Presenter: 

       Ariana Tiroff - Blackboard Support & Services Manager

Title:

       Optimizing Blackboard Part I & Part II

Description:

       Focused on understanding Blackboard's settings and tools for seamless course management. If you’re looking to enhance your digital classroom skills, this cohort empowers instructors to optimize their Blackboard experience. Learn how to leverage features like the gradebook, communication tools, and content organization to streamline your teaching workflow and enhance student engagement. Dive deep into best practices and gain practical insights to effectively manage and deliver your courses online with confidence.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn to navigate and customize the Blackboard interface to suit their teaching needs effectively.
• Learn strategies for organizing and managing course content efficiently using Blackboard's content management features.
• Explore advanced features of Blackboard's gradebook and assessment tools to streamline grading processes and provide timely feedback to students.
• Understand accessibility principles and utilize Blackboard tools to ensure course materials are accessible to all students.
• Utilize Blackboard's analytics and reporting features to monitor student performance and engagement, and use data-driven insights to inform instructional decisions.
• Identify and implement best practices for online teaching and course management using Blackboard, based on evidence-based strategies and participant experiences.

Meeting Dates:

Meeting Time:

       8:00 - 9:30 AM

Location:

       BYRD 204

Stipend Points:

     125

Registration:

       You can register for this and other CTL cohorts on this link.

Deliverable:

       Participants will select a specific strategy from one of the available modules to integrate into their classrooms. Following its implementation, they will submit a reflection, detailing their experiences and observations through the provided link.

       Deliverable Submission Link
 

If you have any questions, please email ctl@actx.edu or call 371-5127.