The introduction of new technology can be a stressful time in any organization and the variety of stakeholders and issues in higher education can make this even more so. This case presentation details AUBG’s path to success with collaboration, training, and communication in the integration of Blackboard on the campus.

The introduction of new technology can be a stressful time in any organization and the variety of stakeholders and issues in higher education can make this even more so. This case presentation details AUBG’s path to success with a carefully planned and executed integration of Blackboard on the campus. With a focus on collaboration among educational technologists, faculty, academic administrators, and students along with an emphasis on proper training and communication, AUBG is a case for how working together is the best way forward for successful implementation and integration of new technology.

Attendees of the presentation will leave with a deeper understanding of successful integration of new technology in higher education. Technologists, faculty, academic administrators, and IT staff alike will have something to gain from this presentation including: tips for collaborating together, understanding student and faculty responses to new technology, and suggestions for use of technology in different disciplines. We’ll present the case of AUBG’s integration of Blackboard through the following points:

• History/Background of technology at AUBG and the transfer to the new system
• How the system is being used now including information of growth and functionality
• Training for students-orientation
• Student point of view: organization helps with short attention span, one place, increased motivation and activity
• Examples of faculty use
• Best practices for successful integration of new technology