Blackboard Collaborate

What is it and how can we use itDigital Integration Task Force meeting

TTUHSC/PLFSOM October 13, 2014

Blackboard Collaborate Components

Web Conferencing Tools• Multiple Communication Mechanisms– Two-way VoIP– Multi-point video– Built-in phone conferencing– Chat

• Tools for interactivity– Polling– Surveys– Emotional indicators

• Interactive whiteboard• Application and desktop sharing• Breakout rooms• Session recording

Synchronous Web Session (SWS)Moderator(s)

Synchronous Web SessionMobile Participant

Synchronous Web Sessions (SWS) Benefits

The first factor relating to course satisfaction is the convenience and flexibility1 Second factor is interactions between students and instructor1

1. Convenient: reduced travel, spending (gas), and parking slots

2. Flexible: no need to reserve time slot in calendar and room. Recorded: student can watch anytime

3. More interaction: chat (student to teacher, student to student) and polling

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FIGURE 3. Student perceptions of Elluminate Live!

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Using Synchronous Software in Web-based Nursing Courses LITTLE, BARBARA BATTIN; PASSMORE, DENISE; SCHULLO, SHAUNAComputers Informatics Nursing. 24(6):317-325, November/December 2006.

How can we use it?

I. SWS may be a good alternative to self-taught sessions for which currently

1. Student satisfaction rate is low2. Performance on tests lower (personal data,

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II. Can be used for TBL sessions: readiness test, breakout rooms (teams), multiple moderators (distant: clinicians).