Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University Pebblebash 2014 Pebblepad: Enhancing learning delivery by extending the capability of existing educational technologies By Ross Yates School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University Overview Current environment Which technology is best? PebblePad considerations Awareness campaign The way forward Discussion & user experiences School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University Current environment Current educational technologies: PebblePad Blackboard (SP13 & portal) Adobe Connect Turnitin Marks Recording System (MRS) Duplication of elements (e.g. assessments) Limited training and support MRS driver for blackboard grading School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University Which technology is best? Shared capability in key areas Complementary not competitive Most have tight integration with Bb School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University PebblePad considerations? Full-featured feedback (UTEI) Career prospects Templates guide learning (Unit Plan) Artefact reuse Product complexity Staged introduction – starting slow School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University Workbook School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University Awareness campaign More training courses scheduled Highlight capabilities PebblePad integration in Bb courses Information sessions at schools Student consultants Tip sheets & videos School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University The way forward Emphasis on course design Clear pathways for learning defined Need to highlight benefits Improved student experience Currently 20% units use PebblePad Greater collaboration Student skills in using PebblePad School of Business
Centre for Learning and Development Edith Cowan University Discussion User experiences Support arrangements Suggestions Future role of educational technology Thoughts and ideas School of Business