Online | Distance

Online | Distance

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.