Rolling Out Blackboard Collaborate v11

Discussion

What was helpful/useful in rolling out a virtual classroom tool (or other software) to your organization in the past? What was done? What was needed?

• Pilot groups• Creating buzz/excitement about being part of the pilot group.• Granting a certificate for participating in pilot group.

Discussion

What concerns do you have about rolling out Bb Collaborate v11 to your organization?

• Finding the time for training staff on using new version.• “Holdouts” wanting to use other platforms.

• Webex, Livemeeting, etc that are paid platforms.

Discussion

Which of the approaches discussed before will be most helpful to your organization for rolling out Bb Collaborate v11?

• Creating “power users” to help with the rollout.

Discussion

How can the LINGOs community support members in rolling out Bb Collaborate v11?

• Identify Collaborate “power users” to have discussions about rolling out v11.• December 8, 2011 meeting date set to discuss strategies on the rollout.

Blackboard Collaborate Resources

• LINGOs site on Bb Collaborate• Bb Collaborate support site