Upgrading from WebCT to Blackboard Learn VLE Upgrade Update April 2011 Technology Facilitated Learning Access and Distributed Learning

Aims To outline the key elements of the upgrade process. To highlight the support that will be available to help you with the transition. To outline how the transition will impact on you.

Raising Awareness Upgrading from WebCT to Blackboard Learn 9.1 Switchover is planned for September 2011 (all courses taught in Blackboard Learn from Sept 11 onwards) Benefits of Blackboard Learn

Transition Information Online Information Point that provides up to date information to help you during the transition process, including: Transition timeline Access to the Blackboard Learn Live System New tools, functionality and opportunities Training & support that is available Governance of the process Send us your questions / FAQs Information for students Blackboard Learn Information Pointhttp://

Latest News Training & Support Transition Approach Questions / FAQs

Blackboard Learn Live System Ulster Blackboard Learn Live System is now available to staff Semester One 2010/11 modules available Personal Course Development & Test Area Blackboard Learn Support Courses Sample Orientation Area (Download Activities) Assessment and Feedback (Download Worksheet) Copyright information Drag n drop configurable interface Notifications Dashboard – Alerts, What’s New, To Do, etc. Blackboard Learn Live Systemhttp://blackboard.ulster.ac.ukhttp://blackboard.ulster.ac.uk

Transition Timeline Key aspects of Upgrade Staff can review and prepare their migrated content from April to Sept 2011 for AY 11/12. Training & support* Welcome to Blackboard Learn Lecture – Mar & Apr X Blackboard Learn Skills Workshop – May to Sept 2011 Teaching and Learning Themed Workshops – AY 2011/12 Blackboard Learn Course Support Area – April 2011 *Tailored training solutions for each school. Risks VLE Upgrade Board is actively managing the risks associated with the upgrade.

Migrated Semester One 2010/11 modules Support courses Announcements Copyright Information

Drag n Drop interface

1.Content 2.Course Menu 3.Control Panel 4.Edit Mode (ON/OFF)

Assessment and Feedback Course Support Area – underpinned by good practice. (Note – Configurable course menu, listed content items.)

Migration Checklist Nine Tasks to Complete Log file, course menu, course tools, dates and times (adaptive release), links, assessment rules, course content*, course enhancements, request module access** *Promote compliance with Ulster Copyright Guidelines **Rollover of content to AY 2011/12, with CRNs Possible Course Enhancement Monitor student engagement (dashboards/alerts/EWS), communication (blogs, journals, wikis), group work/collaboration (Groups tool), self and peer review (Self and Peer Assessment tool), audio feedback (Wimba Voice Tools), assessing learners (Grade Centre, MyGrades, Smart Views), interactive course content (Mashups), staff efficiency (reuse items), beyond the VLE (Mobile, ).

Instructor view – Needs Attention, Alerts, What’s New Student view – To Do, What’s New Early Warning System functionality can highlight vulnerable students

Mashups – embed interactive web content from YouTube, SlideShare and Flickr.

Blackboard Mobile Learn Giving students and instructors access to their courses and content on a variety of devices*. *Including iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Palm smartphones.

Further Information Blackboard Learn Live System Blackboard Learn Information Point Ask a Question using the Bb Learn Info Point (FAQs) Blackboard Learn Test Environment