Exploring the Pros and Cons of the Calendar Function on Blackboard 10 (13:08)
- "In an online environment, redundancy is often better than elegant succinctness." -Ko & Rossen
- Pros & cons of calendar on Blackboard 10
- How to create a calendar event in Blackboard 10
Create Quizzes and Surveys in Blackboard 10 (15:01)
- Create a short-answer test or quiz to assess content comprehension
- Create a survey using the test/assessment function to debrief with students
- Upload or create grading rubrics
Communicate with Students Using the Dashboard, Announcements, and Discussion Forum (14:50)
The more connected a student feels with a course the more likely that student will find satisfaction and succeed in the learning experience. Early and consistent communication from a teacher/facilitator with students will establish expectations for the course, keep students on track, and set students up for success.
