12 Questions about Blackboard 9
[blip.tv ?posts_id=2634039&dest=28733] Full screen version of screencast In this workshop, David Wicks discusses 12 common questions asked about the use of Blackboard Release 9. (1 hour 15 minutes)...
View ArticleBlackboard 9 – Collaborative Learning
[blip.tv ?posts_id=3002663&dest=28733] View Full Screen Learn how to make use of Blackboard and complimentary Web 2.0 tools to enhance collaborative learning. How to set up and organize teams in...
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What’s the Story with Mobile Learning in Edu and at SPU?
In a recent post I wrote about eBooks being one of six emerging educational technologies to keep an eye on in the near future. Continuing with that theme, I would like to share about the current...
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Blackboard + Sprint ≠ True Love
Image by Dominic Williamson Blackboard plus Sprint does not equal true love. A recent article in the Chronicle about Sprint’s lawsuit against Blackboard reminded me of a conversation I had with my...
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“Playing” with Technology All Day Long
Each school year predictably begins with Seattle Pacific University professors asking me one of two questions: What new technologies are you examining? Or, How do you keep up with all the changes?...
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Satisfied with the Basics: 2012 Faculty Evaluation of Blackboard
Satisfied with the Basics: 2012 Faculty Evaluation of Blackboard Seattle Pacific University Janiess Sallee Assistant Director Instructional Technology Services David Wicks Assistant Professor,...
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Can using a tool like Google+ lead to the death of the LMS?
This summer I have enjoyed using Google+ in place of Blackboard‘s Discussion tool in two courses that I am teaching. Students were able to interact with each other, chat with participants in another...
View ArticleHow to submit a WordPress blog post in Canvas
In my Computer Authoring course, I ask students to share Clear and Unclear blog posts each week, reflecting on what they learn and do not understand in the module. I use Canvas’ group feature to have...
View ArticleHow to organize your gradebook in Blackboard 9.1
These slides are from a workshop that I have facilitated numerous times. The workshop is popular because Blackboard’s Grade Center options can be overwhelming for faculty as they attempt to set up a...
View ArticleCan you really use Google Classroom to teach an online or blended course?
The Digital Education Leadership program at Seattle Pacific University has used Google Classroom as a learning management system (LMS) since it became available in September 2014. Faculty enjoy the...
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