What we have learned in 13 years of using Blackboard - Debbie Williams & Geoff Evans - Academic...

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What we have learned in 13 years . . .at Academic Colleges GroupBLACKBOARD LEARN

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION2Academic Colleges Group offers world-class academic education in private schools in New Zealand and overseas in Vietnam and IndonesiaAll ACG schools use Blackboard Learn as the LMSWe teach at the ACG Pathways Campus which is in the Auckland CBDThere are three schools at the campus:ACG English SchoolUniversity of Auckland Certificate in Foundation StudiesAUT Certificate in Foundation StudiesThere are more than 1,000 international students at the campus

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SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION3Debbie WilliamsAccountingGeoff EvansEconomics

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USE BLACKBOARD LEARN - INTRODUCTIONACG implemented Blackboard Learn as the LMS in 2003Initially used as a way of communicating information to students:AnnouncementsCourse Information (Course Outlines, Assessment Schedules)Course Documents (learning materials such as PowerPoints, worksheets)Text solutionsOther features used included:Teachers folders for class work and supplementary learning materials and solutionsOn-line Tests linked to grade centreMarks in grade centre available to students, parents and agents

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SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS AT ACG CITY CAMPUS5The introduction of the iPad Mini for all students in 2012Master courses for ACG NZIC to remove duplication of resources for each Foundation course

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HOW WE USE BLACKBOARD LEARN TODAYLearning Modules have been developed for each topicEach learning module contains:Learning Outcomes or AimsStudent e-textLearning Materials PowerPoints, videos, web linksReview Material to consolidate learningThe learning modules have been used to facilitate self-directed learning6

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HOW WE USE BLACKBOARD LEARN TODAYGroups and SmartViews to manage assessment data entry, access data for reportsStudents can submit assignments via grade centreUse of journals by students to reflect on the learning progressUse of StudyMate ClassGlossariesFlashcards etc

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HOW WE USE BLACKBOARD LEARN TODAYMashups:QuizletOffice MixYouTubeOneNoteKalturaeTVAccess to NZ Freeview television and International Channels live and recordedEducational contentVideo hosting

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HOW WE USE BLACKBOARD LEARN TODAYOther Apps:Office 365NotabilitySocrativeExplain EverythingiMovieNearpod

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HOW WE USE BLACKBOARD LEARN TODAYStaff TrainingSoftware@acg a Blackboard Learn Course set up by Sabina SheldonStaff PD sessions staff sharing their own experiencesLynda.com

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21THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM

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FLIPPING MY CLASSROOMLessons are delivered using the Learning ModulesAt the moment I am creating videos using Office Mix and adding interactivity via ZaptionEach learning module or lesson includes:Learning OutcomesLearning MaterialsZaption lessonVideo without questions to watch laterPowerPoint for those who prefer to read22

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28THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM

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HOW WILL WE USE BLACKBOARD IN THE FUTURE?29On-Line LearningBlackboard Collaborate

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