• Creating a Syllabus for Your Course

    Creating a syllabus is a key step in setting the stage for a successful course! Think of it as a roadmap that helps both students and instructors navigate the semester with clarity and confidence. It should clearly lay out course requirements, expectations, and goals, while also covering essential details like…

  • Getting Started with Learning Outcomes

    Starting with your course goals is a great way to kick off the design process—it gives you a clear direction to follow! By setting both course-level and lesson-level learning outcomes, you’ll ensure your goals are achievable and aligned. Plus, taking the time to write these outcomes makes it much easier…

  • Blackboard: Accessibility Tools

    Take a look at these accessibility tools in Blackboard: Ally Ally is a built-in tool that provides instructors with guidance on how to create accessible learning materials for all students. Ally automatically checks course content and files in Blackboard for common accessibility issues, gives feedback on how to improve the files,…

  • ScreenPal – Screen Recorder & Video Editor

    ScreenPal (formally Screencast-O-Matic) is a simple and intuitive video recording and editing web-based tool and is available using your Daemen University credentials. Step-By-Step Guide: 1. Login to the service by going to https://screenpal.com, select the Google option, and use your Daemen user ID and password. 2. Once you’re logged in,…

  • Blackboard Tutorials

    Here you can find links to short tutorials highlighting various features of Blackboard Learn, including tips and best practices in teaching. Tutorials have been developed by Daemen, while others have been made available by Blackboard. Getting Started – Faculty Gettings Started – Students Building Your Course Assessing Learners in Blackboard…

  • Blackboard Test Pool / Banks Generator

    The Blackboard Test Pool Generator was developed to help you create Test/Quiz/Exam questions for Blackboard Original and Ultra. It allows you to type up the quiz offline in a program like Word, Notepad, or Google Docs and not have to go through the trouble of making assessment questions via the…

  • Uploading Test to Blackboard from Blackboard Test Pool/Banks Generator

    3. In your Blackboard course, navigate to the “Details and Actions” section. 4. To import a Zip file into question banks, click on the purple “+” button and select the option “Import from File.” After that, you should upload the Zip file and then proceed to create your test questions….

  • Check Attendance Grades in Blackboard Ultra

    This tutorial demonstrates how to check attendance grades in Blackboard Ultra. If your instructor has assigned attendance grades, you can view your overall attendance grade and detailed records.