Office of Academic Technology :: Spring Arbor University http://sites.arbor.edu/oat Thu, 23 May 2013 16:54:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Wikis http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/20/wikis/ http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/20/wikis/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:56 +0000 Ryan Donahue http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/?p=3541 The new Blackboard Upgrade Service Pack 11 will have the same Wiki feel, but with a newer look. Students will now be able to simultaneously edit a wiki, for better collaboration and group work.

 

 

GoToMeeting Session:

Wikis PPT slides – Download

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

Resource Videos:

Coming Soon!

 

Documents:

Why Use Wikis – Download PDF
Understand the uses and main goals associated with utilizing the Wiki tool in Blackboard.

Creating Wikis – Download PDF
Learn how to create a wiki and format it to meet your course’s needs.

Commenting in Wikis – Download PDF
Collaborate and give feedback to students. Learn how to comment in a Wiki and how to change commenting options.

Grading Wikis – Download PDF
Learn the options, settings, and process for grading wikis.

Wiki FAQs – Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Wikis. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

 

]]> http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/20/wikis/feed/ 0 Blogs & Journals http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/13/blogs-journals/ http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/13/blogs-journals/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 19:58:23 +0000 Ryan Donahue http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/?p=3481 The new Blackboard Upgrade Service Pack 11 will have the same Blog and Journal feel, but with a newer look. Learn about the new content editor tools that can enhance your posts with media. Journals are a great way for students to reflect and voice their opinions and ideas. Blogs encourage students to collaborate ideas and share feedback or criticisms. We encourage you to learn about the these tools and how your courses would benefit from them.

 

 

GoToMeeting Session:

Coming Soon!

 

Resource Videos:

Coming Soon!

 

Blog Documents:

Blogs – Download PDF
Get a general overview and learn about which blog types are available in Blackboard.

Creating Blogs – Download PDF
Learn how to create a blog or entry and how to comment on a blog.

Editing Blogs – Download PDF
Read how to edit the basic properties of a blog and how to delete a blog. This document also covers changing a blog’s availability and adding a blog link to the course menu.

Grading Blogs – Download PDF
You can assign a group grade for a blog or grade an individual. You also can change a topic from graded to ungraded and revert a grade. Learn how.

Blog FAQs – Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Blogs. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

 

Journal Documents:

Journals – Download PDF
Learn what journals are and how you can utilize them in your class.

Creating Journals – Download PDF
Creating a journal is easy. Read how to create journal entries, comment on journals, and change the settings so a journal is viewable to all course users.

Editing Journals – Download PDF
You can edit basic properties of a journal topic along with journal entries. You also can delete topics and comments. Learn how.

Grading Journals – Download PDF
Learn how to grade participation in journals for individuals and groups.

Journal FAQs – Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Journals. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

]]> http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/13/blogs-journals/feed/ 0 Using Groups http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/06/using-groups/ http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/05/06/using-groups/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 15:54:21 +0000 Ryan Donahue http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/?p=3422 The Groups tool allows you to put your students into groups for collaboration and teamwork. Choose the groups yourself, randomly generate groups, grade individually, or grade them as a group; continue to leverage these tools in this new upgrade.

 

 

GoToMeeting Session:

Coming Soon!

 

Resource Videos:

Coming Soon!

 

Resource Documents:

About Groups - Download PDF
Get an overview of Groups, including the available group tools, such as the group blog, group wiki, and group tasks.

Creating Groups - Download PDF
Learn how to access groups, add a Groups link to the course menu or content area, and how to create groups, including instructions on enrolling students.

Editing Groups - Download PDF
Instructors can edit and manage groups. See what you’re able to do with these functions.

Enrolling Students - Download PDF
Get an overview of the process of enrolling students in course groups.

Removing Students - Download PDF
Learn how to remove members from a course group.

Group Assignments - Download PDF
A course group must exist before creating group assignments. Learn more about making group assignments, including prerequisites and cautions.

Group Grading - Download PDF
Read about grading group assignments from the Grade Center, Needs Grading page, and Group Attempt page. Also find out how to change an individual member’s group grade and how to revert a member’s edited grade.

Email - Download PDF
You can use the group email tool to communicate quickly with group members. Learn how.

Groups FAQs - Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Using Groups. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

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GoToMeeting Session:

Discussion Board PPT slides – Download

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

Resource Videos:

Interacting in Discussions – View Tutorial (4:05)
Learn how to access, manage, and reply to posts in this short tutorial.

 

Resource Documents:

Discussion Board Benefits – Download PDF
How are discussion boards beneficial to the online learning experience? See why you should use them.

Discussion Board General – Download PDF
Learn how to view discussion board forums and threads, including how to use the list view and tree view.

