Blackboard Learn 9.1 Communicating with Students © 2010 Blackboard Inc. All rights reserved.
Workshop Overview 1
Workshop Roadmap Workshop Overview Student Experience Real-time Communication Keeping Students Informed This workshop contains four sections: 1 Workshop Overview
Student Experience 2
Learning Outcomes View course announcements Access the course syllabus Consult the course calendar Access a list of prioritized tasks View the list of course members View information about the instructor Send messages to course members using the and Messages tools Use tools and access information for all courses from the My Institution tab 2 Student Experience
Viewing Announcement 2 Student Experience
Viewing the Syllabus 2 Student Experience
Viewing the Calendar 2 Student Experience
Viewing the Calendar 2 Student Experience
Viewing Course Tasks 2 Student Experience
Viewing Course Tasks 2 Student Experience
Viewing Course Tasks 2 Student Experience
Accessing the Roster 2 Student Experience
Finding Staff Information 2 Student Experience
Hands-on Activity Use the Student Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Student Experience section. 2 Student Experience
Sending 2 Student Experience
Sending 2 Student Experience
Hands-on Activity Use the Student Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Student Experience section. 2 Student Experience
Sending Messages 2 Student Experience
Viewing Messages 2 Student Experience Click the Inbox link to view received messages. Click the Subject link to read the message.
Viewing Messages 2 Student Experience
Sorting Messages 2 Student Experience
Hands-on Activity Use the Student Course to complete the hands- on activity in the Student Experience section. 2 Student Experience
Using Tools Across Courses 2 Student Experience
Real-time Communication 3
Learning Outcomes Participate in a chat session Send private messages View session recordings Create new sessions Modify participant roles Manage sessions Create session recordings 3 Real-time Communication
Participating in Chat Sessions 3 Real-time Communication
Participating in Chat Sessions 3 Real-time Communication
Participating in Chat Sessions 3 Real-time Communication Passive user
Sending Private Messages 3 Real-time Communication
Sending Private Messages 3 Real-time Communication
View Chat Recordings 3 Real-time Communication
Hands-on Activity 3 Real-time Communication Use your Student Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Real-time Communication section.
About the Instructor Interface 3 Real-time Communication
Creating Chat Sessions 3 Real-time Communication
Creating Chat Sessions 3 Real-time Communication
Hands-on Activity 3 Real-time Communication Use your Practice Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Real-time Communication section.
Modifying Participant Roles 3 Real-time Communication
Managing Sessions 3 Real-time Communication Clear the chat panel. End the session and all users are expelled.
Recording Sessions 3 Real-time Communication Click Begins recording
Hands-on Activity Use your Practice Course to complete the hands-on activity at the end of the Real-time Communication section. 3 Real-time Communication
Best Practice: Chat for Academic Purposes Determine objectives and inform learners Outline rules of etiquette Limit number of students involved Prepare a focused topic and keep on track Establish a protocol for sharing Be aware of those not participating Summarize the major points at the end 3 Real-time Communication
Keeping Students Informed 4
Learning Outcomes Create announcements Manage announcements Add a course syllabus Add lessons to the syllabus Add calendar events Add tasks Add staff information 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Announcements 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Announcements 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Announcements 4 Keeping Students Informed Student View
Hands-on Activity Use your Practice Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Keeping Students Informed section. 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding the Syllabus 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding the Syllabus 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding the Syllabus 4 Keeping Students Informed Instructor View
Using the Syllabus Builder 4 Keeping Students Informed
Using the Syllabus Builder 4 Keeping Students Informed
Using the Syllabus Builder 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Syllabus Lesson Details 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Syllabus Lesson Details 4 Keeping Students Informed
Editing the Syllabus and Adding Lessons 4 Keeping Students Informed
Hands-on Activity Use your Practice Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Keeping Students Informed section. 4 Keeping Students Informed
Best Practice : Customize the Online Syllabus List the schedule Unit start and end times and due dates Office hours in Chat Attendance expectations Use the Syllabus as a map to navigate the course Provide a contract of expectations Minimum postings and quality of work Your schedule for returning work and responding to s, discussion posts, and questions 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Events to the Calendar 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Events to the Calendar 4 Keeping Students Informed
Hands-on Activity Use your Practice Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Keeping Students Informed section. 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Tasks 4 Keeping Students Informed
Viewing Tasks 4 Keeping Students Informed
Viewing Task Progress 4 Keeping Students Informed
Hands-on Activity Use your Practice Course to complete the hands-on activity in the Keeping Students Informed section. 4 Keeping Students Informed
Adding Staff Information 4 Keeping Students Informed
Hands-on Activity Use your Practice Course to complete the hands-on activity at the end of the Keeping Students Informed section. 4 Keeping Students Informed
Workshop Wrap Up 5
Review of Communication and Course Tools Announcements: add course related news, updates, and reminders Syllabus: add as a resource which includes an outline, objectives, policies, participation guidelines, and grading criteria Calendar: add course events and reminders Tasks: add a list of tasks students must complete Roster: view a list of course members Contacts: add profiles of course staff 5 Workshop Wrap Up
Review of Communication and Course Tools send to course members’ external addresses Messages: send messages accessed within the course, and ensure privacy for all course members Chat: use for real-time communication 5 Workshop Wrap Up From the My Institution tab, students can also view information and access tools to use across courses.