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The document discusses using the Blackboard wiki tool as the primary navigation interface for course modules to provide a better user experience for students and instructors. It proposes a navigational strategy of a single "wiki home page" listing all module resources and tools, rather than the traditional deep folder structure. The benefits are seen as less time to create and maintain modules, and easier searching for students. Specific steps are outlined for setting up this wiki-based structure within Blackboard.
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This document introduces Blackboard Next Generation, which will replace the current version of Blackboard at Northern Illinois University in May 2011. It provides an overview of Blackboard's current usage at NIU and summarizes the major new features available in Blackboard Next Generation, including redesigned interfaces, blogs, wikis, journals, improved group features, learning modules, notifications, and mobile apps. It concludes by outlining NIU's faculty support plan for the Blackboard upgrade, including 40 scheduled workshops in spring and summer 2011 to help faculty learn the new features.
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This document provides an overview of the new features available in the redesigned Blackboard learning management system. It highlights the updated faculty interface which allows for contextual editing and control panels to simplify navigation. Notifications and customizable course home pages are introduced. New collaboration tools like virtual classrooms, blogs, wikis and journals are covered. Organizational features such as learning modules, lesson plans and ePortfolios are summarized. The document also briefly outlines mobile access, rubrics, notifications and support resources for Blackboard.
Moodle: An Open Source Course Management System
Moodle: An Open Source Course Management SystemOffice of Instructional Development at Dawson College
Moodle is a free and open-source learning management system (LMS) that was created in 1999 by Martin Dougiamas. It is used in over 208 countries and 75 languages worldwide by educators, organizations, and governments. Some key features of Moodle include creating and managing online courses, facilitating communication tools, integrating assessments like quizzes, and allowing users to upload course materials for students. Moodle provides a flexible platform for delivering online or blended learning with no programming experience required.I Learn Workshop 01
The document describes a workshop on designing learning spaces with Web 2.0 tools. The workshop aims to provide an overview of how Web 2.0 tools can be integrated into formal, non-formal and informal learning environments. The agenda includes case studies of Web 2.0 tool integration, a discussion of various Web 2.0 tools and models of their use in education, and a question and answer session.
Web 2 0 Solutions To Course Communication Challenges
The document discusses using Web 2.0 tools like Wikis, Google Docs, and Skype to facilitate communication during the course development process between subject matter experts and instructional designers. It provides examples of how these tools were used in collaborating with two different SMEs - one who was tech-savvy and another who was not. Key lessons learned include the importance of regular communication, updating content daily in the Wiki, and how Skype was effective for ad hoc discussions.
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The document discusses replacing an outdated virtual learning environment (VLE) at Anglia Ruskin University with a new system built on Microsoft SharePoint. It reviewed several existing VLEs before deciding on a bespoke SharePoint-based solution. A closed pilot of the new SharePoint VLE was launched, which included basic features like modules, content, documents, and communication tools. The document outlines next steps to expand the VLE's functionality and enhance its support for learning and teaching.
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This document provides an overview of common Canvas terminology used by instructors and students. It defines key terms like Announcements, Assignments, Calendar, Chat, Conversations, Discussions, Files, Grades, Modules, Notifications, Pages, People, Quizzes, and Syllabus. It also lists resources for faculty including the Faculty Technology Center for phone or walk-in support and a link to the full list of Canvas terminology on the Canvas Community site.
Moodle 2.0 in 4 months at UMontreal
In September 2010, the University of Montreal decided that the institutional platform would be Moodle 2.0. In January 2011, around 15 courses with groups of 20 to 60 students are given and a course site is automatically created for each teacher in charge of a section during the session. This represents more than 2000 course sites. The idea is to give the opportunity to all the teachers who wish it to explore Moodle 2.0, to learn and to begin creating their first courses. This big scale opening’s intention is to generate enthusiasm among users and a strong adhesion of the teaching community. During this conference we will present what we have put in place to achieve this challenge, the resources produced, the discoveries made, the problems met and the observations done.
Blackboard Next Generation Preview - Online
On May 30, 2011, Blackboard Next Generation (NG) will make its campus-wide debut at NIU. With over 80 new features, this will be the most significant upgrade of Blackboard since it was first introduced at NIU almost ten years ago. In addition to delivering a redesigned, updated interface, Blackboard NG has a simpler process for creating and editing courses and new tools to facilitate classroom collaboration. This online session highlights these features. Following the session, participants will receive access to a sandbox course to explore the changes coming to Blackboard.
Moodle 3 Updates
This document summarizes a presentation about new features in the latest version of Moodle. It outlines several question types, report features, and other improvements to the course editing interface. It also demonstrates new capabilities in Moodle Mobile and highlights some recently approved plugins. Finally, it discusses upcoming Moodle events and trends, such as PHP 7 compatibility and using facial recognition with Moodle.
Moodle: Open Source LMS
The document discusses Moodle, an open source learning management system (LMS). It provides an overview of Moodle's features and capabilities, including its modular design, interfaces for different user roles, and tools for structuring courses. It also outlines the basic steps for building a Moodle course, including choosing a format, adding content and activities, and configuring blocks. Common Moodle activities like forums, wikis and assignments are also described.
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1) Blackboard is a digital learning environment that provides tools like Blackboard Collaborate for live online classes, web folders to store and share content, and a grade center to record grades.
2) Instructors can build courses on Blackboard including adding content, assessments, blogs, wikis and more. Groups and self-enrollment settings can be configured.
3) A variety of tools are available for communication like Blackboard IM, collaboration like Blackboard Collaborate, and student performance tracking through the retention center. Help is available from e-Learning Support.
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The document discusses learning management systems (LMS), which are software platforms used to deliver online training content and track learner progress. It provides an overview of open source LMS options like Moodle and Sakai, describing their typical features such as hosting course materials, communication tools, and ways to assess student performance. Examples are given of how an LMS can be used to facilitate collaboration between students and instructors for a variety of online education and training purposes.
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This workshop presentation introduced approaches and technologies from the ROLE project to build pedagogically sound personal learning environments (PLEs). It discussed spaces for organizing widgets, inter-widget communication to allow interaction between widgets, and user monitoring services to generate user profiles over time. A widget store was also introduced as a central repository for exploring, searching, and sharing widgets. The presentation concluded with information on the ROLE software development kit and opportunities for developers.
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