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Introduction to Modules
The document discusses structuring Blackboard courses using modules. It defines modules as self-contained topics of study that provide context for related material, assignments, and discussions. Structuring a course into modules allows items to be meaningfully contextualized within topical units, making it easy for learners to follow the logical development of the course. This results in greater pedagogical impact as learners spend less time looking for content and more time learning.
Introduction to Modules
- 1. William DeWysockie DistanceLearning Team Leader Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX www.swbts.edu
- 2. 5 schools inFort Worth; 1 school in Houston 9 Extensions – OK, AR, TX, Bonn-Germany Undergrad, Graduate, & Post-grad degrees Using Blackboard since May, 2002 Currently using Bb Enterprise 7.3 upgrading to v. 8 in August Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- 3. Modules – ADescription Think of it as a geographical area that is self-sustaining. All requirements located within that area. If not, quickly transport learner to another area via a link. Other terms: unit , learning unit .
- 4. Modules – ADescription Can function on their own. Can be used in combination with other modules. EXAMPLE: Life of Shakespeare module. Shakespeare’s Comedies Shakespeare’s Tragedies Elizabethan Drama
- 5. Modules – ADefinition Modules are… self-contained topics of study that provide a context for all related material, assignments, and discussions.
- 6. Structuring a Blackboardcourse… … according to content type. Announcements Syllabus Course Information Staff Information
- 7. Structuring a Blackboardcourse… Items may be difficult to find from course to course. Little pedagogical impact. Learners confined to syllabus for logical orientation to course. Learners must hopscotch around course to access items.
- 8. Structuring a Blackboardcourse… … according to content. Module 1: Intro to Blackboard Groups Module 2: Life Cycle of Groups
- 9. Structuring a Blackboardcourse… Items contextualized meaningfully in topical units. Easy to follow logical development of the course. Course structure meaningfully reflects the syllabus. Result: More pedagogical impact.
- 10. Less is more…Learners spend… LESS time looking for stuff and MORE time learning what matters .
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- 20. Modules – AConclusion What : Geographical areas that are self-sustaining. Why : Course structure meaningfully reflects the syllabus. Items meaningfully contextualized. Easy to follow logical development. Conclusion : One of the best ways to engage individuals in learning.