Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Pebblebash 2014 Pebblepad: Enhancing learning delivery by extending the capability of existing educational technologies By Ross Yates

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Overview v Current environment v Which technology is best? v Pebble. Pad considerations v Awareness campaign v The way forward v Discussion & user experiences

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Current environment v Current educational technologies: § Pebble. Pad § Blackboard (SP 13 & portal) § Adobe Connect § Turnitin § Marks Recording System (MRS) v Duplication of elements (e. g. assessments) v Limited training and support v MRS driver for blackboard grading

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Which technology is best? v Shared capability in key areas v Complementary not competitive v Most have tight integration with Bb

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Pebble. Pad considerations? v Full-featured feedback (UTEI) v Career prospects v Templates guide learning (Unit Plan) v Artefact reuse v Product complexity v Staged introduction – starting slow

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Workbook

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Awareness campaign v More training courses scheduled v Highlight capabilities v Pebble. Pad integration in Bb courses v Information sessions at schools v Student consultants v Tip sheets & videos

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business The way forward v Emphasis on course design v Clear pathways for learning defined v Need to highlight benefits v Improved student experience v Currently 20% units use Pebble. Pad v Greater collaboration v Student skills in using Pebble. Pad

Edith Cowan University Centre Learning and Development School for of Business Discussion v User experiences v Support arrangements v Suggestions v Future role of educational technology v Thoughts and ideas