Using Online Components

Blackboard, S P U's Online Learning computer system, has taken our distance education to the next level. Now professors and students have a structure to their classes that parallels face to face formats. As you become more familiar with the Blackboard system, you will be able to enrich your online classes and create more interactive and involving content. The following is a small part of a long feature list:

Announcements	keep your students informed and tell Blackboard exactly when to display announcements
Course Information	post your syllabus and calendar online so that students have access to it any time
Staff Information	help students know how to contact you
Course Documents	post supporting examples, related articles, and more to help engage the breadth of your field
Assignments	students can simply get their assignments online, reducing the amount of pre-class run around
Communication	access the entire roster and send group emails easily
Discussion Board	in lieu of face to face discussions, you can create forums where students can give thoughtful responses in a structured format
Web Sites	post your supporting sites so that students can learn more about class topics
Tools	students can upload papers, check their grades, and more

In addition to these features, you can perform assessments with quizzes and surveys, compile an online gradebook, form class workgroups for projects and discussion, and more

If you would like to request an online course or would just like more information, please contact us!

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Using Online Components

Announcements

Course Information

Staff Information

Course Documents

Assignments

Communication

Discussion Board

Web Sites

Tools