This document discusses using Web 2.0 tools inside the Brightspace learning environment. It introduces Wiggio, a collaboration tool that allows users to interact and work in groups. Video Note is also introduced, which allows instructors to record and embed short videos directly into Brightspace for additional explanations. Other tools mentioned include widgets, polls, videos, and tools for collaboration. The document provides demonstrations of Wiggio and tips for integrating various Web 2.0 tools into Brightspace to boost student and instructor engagement.
Use of Web 2.0 Tools in the Brightspace Learning Environment - Illinois #D2Lignite
1. Using Web 2.0 Tools inside
Brightspace
Anthony Gouveia
2. Introducing your D2L Trainer
Anthony Gouveia
Trainer- Client Enablement
anthony.gouveia@d2l.com
3. Agenda
Estimated
Time
Topic Topic Breakdown
10 minutes Introductions and Agenda
10 minutes Wiggo
10 minutes Video Note
15 minutes Other Web 2.0 tools and Helpful Tips!
10-15
minutes
Wrap up and Questions
• Support material
• Q&A
Project Workflow Tools
1. What it is 2. How its relevant 3.Demonstration
4.Collaboration
4. Web 2.0
• Student-Centered
• Boost Engagement
• Wiggio
• Video Note
• Widgets
• For the most part…FREE!
What is it?
- your thoughts
5. Boosting Engagement
• Boosting Engagement?
• How can we boost both student AND instructor engagement?
• Tools
• Polls
• Video
• Widgets
• Audio
• Collaboration
• Initiative
• Interaction
6. Web 2.0 Tools READILY
Available in your L.E
• Wiggio
• Video Note
• Youtube (insert stuff)
• Widgets (custom widgets)
8. What is Wiggio?
• Wiggio is a free web tool that allows users to interact
and collaborate with their groups
• W.I.G. = Working In Groups
9. How do I access Wiggio?
There are two ways that Wiggio can be accessed.
• The LTI integration from your Brightspace (Link in the Navbar)
• Wiggio.com
• Lets log in!
• My Academy
10. Wiggio User Interface Demo
“You can’t get lost if you don’t know where you’re going” –
Anonymous
11. Who is using Wiggio today?
• Clubs & Committees
• Academic Groups
• Small Businesses
• Political Movements
• Scouting Troops
• Non-Profit Orgs
• Social Groups
• Sports Teams
12. Use Cases Across Organizations
HE K12 Enterprise
Study Groups Study Groups Cross Department
Sports Clubs Sports Clubs Partner Collaboration
Professional Development Professional Development Professional Development
Faculty Collaboration Faculty Collaboration Field Enablement
Student Societies Student Societies Knowledge Transfer
Cross Faculty/Organization
Committees
Cross Board Committees SME Groups
13. Ways in Which Wiggio Can Grow!
• Add Members - you can enter email
address of people who you would like to
add to the group
• Share – url link that allows new
members to join
• Search – individuals can search groups
and join
14. User Interface
• Feed – Acts as your personal Group Dashboard and keeps you up-to-
date with all that is happening within the group
• Folder – Allows group members to collaborate and share documents,
files, and links
• Calendar – Keeps your group organized and on task by displaying
important events and meetings
15. Group Tools
There are a number of tools that can be utilized by groups.
• Files
• Link
• Meeting
• To-do
• Poll
• Message
• Event
17. Video Note
Introduced in October 2012
• Plug in mic or use in-built
• Plug in webcam or use in-built
• Record and Play
• No editing
• Plays directly in D2L
• Simple Interface
• Can upload third party video
• 3 minute is default limit
18. How Can I use Video Note?
• Use Video Note in a Welcome message
• To provide additional explanation of a concept
• Demonstration of a skill or procedure
• In ePortfolio
• To make the online experience more human!
• As feedback
19. What Video Note Isn’t
• Webcasting
• Lecture Capture
• Screen sharing
*D2L Capture is the solution to the above mentioned.
22. Things to Know When Using
Web 2.0 Within YOUR L.E
Helpful
• Accessible?
• Browser Settings
• Embed Codes
• Widget Central (Brightspace Community)
• Insert Stuff
• 7th Space
• http://7thspace.com/webmaster_tools/iframe_generator.html