Category: Tech Tips


Blackboard Announcements

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Published:January 2022   Consistent and effective communication is vital in all learning environments. There are various options available for synchronous and asynchronous communication, one valuable and available tool is Blackboard Announcements.  It allows instructors to post relevant information such as project due dates, course events, material changes, and more to a specific section within the… Read More

Test Tips

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Poll Everywhere: What Activity (Poll) Type Should You Use?

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Published:November 2022   Poll Everywhere is a web-based technology that allows audience members to engage in interactive presentations, polls, virtual classrooms, and other learning tools.  It can be used anytime, anywhere (with internet connection) and on any electronic device.  Create diverse activities to maintain participants’ attention, gather powerful insight, conduct pulse checks, and hear from… Read More

Exam Soft Prep Checklist

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Published:October 2022   Legacy Portal: ExamSoft 101 – Exam Checklist Policies & Administration Ensure that your exam day policies are in place. Communicate testing locations and dates with your exam takers. Determine and communicate your practices for make-up assessments. Prepare Students Review courses and exam-taker rosters for accuracy. Instruct Exam Takers to complete Examplify installation and registration.… Read More

Using Blackboard for Reflective Learning

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Published:October 2022   What is reflective learning? Study.com defines it as a process of learning using conscious, intentional reflection. Reflective learning can involve observing and auditing the level of information comprehension while learning. An example of the use of reflective learning is of a student who reflects on which learning concepts she is having difficulty… Read More