Even if you’re teaching face-to-face or hybrid this semester, Blackboard can save you time and make the learning experience more consistent for your students.
Instead of drafting quizzes or exams in Word, printing them out, and grading by hand, consider building them directly in Blackboard. Most question types can be automatically graded, giving students instant feedback and reducing your grading load.
It’s not just for tests, Blackboard also allows you to create Assignments. Students can submit work electronically, or, if you prefer physical copies in class, you can still use the Assignment feature to keep all grades, instructions, and rubrics in one place.
To take full advantage, be sure to set up your Grade Center categories. Categories ensure grading consistency, transparency for students, and accurate final calculations. Students can clearly see how each assessment fits into the overall grade, and you don’t have to re-calculate weights manually.
All faculty, regardless of course format, should maintain a Blackboard presence with at least their syllabus available to students.
Leverage the tools at your disposal; you don’t have to teach fully online to benefit from Blackboard. Using features like assessments, assignments, and grade categories saves time, ensures consistency, and provides students with clear, transparent feedback
Don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with Instructional Design for assistance.
Resources to Get Started:
How to Create an Assignment in BB
Item and Category Weighting in BB