Transcript Effective Use of Blackboard

Blackboard Strategies:
Using Blackboard Pedagogically
Instructional Design with
Technology
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Work backwards…What is the learning
outcome? What do you want your students to
know or be able to do?
What activities will help them gain these
skills?
How will you know if they have mastered the
learning outcome? What assessments will
provide you this data?
Finally, how can technology be used as a
teaching tool to accomplish the items above?
Refer to “A 3-Step Approach” Handout
The Classroom Flip Model
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Move lecture materials out of the
classroom through online delivery.
Move assignments into the classroom
where faculty can serve as a guide.
Use extra time for application and
practice.
Extend conversation out of class
through threaded discussion.
Teaching and Learning
Challenges
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Students aren’t prepared for class because
they haven’t kept up with the reading.
Students need extra resources to expand
on what the text offers.
Students need to assess their
understanding of the content more
frequently.
Students need additional opportunities for
discussion and learning from peers.
Linking Learning Challenges,
Teaching Strategies,
and Technology Features
Learning
Challenge
Teaching
Strategy
Technology
Feature
Students aren’t Use more
Use online
prepared for
frequent
assessment
class
quizzes on the feature in
readings
Blackboard
What is Blackboard?
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A “container” for your course materials
and activities
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A system
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A database: users and courses
Integrated with other KU Systems
A teaching and learning tool
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Course Management System
Many tools and features
User-friendly Interface
A web presence
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Available Anytime, Anywhere
Common Uses of Blackboard
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Post documents, pictures, graphics, website
links, videos, assignments, other info., etc.
Communicate with Students
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E-mail
Discussion Board
Virtual Classroom
Announcements
Manage Course Data
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Online Surveys, Quizzes, and Exams
Gradebook
Course Statistics
Getting Started…
(How to Prepare)
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Read articles on online teaching and learning.
Gather your materials together.
Outline the course and its components.
 Which materials will be distributed in class
and which will be available online?
Build the framework for your course by
creating content areas (buttons) and if
necessary folders (Chapters, Weeks)
Upload files to the content areas or folders.
Benefits of
Online Discussion
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Messages are archived and available for
review
100% participation
Gives “Voice” to silent students
More thoughtful, articulate responses
because of increased time for reflection
Increased time for discussion, not limited
to space and time
Supports additional peer learning
Discussion Board Considerations
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Focus the discussion on the main topic in the
readings
Require participation
Establish protocols
Use open-ended questions
Ask additional probing or follow-up questions
as needed
Have students serve as moderators,
critiquers, or summarizers
Refer to “Discussion Board Guidelines Ideas” Handout
Discussion Board Ideas
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Posting assignments/projects for peer
review
“Dumb Questions” forum
Mid-semester course evaluation
Brainstorming
Guest Lecturer
Test Review
Case Studies
Website Critiques
Advantages of Online Assessment
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Instructors can assess student understanding
more frequently and customize lectures
accordingly.
Students can monitor their own progress and be
held more accountable for their own learning.
Displays immediate feedback and results and
provides individual item and overall exam
statistics.
Allows inclusion of multimedia elements not
possible in paper assessments.
Can save class time.
Can repeat (multiple attempts) for mastery.
Training and Support
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“Using Blackboard: Tools and
Strategies” course site
Online Users Manual
“Behind the Blackboard” at
http://www.blackboard.com/
Blackboard Users Group/Listserv
(JayBbug)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Training and Support cont.
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Quick Reference Card
IDS Website (http://ids.ku.edu/ )
Email or Phone (Business Cards)
Course Check-up
Course Make-over
(http://ids.ku.edu/cmo.shtml )
Misc. Blackboard
Policies and Procedures
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Course Requests/Renewals
Copyright and Fair Use
Intellectual Property Rights
Privacy Issues
Student Support
Other Software
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