Why is online different?
An explanation of why online learning is different to classroom-based learning.
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Writing multiple choice questions – a handy guide
Multiple choice questions (MCQs) can be a useful time saver for academics as they are quick to mark, but they are only useful to the learners if they are planned well. Here are some pointers for you to consider when designing and implementing multiple choice quizzes, whether on paper or in Blackboard.
Mathematical Notation in Blackboard
When and how you can use MathJax within Blackboard to display mathematical notation.
How do I provide students with effective feedback?
Providing feedback to students can be one of the most effective ways to help them learn. How, what and when feedback is delivered is key. Poor quality feedback provided at the wrong time can do more harm than good.
How do I engage and support my students?
As well as delivering the material and assessments, it is important that we ensure our teaching provides opportunities for all students to be successful on their programme, whatever their background and individual needs.
Factsheet: Peer Learning
Encourage your students to learn from each other by creating opportunities for peer interaction
Factsheet: Principles of Effective Feedback
The characteristics of effective feedback.
How do I design a course unit or session?
Advice and resources to support the design of course units.
Testing online exams in Blackboard
This webpage contains detailed guidance on how you can combine Blackboard’s Student Preview and adaptive release tools to verify tests or assignments and test out marking process.