Blackboard has powerful tools to help create engaging online spaces for your course units. As course units change you will need to adapt your Blackboard space accordingly. Use these quick tip videos to help you to make these changes to your Blackboard space.
Use these quick tip videos to help curate content and create new content for your Blackboard course unit.
VoiceThread can be used to capture your screen and audio to create online blended learning materials. This webpage details how you can do this.
Microsoft Sway is an online authoring platform that can be used to produce web friendly content such as newsletters or presentations. The webpage gives and overview of the benefits of using Sway.
Resources to support the design of effective assessment.
Guidance on digital aspects of blended learning.
Students are accustomed to normal behaviours when studying in a physical classroom but may not be accustomed to suitable behaviours when learning online. They will need clear and concise guidelines for behaviours and activities. Additionally interacting online can quickly become a full-time endeavour. It’s important to set expectations amongst students of what your role involves at the outset, to avoid unrealistic expectations leading to reduced satisfaction.
Rubrics – What are they? Why and how should I use them?
This information is aimed at colleagues involved in setting up online assignments in Blackboard and Turnitin. It provides an overview of how to choose the right rubric for your needs.
The Teaching Academy can provide support for set up and delivery of online and blended course units. In addition to the resources you find on these pages get in touch to request the following services: