The document outlines a project at Jewel & Esk College focusing on synchronous web-enabled employee training using the BigBlueButton platform. Key objectives include providing remote access to legislative training, integrating Moodle with BigBlueButton, and addressing challenges related to remote learning and student engagement. The project has completed system setup and is currently in the user acceptance testing phase, with insights gathered on course delivery and learner support.

1. Looking SWEET with my BigBlueButtonDonald SteeleSWEET Project Manager, Jewel & Esk College

2. SynchronousWeb-EnabledEmployeeTraining

4. Synchronous learningInteractiveCollaborativeMulti-facetedDisciplinedPlanned / preparedResponsiveSupportiveSupported

5. Project partnersLead institutionJewel & Esk CollegeEmployersELVON(East Lothian Voluntary Organisations Network)Soroba Training CIC – employerSealife Centre, North BerwickAwarding bodyREHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland)

6. Project overviewBBB system setup REHIS course testing & deliveryMoodle/BBB integration EVALUATIONCourse tutor developmentCourse planning / learning resourcesWorkplace supportStudent cohortWorkplace liaison

7. Pilot courseREHIS Elementary Food Hygiene6 hours – short, practical, chunksLegislative requirement for employersHospitality, leisure travel & tourism sector29% staff turnover (UK)45% elementary education level (12% other sectors)28% access OTJ training (43% all industries)Many in rural locationsAssessed

8. Project objectivesEnable remote employers/employees to access legislative trainingProduce case studyAddress issues in engaging/supporting students with low learning motivationProduce cost/benefit analysisTest & report integration of BBB with MoodleDisseminate findings & guidance

9. ChallengesRemote learner technical setupRedesign of course deliveryActual/virtual classroom managementRealising system potentialWorking within system limitationsTutor & learner supportCollege restructure

10. Where have we got to?System setup completeUser acceptance testing in progressTutors discovering a new learning environmentEmployers / REHIS briefedEvaluation plan redeveloped

11. What have we learned?System setup straightforwardSystem features straightforwardBe selective?Student induction crucialAnticipate what might go wrong – prepare!Additional tutor/learner support needsRole of Learning AssistantsPhase test course delivery

12. What have we learned?Evaluation start early : don’t stopbring in outside experiencethink through evidence requirementtie evidence gathering to planned objectives formative/summativebalancebe creative

13. What have we learned?Enormous potential for FEMoodle integrationLearner engagementCollaborative peer learningSupporting open/online learningFlexible/tailored tutorial supportVirtual classroomsVirtual invigilation

14. LinksSWEET Project websiteJISC - SWEET Project webpageBigBlueButtonJewel & Esk CollegeELVONREHISSoroba