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.