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Online learning activities can be added seamlessly through the learning content. For example, a Discussion activity, for everyone to get to know each other and begin to build a learning community. This is recommended at the start of each module, especially in first year. Other options include - Bb Test progress checks (quiz), interactive group Class Collaborate session (group work), reflective Bb Journal, interactive Vevox quiz, or inline Conversation functionality.
The Activity Stream, on the Blackboard homepage, aggregates activity updates across all modules, so that students can click directly to the relevant update.
5. Prepare assessment and feedback activities
Add formative and summative assessment and feedback activities to your module. See this article for more informationinformation on what has changed in Ultra with assessment and feedback. Blackboard Tests can be imported, copied or uploaded to Ultra modules (CDLE can advise with this). There are less question types, and changes to terminology and settings, so it is recommended to review and update Tests added to your Ultra module.
6. Establish communication plan
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The Announcement tool is useful to highlight information to students, as it appears as a focused pop up when entering the module after it’s posted. With inline Audio/Video recording functionality, providing an easy way to create a personal welcome message for the module. |
Messages An Announcement post can also be sent via email.
Messages is an internal messaging system in the module, from which an email copy can also be sent (also aggregates across modules via Messages on the Bb homepage). Course Staff are listed on the left, with a link to contact them via the Messages tool. The Messages tool also integrated with the Gradebook for staff to contact students.
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