This was a 30 min. presentation (not demo) on K12 features in 9.1, more marketing but they were upfront before they started that other sessions were going to address specific features. It was nice to see the extent of the standards-based learning tools and how that could dramatically change how schools use Blackboard and/or even get more schools to buy into online learning, just to use this tool. These were the 4 things that were covered in the presentation:
1. Commitment to Quality
2. Client Feedback - new release addresses social learning and 21st century skills.
3. Addressing K-12 Challenges - 2 main things schools are asking for: development of 21st century skills and standards-based learning.
-Ways they are addressing 21st century skills: active and social learning (e.g. collaborative learning tools), integrated media and engaging content (e.g. mashups), individualized instruction.
-Standards-based Learning - standards can be added with a quick "standards alignment" step. Coverage report on what standards are being covered (once you do the alignment) - can be across courses or even school system.
4. Change Mgmt
Upgrade Center (tutorials, preview account) - http://www.blackboard.com/upgradecenter
1. Commitment to Quality
2. Client Feedback - new release addresses social learning and 21st century skills.
3. Addressing K-12 Challenges - 2 main things schools are asking for: development of 21st century skills and standards-based learning.-Ways they are addressing 21st century skills: active and social learning (e.g. collaborative learning tools), integrated media and engaging content (e.g. mashups), individualized instruction.
-Standards-based Learning - standards can be added with a quick "standards alignment" step. Coverage report on what standards are being covered (once you do the alignment) - can be across courses or even school system.4. Change Mgmt
Upgrade Center (tutorials, preview account) - http://www.blackboard.com/upgradecenter
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