Blackboard has an impressive range of capabilities, but many instructors aren't sure how to make good use of what's available. You can get started with the basics, or learn how to use more advanced features to support your specific needs.Contact me Create a Blackboard site for your class . Blackboard sites aren't automatically created for all courses; click the link above to request a site for your class, or click here for more information on how to get started with Blackboard Learn how to organize a basic Blackboard site , use the grade book, email and other essential features
Add reserve readings and other Library resources to your Blackboard site Help your students work together outside of class with communication and collaboration tools Integrate audio and video materials into your Blackboard site Structure lesson plans in Blackboard for self-paced learning Create surveys to gather feedback, demographic information, or other input from your students Contact me Scan slides or printed materials
Digitize audio or video from existing media Pre-record lectures or demonstrations for your students to view on demandUse Library collections of images and videos Make digital media available to your students Understand copyright, fair use or privacy issues related to digital media Contact me Find a classroom that fits your specific needs
Use "clickers" for instant polling in class Invite guest experts to participate in class via audio or videoconferencing Record your class sessions Reserve a classroom for special sessions or academic events Contact me Plan assignments where students create multi-media content
Organize poster sessions for students Provide collaboration tools to facilitate group work Get student work published in Penn's electronic journals Contact me Reserve a computer lab for class sessions or other group activities
Reserve the Weigle Information Commons seminar room (includes 20 Windows laptops, 35 "clickers" video/podcasting capability)Identify what software is available in campus computer labs Request software that's not already available in classrooms or labs Create tutorials or demonstrations to help your students learn to use unfamiliar tools or techniquesHave students bring their own computers to class Have your students access data sources from the Library Request a session in a computer classroom to help your students learn about research tools and methodologies Contact me Subject specialist librarians work with classes and with individual students to facilitate access to research materials and to support the use of citation management software.Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC) prepares students for public speaking activitiesThe Writing Center will work with students at any stage in the writing process, helping them to improve their papers and develop their skills.Weingarten Learning Resources Center helps students with time management, study strategies, academic reading, time management or support for students in difficultyThe Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) helps instructors at all levels to develop and improve their teachingContact me The Weigle Information Commons offers many workshops throughout the year where faculty or students can learn how to use the latest technologyThe Weigle Information Commons has many online tutorials available concerning popular technologiesTechnology workshops for SAS faculty. Topics include Blackboard, Powerpoint, Photoshop, etc. tailored to the needs of SAS facultyOnline tutorials about teaching technologies for self-paced learning from the SAS Language Resource CenterCreate customized workshops or tutorials to meet the needs of specific courses or disciplines 