIN BB TO CONDUCT A VIRTUAL CLASS – EMULATES AN OFFLINE CLASS BUT, HAS RECORDING TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO REVIEW THE SESSION AT ANYTIME, ANY-PLACE, ANYHOW! • DO A “MIRROR” CLASS – LEARNING & SHARING GLOBALLY • INVITE GUEST SPEAKERS!
- 12. Encourage non-traditional students to adopt BB collaborate to conduct their group discussions Helps enhance collaboration Can share files; share pictures/ infographics; draw on the Blank Whiteboard to jot down ideas (save it); conduct poll amongst the group members (vote on specific assignment decision and more]
- 13. Build in FAQs about the Module/ course/ or how to navigate thru BB Future? Establish FAQs via ChatBots “mash-up” unto BB AIs will do the work for you!
- 14. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Non-traditional students are mostly WASs: They need flexibility Opportunity to relate knowledge learnt to own workplace/ business Scaffolding of knowledge with past experiences Others?
- 16. Integrate more into your BB LMS and not just use it as a CMS!