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Ets induction
This document provides an overview and demonstration of how to use the Blackboard learning management system. It outlines the objectives of showing users how to log in to Blackboard, find courses and content areas, submit assignments online, and use communication tools. The session then demonstrates how to log in to Blackboard, access courses, and explores the different areas and tools available, including resources, communication, collaboration, and assessment features. Main uses of Blackboard that are highlighted include housing course resources like documents and media, facilitating communication through announcements and discussions, enabling collaboration using group tools and wikis, and managing assessments.
Ets induction
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- 2. Objectives of thesessionBy the end of the session you will be able to:log in to Blackboardfind courses and course areassubmit an assignment onlineuse an online communication tool
- 3. Session overviewThis inductionshould help you answer the following questions:What is a VLE?What might I have to do in Blackboard for my ETS masters course?Where can I get help?Do you have any other questions you would like answered?
- 4. Basic Blackboard –demo 1Finding BlackboardLogging inYour Blackboard HomepageAccessing a course
- 5. Log in toBlackboardhttp://www.ole.bris.ac.ukor via the portal at:www.bris.ac.uk
- 6. Orientation – yourhomepageGo to www.ole.bris.ac.uklog in to Blackboardfind the help tabexplore the options on your homepage – e.g. the Tools panel
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- 8. ActivitiesLog into ETSinduction course
- 9. Main uses ofBlackboard?include:ResourcesCommunicationCollaborationAssessmentReflectionAdministration
- 10. Resources can include:DocumentsHTMLpagesMathematical notationWeblinksImagesPresentationsAudioVideoRSS feeds …
- 11. Communication can include:Announcements– news and infoE-mailAsynchronous discussion fora, e.g. for structured online discussion activities or FAQs
Editor's Notes
- #12 There are a number of communication tools available in Blackboard. Does anyone use announcements or e-mail?One of the advantages of e-mail through Blackboard is that you can send messages to all students on a unit or sub-groups. One disadvantage is that, if not targeted correctly Instructors can receive unwanted e-mails, typically if someone uses an announcement (which is e-mailed to everyone, rather than the e-mail tool which allows you to target users e.g. all students only)!Does anyone use online discussion fora?If so, how have you found them to work? Did students participate?If not common reasons are:1. The discussion forum activity is not sufficiently embedded in the unit so it is not seen by students as relevant or necessary. It is an add-on. 2. Is there a motivation for students to participate? E.g. is the activity assessed or linked to assessment?3. Are instructions clear? Do the students know what they are supposed to do?