Grading – Download PDF
How do you assess discussion board participation? Is quantity more important than quality? Learn about grading philosophy and the four-step discussion grading process.

Managing – Download PDF
See how to manage both the discussion board itself and the content within forums and threads. Learn how to edit, delete, reorder and copy posts.

Tagging – Download PDF
Want to quickly find all discussion posts about a certain topic? Learn how to tag posts so users can easily search for content in the discussion board.

Group Discussion – Download PDF
Create special group discussion boards so students can collaborate on assignments. You can assign students to specific groups that are separate from the main discussion board. Learn how.

Creating Forums – Download PDF
Create forums to organize discussions into units or topics relevant to your course.

Creating Threads – Download PDF
Learn how to allow students to create threads and spark conversation in the discussion board. This is different than a tightly controlled graded forum that does not allow students to create threads.

Moderating – Download PDF
Learn how to moderate discussion boards and review posts for inappropriate content.

Participating – Download PDF
Find out how to participate in discussion boards, including how to reply to posts.

FAQs - Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the discussion boards. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

]]> http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/04/29/discussion-boards/feed/ 0 Interactive Rubric http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/04/18/interactive-rubric/ http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/04/18/interactive-rubric/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:04:12 +0000 Ryan Donahue http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/?p=3355 The new Blackboard Upgrade to Service Pack 11 (Bb 9.1.11) comes with an improvement to a great feature — the Interactive Rubric. This new tool will reduce the amount of time spent on grading, while increasing the amount of interaction and feedback you give your students. An Interactive Rubric can be easily reused for future classes and even shared with other professors.

Blackboard’s interactive rubrics is a feature that was implemented on the Spring Arbor University campus in August 2012. Many instructors may not be aware that this feature is currently available. When the Blackboard upgrade goes into effect in August, the new feature with interactive rubrics is an option for Percentage Range.

 

GoToMeeting Session:

Interactive Rubric PPT slides – Download

 

 

Resource Videos:

Keep in mind Blackboard in these tutorials will look a little different than our new Service Pack 11 upgrade, but everything will be in the same places and function the same. Documentation on these features can be found below in Resource Documents.

Creating a Rubric – View Tutorial (3:10)
Learn how to create a rubric in this short tutorial.

Grading with Rubrics – View Tutorial (3:17)
Learn how to grade with interactive rubrics.

Associating a Rubric with a Gradable Item – View Tutorial (3:11)
Learn how to associate rubric with gradable items.

 

Resource Documents:

Create Rubrics – Download PDF
See how to create, copy, and edit a rubric.

Manage Rubrics – Download PDF
These instructions show you how to manage a rubric, including how to edit or remove a rubric from an assignment. It also details how to import or export a rubric.

Associating Rubrics to Items – Download PDF
Learn how to associate or attach a rubric to an assignment or test/quiz.

How to Grade – Download PDF
Using interactive rubrics is a very easy and efficient way to grade. Learn how here.

Evaluation Report – Download PDF
Learn how to run an evaluation report, which helps you examine the effectiveness of a rubric in your course.

Rubric FAQs – Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the interactive rubrics. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

 

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GoToMeeting Session:

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

Resource Videos:

Using Smart Views – View Tutorial (3:12)

Learn how to can tailor your view of student progress by creating smart views. Documentation on this feature can be found below. Keep in mind Blackboard in this tutorial will look a little different than our new Service Pack 11 upgrade, but everything will be in the same place and function the same.

Resource Documents:

Setup Center - Download PDF
Learn how to create, edit, and associated grading schemas within Blackboard.

Grade Center Interface - Download PDF
This document is a recap of where Grade Center management tools are located within Blackboard.

Grade Center - Download PDF
This document is a recap of how to use Grade Center within Blackboard.

Weighted Columns - Download PDF
How and when to use weighted columns.

Overriding Grades - Download PDF

Inline Grading – Download PDF *NEW FEATURE*
Learn how use the new inline grading tool!

Grading Periods - Download PDF

Grading Notes - Download PDF

Grade Details - Download PDF

Entering Grades - Download PDF

Categories - Download PDF

Calculating Grades - Download PDF

Creating Columns - Download PDF

Grade Rules - Download PDF  *NEW FEATURE*

Smart Views - Download PDF

GradeCenter FAQs - Download PDF
The Grade Center FAQs, along with questions answered through our GoToMeeting Tool Training Session.

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GoToMeeting Session:

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

Resource Videos:

Using Negative Points – View Tutorial (4:15)

This video tutorial shows how to enable Negative Points within a test in Blackboard. It also shows a good example of when to use negative points on test: a nursing question, with answers that can harm the patient. Keep in mind Blackboard in this tutorial will look a little different than our new Service Pack 11 upgrade, but everything will be in the same place and function the same.

