BbLearn Introduction Workshop

Travis Kramer
CELT Learning Technologies
bbhelp@iastate.edu / 515.294.5357

• 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 Learn
o 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

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

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

• New Tools
 Send Email
 Messages
 Wikis
 Contacts
 YouTube, Flikr, Slideshare integration
• Updated Tools
 Announcements (copy to student’s email)
 Interactive Rubrics
 Grade Center

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)

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

Access the Student Orientation Course
Login Name: w.bbdemostudent
Password: student

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

• 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

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

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

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

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

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