ENABLING ONLINE CASE-BASED LEARNING FOR MANAGEMENT STUDENTS USING BLACKBOARD

The project developed a directed/supported online case study for 33 internationally-dispersed, distance learning MBA students using the Blackboard virtual learning environment (VLE). The activities included: •Devising, designing and producing a case study classroom using Blackboard. •Publication of a case study that could be used on the project. •Development of student resources that could be used on the project. •Implementation of a student application process. •Co-ordination of associate tutors and Faculty. •Monitoring of student diaries. •Establishing evaluation system comprising depth interviews, course statistics, user statistics, questionnaire of user attitudes and observation of online behaviours. •Development of an article to discuss the implications of the study