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Transforming Institutions Transforming Learning
Embedding Blackboard – An institutional approach
Robin Ghurbhurun
Director of e-Learning, Lewisham College
[email protected]
March 2006
- 15,000 students (5,200 full time)
- 32,000 course enrolments
- Average age 30
- 52% from ethnic minorities : 130
Nationalities
- 41% from London Borough of
Lewisham
- 59% male, 41% female
- 27% study at Level 3 or 4, 39% at
Level 2, 34% at Entry or 1
Professional
Development
Centre
Trade Union
Academy
Business
Development
Unit
Vocational Skills
Centre
Junior Skills
Academy
Centre of
Vocational Excellence
ICT
Trade Union
Learning Centres
THE
Construction
Academy
Adult College
LC
Centre of
Vocational
Excellence
Hospitality
Business
Breakfast
Forum
Academy for
Young People
Employer
Services
E-College
Foundation
College
Vision
“To create a virtual learning community
with access to high quality cost effective
learning resources and support, offering
opportunities for self-directed,
differentiated learning which engages,
motivates and responds to the needs of
each individual learner.”
Outreach Centres
niche curriculum
Managed Learning
Environment
Whole class
teaching with ewhiteboards
Homework
Chat based
advice from
Tutors,
Mentors
etc.
College at the heart
of the community
Preparation of
lessons from home
On-line
assessment,
exams, results
Alerts,
reminders and
results
Proactive communication and interaction
between learners, parents, LSC, LEA and
College
Video classes
with outside
tutors
21st Century learning
Learning Pyramid
5%
Lecture
10%
Reading
20%
Audio-Visual
50%
Groupwork
75%
Practical task / doing
90%
Explaining to others / demonstrating
e-learning
30%
Demonstration
Student e-Learning Pathway
Student steps
Marketing
Enquiries
Application
Role of e-Learning
Vibrant web site, accessibility kitemark, CD as
well Virtual tours, tasters of on-line learning
Real, live course information
Progression and employment information
All enquiries logged and tracked
All information live and real and recorded
Access to on-line advice
On-line information, No data re-entry
Advice, reinforce by email
On-line access to advice and guidance
Pre-entry assessment options on-line
All data shared, accurate, secure
Automated offer based on assessment?
Student e-Learning Pathway
Student steps
Enrolment
Learning Delivery
Role of e-Learning
On-line enrolment
On-line fee assessment and payment
Integrated with pass-cards, photo id and
security
All resource access rights auto setup
Information
All College documents and information online
Course documentation and information online
Resources
Classrooms – all networked, demonstration
equipment in all
Flexible access to IT – groups, ad-hoc, labs,
workshops.
Student support – loan, wireless laptops,
purchase.
Student e-Learning Pathway
Student steps
Role of e-Learning
Resources
Learning resources – Rich and appropriate
available on-line in college and from home,
workplace, community via extranet
Research resources – clear sign posts to
these from learning
Disparate devices – phones, PDAs, Set-top,
and ubiquitous access
Learning Delivery
Management and Communication
Induction – learning styles evaluation, skills
evaluation
Assessment of individual learning needs on
line ILPs available on-line to learner and
tutor
Group work – on-line discussions
Tutoring – on-line support
Student e-Learning Pathway
Student steps
Role of e-Learning
Learning Delivery
Management and Communication
Assessment – on-line assessment and
marking
Attendance and achievement data Learning
On-line learning opportunities – Learn Direct
and in house
Curriculum delivery - broad range of
blended opportunities available on-line, staff
and students skilled and able to use
Re-enforcement of taught sessions – lecture
notes, remedial materials, assignments
On-line mock assessments
Support and enrichment
On-line advice, support and guidance and
counselling
Enrichment activities and support services
available on-line
Student e-Learning Pathway
Student steps
Progression
Role of e-Learning
Guidance – email and on-line links, discussions
University application – support, “how to”
Careers – Advice available on-line, links to
employers and work placement
Employability – range of on-line materials
On-line post exit support (GURU)
Strategic Goals
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Curriculum development and support
Student skills, training and support
Staff development and training
Accessibility and Usability
E-Assessment
Capacity Building and Collaboration
Information infrastructure
Physical infrastructure
Quality assurance
Reporting, reviewing and monitoring
www.lewisham.ac.uk
Challenge?
• Meeting the needs of learners who have a basic
ICT skills requirement so that they are able to
engage with the e-College
• Designing a curriculum which meets the
expectations of learners who are living in a
digital world and are experienced at using ICT
as a learning medium (school leavers etc)
• Developing a curriculum which will meet the
needs of the business community offering
flexibility and enhancing employer engagement.
CoVE Hospitality & Catering
• Students view essential cookery
techniques in close up.
• Onsite demonstrations and
master classes live on the
Internet, supports distance learning.
• Increased speed, efficiency and
flexibility of creating e-learning
resources.
• Improved quality of teaching and
learning as it compliments and aids
reinforcement of techniques and
practices within the hospitality
industry.
• Prospective employers see the benefits
of having their trainees taught in this new
exciting style and environment.
e-Learning Services
• Content Creation and Resource
Procurement
• ICLT Staff Development & Training
• ICLT Advice and Guidance
• Research and Development
Blackboard
Students
Staff
Easy access 24 hours a day
to appropriate resources for
students and staff
Blackboard Training
• Blackboard Basics session
– What is a VLE and how can it be used with
learners
– Review of existing sites
– Uploading a document and creating a web
link
– Setting up a course
• Tailor made session
– Setting up course menu
– Adding a banner
– Adding resources to the site
• Blackboard Advanced
– Using assignments, assessments, discussion board
and the gradebook
• Blackboard Workshop
– Open Access drop in
Hardware
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Smart Boards
Video Camcorders
Digital Cameras
Scanners
Tablet PC’s
Personal Digital
Assistants (PDAs)
Construction
Hospitality and Catering
Induction
E-Learning Days
E-Learning Staff
Development
E-Clinics
Regular
Programme
ICT Induction
• All new members of staff attend
– Introduction to staff network
– Completion of e-learning audit
– Training recommendations fed back to line
manager
– Introduction to e-learning unit
Training Programme
• Based upon feedback from e-learning
skills audit
• Ad hoc surveys
• Timed to meet school staff development
timings
• Publicised via Learning & Development
bulletins and e-learning portal
E-Learning Portal
1:1’s /E-Clinics
• E-Clinic
– Weekly
– Advice on producing resources
– Help with general ICT issues
• 1:1’s
– Help with individual issues
– Tailored training to suit specific needs
E-learning days
• targeted at entire schools
• feature different applications and uses
– Cultural Industries
– English as a Foreign Language
– Early Years, Health & Care
– Teacher Training
– Construction
– Business, Finance & Retail Industries
– Hospitality and Catering
Browsing Blackboard
Transforming Institutions Transforming Learning
Embedding Blackboard – An institutional approach
Robin Ghurbhurun
Director of e-Learning, Lewisham College
[email protected]
March 2006