‘Champions’, ‘pioneers’ .. the words convey something of the frontier spirit that has symbolised the growth of eLearning. In the UK the government’s ‘Information and Learning Technology (ILT) champions initiative proved very successful in raising the awareness of the role that ICT could play in teaching and learning. This work is being further developed by […]
Benchmarking Blackboard – From Champions To Transformers Read More »
May 7, 2003
A Blackboard client since 2000, NDU has consistently delivered innovative online education programs using the Blackboard platform. In late 2001, Blackboard and NDU developed a SCORM 1.2 compliant Building Block enabling the Blackboard Learning SystemTM to support educational content developed to this important industry standard.
National Defense University Recognized for Standards Based e-Education Initiative Read More »
September 18th, 2002
The Blackboard SCORM 1.2 Building Block was developed in collaboration with the National Defense University (NDU) and the ADL Co-Lab. The available technology allows the Blackboard Learning System to support educational content developed to the SCORM 1.2 specification. The National Defense University will be the first educational institution to deploy the new Building Block in support of SCORM developed content.
Blackboard Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Government e-Education Market Read More »
June 14th, 2002
As e-Education becomes an increasingly greater part of the fabric of educational institutions, interoperability of course components and content are crucial to decision-making, development and deployment. Industry standards impact total cost of ownership, usability/upgradeability, modularity, multi-vendor support and interoperability.
Blackboard Extends SCORM support with Building Blocks Read More »
October 29th, 2001
For academic institutions, the Building Blocks program addresses an oft-repeated request by clients who wish to extend Blackboard teaching, learning and commerce systems to meet the specific needs of their faculty, student and administrators.