Scenario Based Learning Interactive (SBLi)

Scenario Based Learning Interactive

(SBLi)

Software for creating interactive e-Learning

scenarios

www.sblinteractive.org

What is SBL Interactive (SBLi)?

An authoring tool (builder) that enables you to build multimedia scenarios easily

A client-based player to deliver scenarios locally (on CD or via a local network)

A server-based player and scenario manager to deliver scenarios over the web

http://www.sblinteractive.org/


What does SBLi do?

Enables teachers/educators/trainers to develop engaging multimedia scenarios

Based on Problem Based Learning

• Challenges students to learn through engagement in a project or problem

• Develops problem solving skills through case studies



What is Problem Based Learning?

“The principal idea behind PBL is that students’ learning should be based on carefully designed problems that demand from the learner: acquisition of critical knowledge; problem solving proficiency; self-directed learning strategies and team participation skills.” …

PBL “replicates the commonly used systemic approach to resolving problems or meeting challenges that are encountered in life and career”

(Barrows and Kelson: http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/info.html)


http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/info.html


Good PBL scenarios

Should encourage students to decide their own ways of defining, analysing, researching and solving the problem

Present as many “real-life” possibilities as are feasible, including “red herrings” which may send students on a path which may not be fruitful

Depending on the field of study and the specific problem context, there may be no single right answer, so all paths may be valid and all outcomes realistic

Validity of the process is often a major goal of PBL


Origins of SBLi

Agricultural Problem Based Learning tool developed with Massey University (NZ) over 12 years ago.

For delivering scenarios locally (on CD or via a local network)

SBLi software

An authoring tool for building multimedia scenarios easily

For delivering scenarios over the web

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The SBLi Scenario BuilderConstruct scenario using tool bars and panel

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Agriculture, Horticulture Genetics

Architecture & Building Health – Nursing, Medicine

Creative Arts Veterinary Science

Commerce Hospitality and Catering

Earth Science Information Technology

Education Social Work

Engineering Law

Environmental Management

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What topics can SBLi scenarios address?

There is no limit. SBLi scenarios have already been developed in the following disciplines

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Who is using SBLi?

SBLi scenarios have been or are being developed specifically for -

High school students - BSDE, Corinda, Toowong, NSW, ACT Canberra

Undergraduates - number of universities in Australia and overseas (including NZ, UK, Canada, Japan)

Undergraduate text book users – linked to text book purchase

In-house staff training (Qld NRW)

Professional, in-service training – Legal Services Commission


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Some scenario examples

Moreton Bay marine field course2nd year Marine Science (UQ)

Engineers without Borders 1st year undergraduate engineering (National)

Series of genetics modulesLife science undergraduates (Manchester University, UK)

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Moreton Bay marine field course2nd year Marine Science (The University of Queensland)

The prestigious ASCILITE award was presented for the ‘Habitat Change in Moreton Bay, A Field Study for Marine Scientists’ scenario authored by Associate Professor Catherine Lovelock. Featured on our SBLi Homepage.

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SBL Interactive Server

http://scenarios.sblinteractive.org/


The benefits of SBLi

Easy to build & modify scenarios, no programming skills required

Interactive – requires active involvement, responses and decision making by students

Provides virtual “real-world” experiences

Integrates components within and across disciplines

Enables interactive testing and feedback

Develops students’ problem solving skills

Flexible delivery of scenarios – in class, via CD or online



What about future sustainability?The SBLi platform is designed generically, making it easier to upgrade the software to utilise new technologies

SBLi has an “Export scenario schema” function and most content is in HTML so that scenarios can be readily extracted from SBLi and used on other platforms

SBLi use at UQ is developing expertise and approaches that will support a scenario based learning strategy, whatever the technology

We are working with other institutions to create a community of practice for sharing experiences and content

A library of images, logos and scenarios is being planned that can be accessed and shared within and between institutions


SBL Interactive (SBLi)See online examples and more information at www.sblinteractive.org

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See examples and more information at


Audrey Jinks SBLI [email protected]

Ext: 57918

Scenario Based Learning Interactive (SBLi)

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