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.
Hi Susan, I really enjoyed reading your post. I also found Blackboard app interesting. I loved creating and designing my own lesson and incorporating it into an LMS that can be used many times. Blackboard is a tool that both teachers and students definitely can benefit from. I enjoyed the Articles in Module 8 and how other schools use Blackboard for learning. I hope you are doing well.
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Hi Susan,
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I agree in that LMS apps are wonderful! I use Canvas with my students and it has helped us greatly.
Sometimes things are seen differently on a laptop/desktop screen than on the cell phone app and if my students have a question about something, they can show it to me before or after class on their phones. That way we are able to work through it together. The differences in the layout of the app versus the computer is just something to keep in mind, which you probably noticed when working in Blackboard as well.
This doesn't pertain to this lesson, but I'm also wondering if you are as good with Adobe Illustrator as you are with Photoshop. I think Photoshop was a little easier for me.
Take care,
Jennifer Ryan
I have not used Adobe Illustrator yet.
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