Topics Covered:
Module 8 covered the various uses for Blackboard LMS as well as how to add content to the LMS to create a lesson.
Overview / Summary of
Topics:
The articles provided focused on Blackboard and how it can be used to bridge communication and collaboration gaps between parents, students, and throughout the school district. School systems and digital academies use Blackboard to provide quality teachers and rigorous curriculum in core subjects across the state, country and internationally to areas in which AP courses and electives were not available in a traditional school setting. By incorporating Blackboard or other LMS,students can have the opportunity to complete assignments, collaborate and communicate digitally, preparing them for learning similar at the college level. Blackboard provide and app that can be used by students to check grades,
post announcements, sports schedules and other school related
information.
Blackboard and other LMS do not just benefit students but teachers and parents as well. Teachers can create, store and share assignments within the LMS. The LMS can also be configured to grade particular assignments/tests. Parents, with a provided login, can access their child's grades and follow their progress in classes.
The Module 8 video focuses on how to build a lesson in Blackboard from a design document. The video demonstrates how to organize and add content to create the lesson.
As for developing in Blackboard, I found it fairly easy and intuitive. I felt very comfortable using this LMS. I liked the ease of rearranging items and then lessons themselves.I also found it very helpful to create and arrange the lesson content outside of Blackboard. It may uploading content a seamless process and I have the files saved to my computer for future use if needed.
As for developing in Blackboard, I found it fairly easy and intuitive. I felt very comfortable using this LMS. I liked the ease of rearranging items and then lessons themselves.I also found it very helpful to create and arrange the lesson content outside of Blackboard. It may uploading content a seamless process and I have the files saved to my computer for future use if needed.
Item of Interest:
I found the Blackboard app interesting. Regarding developing in Blackboard, I found the whole process interesting. I would like to learn about all actions and tools available in the LMS.
Areas of Help or Clarification:
There are no areas I need clarification for at this time.
