Collaborative Learning EnvironmentPreliminary Report

January 2009

Outline

• CLE Definition and Vision

• Timeline

• Near Term Work Plan

• Resources Required

• Success Outcomes Summary

Definition

• The CLE is a virtual community platform that advances learning and knowledge creation through the innovative and effective use of technology.

Vision

The CLE…

• connects the physical and virtual learning environments and integrates with technology-enhanced learning spaces.

• supports inter-professional education and collaboration by facilitating the sharing of expertise and resources.

• overcomes barriers of physical distance and disciplinary silos to facilitate multi-campus and international collaborations.

• harnesses the power of educational innovation and information technology to advance UCSF as a global leader in health sciences education.

Key Functions

The CLE…

• facilitates learner's ownership of his/her learning.

• adapts, leverages, and incorporates new and emerging technologies and trends.

• enhances content discovery by learners and instructors.

• supports courses and curriculum.

• provides collaborative spaces for non-course-based learning activities.

• is supported by an evidence-based evaluation and research program.

• supports research and innovation in education.

About the Platform

• web-based environment

• integrates multiple tools and services customized to meet UCSF's evolving needs

• employs standards-based solutions leveraging open source solutions where possible

• provides an integrated user experience

• provides a centralized environment and the flexibility to distribute content and functionality across other systems

Possible CLE Use Scenarios

Course administrator manages student schedules,

classroom assignments, and virtual discussion grps

Student imports PubMed articles

into CLE assignment module

Researchers collaborate on grant proposal

across distances

Faculty browses Virtual Microscopy images

to use in her class.

Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental students collaborate

on a quality improvement project

Student posts digital photo of clinical

practice case to eportfolio.

UCSF Collaborative

Learning Environment

Enhanced CLE Project

• Create a health sciences curriculum management tool based on SOM’s Ilios application that can evolve over time.

• Key features:

– Integrates with Moodle

– Learning objects repository

– Supports course administration (schedules, small groups)

– Curriculum reporting and oversight

• Deliver this system within a 24 month time frame.

Current Timeline

Fall 2008Initial launch of Moodle system foracademic instruction; participation by each school.

8/2008 - 7/2010Migration of courses from WebCT to new CLE to complete in July 2010.

9/2008 - 7/2010 WebCT and CLE systems run in parallel.

1/2009 CLE+ development begins.

Summer 2010 WebCT retired.

CLE Advisory Group 08-09 Work Plan

• Foundational Work

Establish and engage Advisory Group with broad representation (faculty, staff, and students)

Define CLE

– Define success outcomes & identify risks

– Develop mechanisms for student input

– Identify needs to help set priorities

– Review and summarize literature

• Provide input on Integration Projects

– Learner enrollment strategies

– CLE Enhanced Project

– Campus MyAccess (~1st Qtr, FY0910)

Resource Requirements

FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11* FY11-12*

CLE Core

Funded $450k $175k $175k $175k

CLE Core non-funded

-Personnel

-Hardware

$0 $240k

$140k

$100k

~$245k

$185k

$ 60k

~$245k

$185k

$ 60k

CLE+

Funded $400k $400k $0 $0

CLE+ non-funded $0 $200k Ongoing support

*Assumes Moodle is brought in-house for hosting. 3rd party hosting would reduce personnel and hardware costs by ~$75k.

Success Outcomes to Date

• Infrastructure

– System available on schedule

– GALEN Accounts providing access

– CIT training and supporting faculty and other users

• Migration progress

– 115 courses on new CLE

– On target for completion in 2010

• CLE vision elements…

Vision Elements: new technologies and overcoming distance

• Faculty utilizing new functionality

– Blogs, social networking

• Students taking online exams off-campus

• Faculty incorporating video and/or web conferencing

• Faculty experimenting with wiki

• Faculty experimenting with social networking tools external to the CLE

Vision Element: learner-centered

• SOD students use blog for individual learning plans and self-reflection

DS1: Reflecting on clinic lets me figure out what I need to work on in the subsequent clinic rotations.... I can apply similar reflection techniques to PRDS.

• SON forum activity is brisk, stimulating, and valued

CLE Impact at UCSF

• CLE envisions a common platform that supports learning and collaboration across UCSF.

• Modular approach offers flexible and customizable environment to meet diverse campus needs.

• Web 2.0 technologies facilitate engagement of students in learner-centered activities.

SON Examples of CLE in Action

Significant level of forum

activity

Drop Box for Group

Assignment

Group Wikis

This course makes good use of the active learning / social networking tools. In addition to the resources that have been placed within each week, students are expected to actively engage with each other using discussion forums, wikis, and group assignments. The design of the course supports, encourages, and acknowledges participation.

(Used with permission)

This course makes good use a variety of the resource and activity tools:• Links to files and websites• Questionnaires• Forums• Case Studies• Weekly Readings• And more …

Activities and resources are designed and placed to augment guest speakers (pre- and post-lecture).

(Used with permission)