Community Development

Welcome & Class Introductions

Blackboard Tool(s): Discussion Board

Tools: Google Docs, YouTube, ScreenCast-o-Matic, Google Sites

Regardless of the class format, taking a few moments to have students introduce themselves to the rest of the class can help aleviate anxiety for students new or returning to college. Generate a series of questions for students to answer.

Community or Coffeehouse Discussion Board

Blackboard Tool(s): Discussion Board

Regardless of the class format, have a space inside of Blackboard for students to interact and share activities relating inside and outside of the course. Not related to grading, create a set of guidelines for appropriate behavior but allow students to petition to add or amend guidelines.