Resource Documents:

Item Analysis - Download PDF  *NEW FEATURE*
Item Analysis is a new feature in Blackboard. It provides information on overall test performance and individual test questions. Learn how to run an item analysis on a test and what that information means so you can create more effective assessments.

Negative Points - Download PDF  *NEW FEATURE*
Discourage guessing and deduct points for incorrect answers with real-world ramifications with Blackboard’s new feature, Negative Points.

Grading Tests - Download PDF  *NEW FEATURE*
Want to learn about grading tests in the new Blackboard? These instructions detail how to grade by question, grade anonymously, and help students resolve issues with taking and submitting tests.

Extra & Partial Credit - Download PDF  *NEW FEATURE*
Learn how to give extra credit or partial credit test questions.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions - Download PDF  *NEW FEATURE*
Learn how to create fill-in-the-blank questions and even filter possible correct answers using Pattern Match.

Creating Tests – Download PDF
This document is a recap of how to create tests and manage your questions within Blackboard.

Creating Questions - Download PDF
You can create test questions using a random block. See how to use random blocks to create question sets, use them in tests, and edit a random block of questions.

Formatting Test for Import – Download PDF
This document shows how to format your test questions before you import them to Blackboard. Formatting is important to make sure the questions show up correctly within Blackboard.

Importing/Exporting – Download PDF
Learn how to export or import tests, surveys, and pools into your courses. This is a great way to share these items with other instructors and to save them for later use.

Deploying Tests - Download PDF
After you create a test or survey, the next step is to deploy it to users in your course. Here you can learn the two-step process: adding the test or survey to a course area, and then making it available.

FAQS – Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the assessment tools. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

]]> http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/04/08/assessment-strategies-pools-surveys-tests/feed/ 0 Bb9 Upgrade Training Schedule http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/03/28/bb9-course-tool-training-schedule/ http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/03/28/bb9-course-tool-training-schedule/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:57:23 +0000 Gwen Hersha http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/?p=3225 Schedule

Training 1: Global Tools (Profile, Calendar, Shortcuts, etc)
View Training Materials Here.

Using the New Content Editor: Images, Video and More
Date: TBD
This training has been delayed.

Training 2: Interactive Syllabus
View Training Materials Here.

Training 3: Assessment Strategies (Pools, Surveys, Tests)
View Training Materials Here.

Training 4: Grade Center
View Training Materials Here.

Training 5: Interactive Rubrics
View Training Materials Here.

Training 6: Discussion Boards
View Training Materials Here.

Training 7: Using Groups
View Training Material Here.

Training 8: Blogs & Journals
View Training Material Here.

Training 9: Wikis
View Training Material Here.

Training 10: SafeAssign
Date: May 24, Friday 12:00pm
Presenters: Carolyn Watson
Link to Training: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/891877110

Training 11: TBD
Date: May 31, Friday 12:00pm
Presenters: TBD
Link to Training: Coming Soon!

 

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Setting Up Your AudioBoo Account

 

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

Recording Your First Podcast with AudioBoo

 

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

Using Your Podcast in Blackboard

 

Click here to view the embedded video.

]]> http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/03/26/using-audioboo-for-podcasting/feed/ 0 Interactive Syllabus http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/03/25/interactive-syllabus/ http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/2013/03/25/interactive-syllabus/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:23:42 +0000 Ryan Donahue http://sites.arbor.edu/oat/?p=3201 For instructors who use Blackboard  in their face-to-face courses, there is a new option for displaying the course syllabus. You can upload an existing file (like you do now) or use the new Blackboard Learn syllabus builder (interactive syllabus). The interactive syllabus enables instructors to add hyperlinks, videos and images to the syllabus. Examine the pros and cons of this new feature and decide if it is right for your face-to-face course.

 

 

OAT GoToMeeting Session:

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

Resource Videos:

Adding Interactive Content: View Tutorial (3:59)

This video tutorial does not specifically discuss the interactive syllabus. However, it does show how to add items such as images, videos, Mashups, etc. using the Content Editor. Follow these steps to add “interactive” items to a syllabus while in Edit Syllabus mode. More detailed instructions on adding content can be found in the upcoming training session, Using the New Content Editor: Images, Video and More.

Resource Documents:

Blackboard Version Comparison – Download PDF
How does the Legacy version of the syllabus compare to the new version? This document shows you how.

Interactive Syllabus Training – Download PDF  *NEW FEATURE*
These step-by-step instructions tell you how to add a syllabus to your course or how to use the syllabus builder to create an interactive syllabus.

Inserting URL using HTML – Download PDF
Several people who attended the training session requested these directions for inserting a URL into an interactive syllabus. This also will work with any content area in Blackboard.

FAQs – Download PDF
Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the interactive syllabus. This document also addresses questions that were asked during the training session.

 

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