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Leonardo project Dr Matthew Pearson Aims of session • The why, what and how of Blackboard • Orientation in using the software • Using Blackboard to teach The WH questions • Why Blackboard? • What blackboard? • How blackboard? Why blackboard? • Online learning grows in importance • Managed environment (avoids anarchy) • Time-saved for tutors • Enrichment for students Why Blackboard 2? • Robust and reliable (we hope) • Minimum end user configuration – No plug-ins needed – Just a browser • Minimum staff training • Upgradeable and scalable What is Blackboard? • A VLE or MLE (choose your acronym) • Really just a database for storing content, and • Making web pages out of that content • Communication tool integrated Using Blackboard to teach • Evolution not revolution • Integrate with existing methods • Might save you time and trouble with content • Encourage peer learning (use communication tools) Changing your teaching • Don’t • Turn content into Bb friendly stuff – – – – Powerpoint Word files HTML files The odd multiple choice question • Content is KING – make it available Selling it to your learners • Convenience (whatever that is!) • Integration of content and communication • MANAGE EXPECTATIONS – Let them know how much online teaching you will do