The document below links to the October workshop offerings from the Center for Academic Technology. To view workshop descriptions, click here
The Center for Academic Technology, part of the Learning Resources Division, at the University of the District of Columbia is the owner of this blog. The mission of The Center for Academic Technology (CAT) is to provide support and tools that enable pedagogical innovation to improve the educational experience of students. Our official website is: http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/cat/
Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Introduction to Blackboard
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This tutorial (view as PDF) will introduce you to the Blackboard 9.1 system. We will discuss how to login, how to access courses and a general orientation on the system.
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is a learning management system which connects students and professors outside of the traditional classroom. See www.blackboard.com for information on Blackboard.
Logging On
Go to udc.blackboard.com and use your EMAIL login [username and password] to gain access.
If you don't know your login information, see the following two screenshots.
If you don't know your login information, see the following two screenshots.
Finding out Your Email Login
Access the UDC email site: www.udc.edu/mail. By default, your username is FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME and the password is your student ID number (found on the back of your ID card).
After you Login . . .
All of the courses you are currently enrolled in will appear in the top right of your screen.
Back to Blackboard . . .
Be sure to spend a few minutes orienting yourself with the look and feel of your course. Explore the buttons to the left.
Assignments
You will be able to submit assignments online. Be sure to check due dates.
Various Tools
Blackboard 9.1 has several tools to make learning more interesting and engaging for the student. Your professor will decide which ones to use in the course.
Viewing Grades
You will be able to access any entered grades here.
Other Resources
1. Click on this link to view the ALDADIN library website.
2. Click on this link for HELP with Blackboard
2. Click on this link for HELP with Blackboard
Aladin
You can search on various online journals and databases.
Searching E-Journals
Enter a term [in our case 'Nutrition'] and results will display on the screen. In most cases you can print or download the text directly from the site.
HELP TOOLS
If you have issues, a service desk is available 24 hours a day. You may also be able to have a LIVE CHAT. You can access this site directly at http://helpdesk.lrdudc.wrlc.org/
MORE HELP
Visit the Center for Academic Technology webpage [http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/cat/] for other Blackboard related help.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Teaching College Courses Online vs Face-to-Face
An interesting article from The Journal on the emerging trend in higher education to bring more courses online.Experiencing a huge demand for college courses taught over the Web and not wanting to be swept aside by competitors from the commercial sector, universities are often pressuring faculty to teach courses online. Many faculty members have never taught online, and therefore wonder what they are getting themselves into. What are the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face? What can faculty members expect from the experience of teaching college courses on the Web?
Read the full article
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