Four New Features in Blackboard. Part 2: The Calendar
The calendar now has a fresh modern look. It will no longer appear as a ‘module’ on the Home page, but is accessible by the Global Navigation Menu in the top right of the screen. Or, you can create a link on the side bar. Or from the Tools section on the Home page. […]
Four New Features in Blackboard. Part 3: The Retention Centre
The Retention Centre acts as a hub to allow you to check how your students are engaging with Blackboard, and to spot those that might be at risk of falling behind or struggling with the work. The Retention Centre can be found either under the Evaluation section of the Control Panel, or from the Global […]
Four New Features in Blackboard. Part 4: Reusable Objects
The reusable objects function allows you to create course elements in the Content Collection, and to reuse them across multiple course sites. You can then make them available to share with colleagues across the institution, or across your department. About Reusable Objects Create and Use Reusable objects Some examples of course elements that you might […]
Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2013
The Educause Centre for Applied Research (ECAR) has recently published their “ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2013” report. Key findings of the report: Students recognize the value of technology but still need guidance when it comes to better using it for academics. Students prefer blended learning environments while beginning to experiment with […]
JISC TechDis – Copyright
JISC organise and run the TechDis series of online webinars and have just released their 2013/14 even calendar. JISC Tech Dis is: “a leading UK advisory service on technologies for inclusion. We explore and promote inclusive practices, resources and advice for learning and teaching in UK higher education, further education & skills, and independent and […]
Hot Desk Dates: September 2013
Welcome to the new term (nearly)! To support the departments within the College both Stephen and myself will again be available on our regular ‘hot desk’ . To accommodate room availability and staff absences the dates for September are: Criminology – September 24th Economics – September 27th Education – September 25th Lifelong Learning – October […]
Using Blackboard Announcements: How and Why
One feature of Blackboard that is nearly always overlooked is often the simplest and most effective: Announcements. I don’t know why this is as Announcements are, or should be, the main method for connecting with students and keeping them up to date with their learning journey. Note: this is as much for campus-based courses as […]
Hot Desk: Poster Download
For the latest dates and to book a dedicated 30 minute session with either David or Stephen please use the Hot Desk Booking Form on the University’s main website. Please contact David Hopkins or Stephen Walker if you would like a high-resolution PDF version of this A3 poster for download and printing.
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Blackboard: The Voice of an Active Learner [video]
“Do you recognise me? Very soon I will be your student, but I will not always sit in your classroom. I will not take out a pencil or open a textbook. You grew up with books, I read from a laptop, an iPad, a smart phone. I use a keyboard more than a pen. I’m […]
Presentation: “Improving the Student Experience Through Blackboard in the College of Social Science”
In March 2013 Stephen and myself were invited to present to the Brown Bag Lunch seminar series on the enhancement of the student experience through Blackboard and Learning Technology (LT) in the College of Social Science. Accompanied by Korin Grant (Economics) and Matthew Higgins (Management) we presented the College model of LT support, and our […]
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