TRAINING FOCUS
BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The GICHD took the strategic decision to introduce the BlackBoard learning management system in 2021, with a view to enhancing and improving the accessibility of training. The first online course to be supported by BlackBoard was part of the GFP programme in 2022. During the design phase, the GICHD developed a blended learning approach that combined self- study, virtual meetings and a community of practice. All post-course survey respondents appreciated the innovative video-conferencing tool that the GICHD had introduced in its courses via BlackBoard and emphasized the advantages of integrating all the course elements on one platform:
Encouraged by the initial success of BlackBoard, the GICHD proceeded in using the system to pilot its 88 th Partnership for Peace course for mine action operations managers. Through BlackBoard, the GICHD was able to introduce another training method that encourages participants to engage in ‘self-paced’ preparation ahead of the in-person training course to maximise benefits during its delivery. The post-course survey results indicated a high rate of satisfaction. The participants appreciated features such as:
By the end of 2022, the GICHD had used BlackBoard in the design of additional courses, such as the administrator training course on the GICHD’s Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) Core, which is now offered in both English and Ukrainian. Following the positive feedback from both learners and trainers, the GICHD will be dedicating more efforts to building staff capacity using the BlackBoard learning management system.
the classroom function
access through the mobile app
online discussions
content-sharing announcements
‘The learning platform on the board is very useful as it includes
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91% *
91% *
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all the settings and we do not need to use any [other] tools.’
*Percentage of respondents who found it extremely or very useful
9 GICHD PERFORMANCE REPORT 2022 |
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