Blackboard from the Faculty Perspective

It’s a tool,

not a teaching philosophy

Principles of Effective Teaching

Give prompt, frequent feedback. Require that students DO something

with the feedback. Offer opportunities for reflection. Give access to a variety of resources. Provide opportunities to test knowledge

(i.e. quizzes, surveys)

Principles of Effective Teaching

Arrange for good group and individual communication.

Provide an authentic audience for assignments.

Offer the opportunity to create social relationships.

Offer clear organization of the course with clear objectives.

Blackboard Overview

Announcements Syllabus Course Documents Assignments Communication Web Resources Student Tools Discussion Board Staff Information

Gradebook Assignment function Group email Banner

Individual Reflection

List what you already use in Blackboard that works well for you.

After each item in your list, indicate how you know this is helping students learn better.

Small Groups

Share what works well for you with your colleagues.

Whole Group

Each group concisely offer what works well so we can make a group list.

Individual Reflection

Write down a problem in your class you would like to solve, or something you would like your students to do better.

Small Groups

Share your “problem” with the group. Group members problem solve with

Blackboard functions in mind.

Whole Group

Share solutions for our group list.

Let’s go put your plan into action…

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