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Integrating distance learning into an existing blended learning programme using Blackboard Collaborate
Karen Dinneen and Pascaline Fresneau
Aims of this presentation Describe how Blackboard Collaborate can be utilised to integrate distance
learning into an existing part-time programme
Recognise the benefit of applying a project management structure during the creation and development stages of a new project
Consider the potential challenges and successes associated with the technologies involved with this type of project
Identify the processes and the technologies involved with the integration of distance learning to a blended learning course
Trinity College Dublin
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Dublin Dental University Hospital
http://www.dentalhospital.ie/about-us
The atrium
Dublin Dental University Hospital
Patient care
National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland
• 16 month part-time programme
• Trainee dental nurses in dental surgeries
• Utilising Online Learning Technologies
The Dental Team
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Staff StructureDublin Dental
University Hospital
Dental Nurse Tutors
Evening Course
Coordinators
Admin & IT Support
Cork University Dental School &
Hospital
Dental Nurse Tutors
Evening Course
Coordinators
Admin & IT Support
• Designed and developed as a blended/hybrid learning programme – Videoconferencing
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National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland
• Designed and developed as a blended/hybrid learning programme – Videoconferencing
Rail infrastructure of Ireland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Ireland
National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland
• Distance Learning discussed for years – until the right technology available
National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland
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The technology we needed
• Improve access for the external students
• User-friendly & simple
• No impact on the structure or delivery of existing course
Where it all began…
• January 2014: Blackboard Collaborate available in Trinity College Dublin
• March 2014: informal testing
Blackboard Collaborate – Informal Testing
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Blackboard Collaborate – Informal Testing
Where it all began…
• March 2014: extensive software training received
• April 2014: beginning of testing and brainstorming
• June 2014: Project Management course
• Creation of project documentation1. Project Charter2. Project Management Plan3. Project Schedule
• Weekly project meetings
Project Management
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Work Breakdown Structure
Adapted from DoIT Project Management Advisor, http://www.pma.doit.wisc.edu/templates.html by Pascaline Fresneau
Phase 1
Phase 2
Main areas driving the project:
• Technical
• Equipment
Phase 2 – Plan Project
Lecture Theatre set-up
Phase 3
Main areas driving the project:
• Training- Evening coordinators- Students
• Evaluations
Phase 3 – Execute and Monitor Project
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Main areas driving the project:
• Communication- Stakeholders- Regular status reports to heads of education
Phase 3 – Execute and Monitor Project
On a weekly basis
• Virtual classroom created
• Recorded lecture
Blackboard Collaborate in Blackboard Learn
• Online student training on 02/09/14
• Launched Blackboard Collaborate on 03/09/14
• 13 Distance Learning students
Integrating into the classroom
Room set-up in the Lecture Theatre
Equipment Video set-up
Preparation
How to connect the network point
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Blackboard Collaborate in the classroom
Lecture delivered in the Dublin centre and to distance learning students
Lecture delivered via video-conferencing
Lecture delivered via Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard Collaborate virtual room
Collaborate on the screen
Flexibility and ease of use
Example of use in the classroom
Flexibility and ease of use
Lecturers: “It was good to have someone managing the
online students”
“It had little or no impact to delivery of
lecture”
Coordinators:
“The most stressful part is waiting for Collaborate to
open ”
Feedback Received
Feedback Received
Distance Learning Students: Students in class:
“The quality was brilliant, the sound
was perfect”
“I preferred viewing lecture through PowerPoint – not Collaborate” “It was so
easy to set up and log in”
Phase 4
Project Analysis
• Project took over 200 hours• Many steps/processes
involved• Prepared for potential
challenges• Structure was extremely
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• Java Launcher- Internet browser compatibility- Firewalls- Slow download• Unreliable Wi-Fi • Integrating the right set up of equipment into
the existing classroom
Challenges
• Various aspects to be checked on a weekly basis• Digital literacy• Students having to use Collaborate & Panopto• Support from different departments
Challenges
• Leading the way in Trinity College Dublin
• Coordinators embraced additional duties
• Ease of integration into the classroom – no impact on lecture delivery
Successes
• Dedicated coordinator during class for distance learning students
• Software flexibility and ease of use
• Strengthened teamwork
• Encouraged us to develop the course further
Successes
Activities implemented this year
• Webinar for student training
• Virtual classrooms
• Additional online discussion forums
• Integration of application to engage students
Future developments
• Develop teaching & learning activities further- Formative assessments including MCQs- Webinars and breakout rooms- Additional emphasis on the discussion forums- Digital badges?
• Module or full course online?
Acknowledgments
• TCD eLearning Team
• DDUH Nursing Education Dept
• DDUH Executive Team
• DDUH Directors of Undergraduate Teaching & Learning
• DDUH IS Department
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Bibliography
• Blackboard Collaborate training course
• ‘Principles of Project Management’ online course (MOOC), Polytechnic West, Australia via Open2Study portal
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) from the Project Management Institute’s Edition 4th guide as per MOOC above
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