Regent's University London provides a training on how to teach yourself Blackboard in just 7 seconds using Vine, a video app where users can create and share short, looping videos. The training demonstrates how to make and upload 7-second Vine videos to Blackboard to provide quick overviews and introductions to specific Blackboard features. Feedback on the training from Blackboard staff and users was very positive about using short Vine videos to efficiently demonstrate the platform.

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Learning Resources
Regent’s University London
7 Second Training

2. • Vine
• Demo
• Benefits
• Useful Links
Teach yourself Blackboard in 7 Seconds

3. Vine

4. •Vine is an app
•7 second videos
•Vine is owned by Twitter
•On April 9, 2013, Vine became the number one most
downloaded free app
•Easy to use
•Can be uploaded to Blackboard via Bb Mobile

5. 7 Second Training at Regent’s
Blackboard

6. Regent’s Blackboard

7. Conclusion

8. • Easy to make & upload
• Time (50 mins + 1.5 hour + 30 mins)
• Users can see quick “straight to the point” overview
• Simple introduction to specific features
• Can lead to more complex guides
• Feedback from Blackboard & staff – very positive
Benefits

9. • http://vine.co/
• Chris Rowell’s YouTube channel
• Chris Rowell’s Blog – TotallyRewired
Useful Links

10. Chris Rowell,Technology Enhanced Learning Advisor
rowellc@regent.ac.uk
@chri5rowell
Alana Kane,VLE Content Developer
kanea@regents.ac.uk
@alana_elearning
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