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This discussion focuses on the successful rollout of Blackboard Collaborate v11, exploring previous experiences with virtual classroom tools and software. Key topics include forming pilot groups, generating excitement around the pilot, certifying participants, and addressing concerns like staff training time and platform holdouts. It evaluates which strategies will be most effective for implementing Collaborate v11 and identifies potential 'power users' to assist in the process. Additionally, it highlights how the LINGOs community can support members in this initiative, with a meeting scheduled for December 8, 2011.
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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