Online | Distance

No specific scheduled meeting times
Work must be completed by the specified deadlines in Blackboard
Often referred to as traditional online courses

Instructional Materials & Learning Activities

Store syllabi, handouts, files, links, etc. in Blackboard
Store multimedia in Blackboard
Links to Open Educational Resources [OER]
Links to publisher content
Links to lab materials

Engagement

Create discussions in Blackboard
Expand discussions from in-person to online in Blackboard
Design Journals or Blogs in Blackboard
Use web conferencing for communications [i.e. office hours]

Managerial

Create announcements in Blackboard
Grade all student deliverables in Blackboard
Offer students feedback in Blackboard
Manage attendance in Blackboard
Run an accessibility report and check accessibility of Blackboard content

Assessments

Create assignments in Blackboard for students to submit
Create, deploy, and grade tests, quizzes, surveys and quiz pools in Blackboard

8 Lessons Learned from Teaching Online

From those who have taught online, looking at 8 key points for those who are interested in and improving their online instruction.

Managing Your Online Presence

From the Association of College and University Educators: One of the most important aspects—if not the most important aspect—of any student’s learning is you, the instructor. Learn how to more effectively be involved in discussions, respond to questions, provide feedback and encouragement, so students feel more supported and engaged in your course.

Reimaging Learning

It's not just about replicating the face-to-face learning experience, it so much more. In this video, Richard Culatta presents an interesting looks at the future of online and the "what could be," possible.