Innovation. Awards. Applause.

Meet our …

2013 Blackboard Collaborate

Hall of Fame Winners

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Now part of the Blackboard Catalyst Awards, the Blackboard Collaborate Hall of Fame continues to honor those who push the boundaries of their educational programs and technology to deliver innovative and effective learning experiences.

Here are 5 schools and institutions from around the world that use the Blackboard Collaborate platform to make a difference …

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• Tavaana: E-Learning Institute for Iranian Civil Society

• The College of Saint Rose• IEU Universidad/Instituto de Estudio

Universitarios• Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP)• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School

For offering unprecedented live learning program with free, open-access education for those denied equality and opportunity, including women, religious minorities, and under-privileged groups

How Blackboard Helps• Essential tool for developing Iran’s

pioneer eLearning institute• Safe space for civic-minded citizens to

freely think, question, and explore• Session recordings broadcast via

satellite television to over 10 million Iranians each week

Quote“Travaana has securely and successfully trained over 1,450 Iranian civil society activists in 19 live e-courses and 20 webinars using Blackboard Collaborate.”

- Mariam Memarsadeghi, Co-director

By the Numbers• 70% learned as much as in traditional

course• 77% improved way they use Internet• 99% would recommend courses

For delivering speech clinic telepractice to serve clients in rural areas who don’t have access to a speech therapist

More Creative Uses• Hybrid/online classes• Office hours• Writing reviews• Community outreach• Outside speakers• Student teaching field observations

• Faculty/graduate student interviews

Quote“With Blackboard Collaborate, the college can fill a serious need in the state and eventually beyond. This is consistent withy our mission to serve the public good and improve the lives of those within our community”

- Christine Page, Manager of Technology Integration and Resource Center

For significantly reducing costs, increasing enrollment of foreign students, and maintaining student satisfaction

Major Achievements• Increased executive meeting frequency by 100%

• Maintained standardized and centralized communication across 18 campuses for 500 employees

• Reduced travel expenses by more than 90%

• Increased foreign student enrollment by 25% annually over last 3 years

• Increased student satisfaction by enabling synchronous interaction

Quote“This data proves that the investment in the Blackboard Collaborate platform can be quickly recovered, with payback in less than one year”

- Mauricio Garcia Acevedo, Maestro

For delivering the first-of-its-kind Masters degree program in disability policy to students worldwide

Major Achievements• Offers courses that incorporate universal design principles and International Disability Policy (IDP)

• Enables access to students with vision, hearing, or mobility disabilities

• Reaches students and faculty around globe in Africa, Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia

• Ensures same learning opportunities online as in person

Quote“Blackboard Collaborate’s propensity to create software that is accessible to people with disabilities aligns with the IDPP’s dedication to inclusivity and our desire for all people to have the same learning opportunities, regardless of geography, abilities, or disabilities.”

- Dr. Derrick Cogburn, Executive Director

For piloting a flipped classroom model that blends best of synchronous and asynchronous content for entirely online education

Major Achievements• Offers core content from 2nd through 12th grade plus fine arts, languages, multiple electives

• Closes gap in functionality and design for online instruction

• Meets needs of students who score at basic or below on state assessments

• Enables teachers to focus on instruction rather than session creation

Quote“We have demonstrated that students enrolled in our synchronous courses with Blackboard Collaborate make more academic gains than those taking asynchronous courses.

- Nicole Gianvito, Director The Virtual High School

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