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Enhancing Real-Time Learning in our University VLE -Isobel Gordon, Jacqui Nicol (Robert Gordon University) Presented at Moodlemoot Edinburgh 2014
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Enhancing Real-Time Learning in our University VLE
Isobel Gordon
Jacqui Nicol
Background
• Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
• Moodle
– Hosted in-house
– Since pilot in 2007
Previous Virtual Classroom
• Wimba Classroom – Increasing use over 4 years
– Online presentations
– Tutorials
– Student collaboration and group work
• Licence agreement end & discontinuation of service
• Time to Review
Evaluation and Selection
• Criteria
• Options considered
– Open Source (Big Blue Button)
– Proprietary (Blackboard Collaborate)
– General web conferencing system (Adobe Connect)
• Selection process
Key Evaluation Criteria
Blackboard Collaborate Classroom
Integration
• Standard Moodle Activity
• Integration options
– Roles
– Groups
– Recording and archiving inside Moodle
Rollout Strategy (1)
• Train the trainer from Blackboard Collaborate
– 4 sessions
• Central and distributed support staff
– Technical Training
• Network
• Moodle Integration
• Administration
Rollout Strategy (2)
• Training
– Training materials created
– Package of materials created for eLearning Advisors to use
– Central ONLINE workshops scheduled
Training
• Online
• Hands on
• Interactive
• Trainee staff encouraged to use all the tools
• Access to Moodle area containing– User guides
– Forums for discussion
– Feedback area
Rollout Strategy (3)
Managed training
• Prior to integration
– Existing Wimba Classroom Users
• After integration
– New users
Impact
• Use since August 2013
– >200 classrooms set up
– On average used 5 times each
– Examples of changing practice
• Online Induction for ODL Engineering
Feedback
• Feedback from Staff
– Positive
– Easier to use
– Like archives appearing automatically in Moodle
– Plans for
• Careers service consultations with ODL students
• Library support for ODL students
Next Steps
• Waiting for new BbC which launches with own Java
• Promotion of advanced tools for – Plan tool for learning design
– Interactivity e.g. drag and drop and quizzes during sessions
• Wider rollout to support academic staff and support departments