Blended Learning Features within the Blackboard VLE
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This document discusses various tools in Blackboard that can assist with blended learning approaches. It describes features like avatars, global navigation, notifications, mobile apps, gamification tools, discussion boards, wikis, learning objects, adaptive release, assessments, and the retention center. The tools are mapped to different learning behaviors like constructivism and socially situated learning. Screenshots and links are provided to explain how each tool works.
Blended Learning Features within the Blackboard VLE
- 1. Blackboard Tools to assist Blended Learning Tools and features that may assist delivery of Blended Learning teaching February 2015 Matthew Deeprose Sam Cole Anna Ruff Tamsyn Smith
- 2. Blended Learning - definitions “the thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences” (Garrison & Kanuka, 2004) “a pedagogical approach that combines the effectiveness & socialization opportunities of the classroom with the technologically enhanced active learning possibilities of the online environment” (Dziuban, Hartman & Moskal, 2004)
- 3. Targeted learning behaviour Characteristics Tools Behaviourism Pre-conscious learning: information in chunks with questions/feedback Learning units with CAI / CAA Information processing Transmission of information thro communication/explanation Virtual classroom; conferencing; agents Constructivist learning Experiential; task-oriented; hands-on & self-directed Microworlds; simulations; access to resources & expertise Conversational learning Tutor mediated discussion of concepts / tasks: ’reflection in action’ Interactive learning resources; tutoring tools Knowledge negotiation & collaboration Problem-based or research driven learning (group-based) Resource base & collaborative group tools Socially situated learning Learning as social participation – imitation & modelling; competency based Asychronous / synchronous communication tools
- 7. Facilitating delivery Features that may aid delivery and improve the student experience.
- 9. Avatars appear in Discussion Board posts Blog/Journal Posts Wiki Articles Grade Centre User list Group list …and elsewhere
- 10. Global Navigation Accessed at top of screen. The red number shows how many notifications you have. Useful for an overview but does not replace looking in detail at your course. http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/student/globalnav.html
- 11. Overview 11
- 12. Posts 12
- 13. Updates 13
- 16. Calendar 16
- 17. Notifications Configure Blackboard to send email notifications for certain criteria. Receive individual messages or a daily digest. http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/black board/student/confignotif.html
- 18. Mobile Learn View course materials Use discussion boards Make blog posts Mobile Tests http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/ele arn/mobilelearn/
- 19. Mobile test question types Calculated Numeric Fill in Multiple Blanks Multiple Choice Short Answer True/False
- 22. Achievements: Badges and Certificates in Blackboard Reward students with a badge, a certificate, or both. Students can export their badge to the external third party “Open Backpack” system where they can display these badges and any other such badges they receive. Badges can be shown in LinkedIn Employability 22http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/achieve ments.shtml
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- 31. Socially Situated Learning Learning as social participation
- 33. • Avatars • Reply “in-line” • Rate posts • Force students to make a post before they can read other posts (optional) 33
- 35. Students can be put into groups and given tools such as: Group blog Group wiki Group chat Group email Group task manager Group File exchange Groups http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/managegroups.html
- 37. Group creation Sign up groups
- 38. Group creation Manually assign students to groups. Upload CSV file to populate group members
- 43. Constructivist Learning Self directed, adaptive
- 44. Learning Objects Host Learning Objects created in e.g. • SCORM/NLN/TinCan objects • LOC Tool • Articulate Storyline http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/scorm.html
- 47. Adaptive Release and Review Status Facilitate progression through content, adjusting to student progress.
- 48. Review Status Allows students to mark an item as reviewed once they have viewed the item. 48 http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/reviewstat us-setup.html
- 49. • You can then track whether students have reviewed specific content items.
- 50. Adaptive Release Allow students to view content once they meet certain criteria. • A score in the Grade Centre • Membership of a group • Have marked other material as “reviewed” • Combinations of the above (e.g. reveal this content once a student has a total of 60% or above on all assessments, are a member of the Tuesday afternoon group, and have marked the course handbook as “reviewed”. http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/adaptiver elease.html
- 52. Using embed codes Paste embed codes from third party websites into Blackboard e.g. twitter widget Tiki toki Timelines FeedWind RSS widget
- 53. http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/elearn/blackboard/addtwitter. html
- 56. Assessment
- 58. Surveys
- 59. TurnItIn
- 60. Grademark
- 62. Mobile Tests Can be taken on computer as well as mobile device.
- 65. Per student focus Send emails Record of interactions 65
- 66. Pick particular students to monitor regardless of whether they meet a risk rule. 66
- 67. Custom rules to monitor your course 67
- 68. A log of your own activity. Over time you may observe how student outcomes relate to your own course activity. Only you can see this! 68
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