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  1. Bullet Screen for Virtual and In-class Learning

    Bullet screen, also known as “Danmu", is an interactive tool that allows viewers to overlay text comments on online videos. It can be used for enhancing student engagement, facilitate student-student and student-teacher exchanges, and promote a shar...
  2. Access to Blackboard Courses and Panopto Videos

    For students: Instructor and TA/Support Staff can control the availability of their Blackboard courses and Panopto videos.  Students are advised to download all course materials from Blackboard before term-end , if needed.  By default, Pano...
  3. Content Creation and Interaction with Blackboard Learn Ultra

    If you are… Looking for a simpler and more modern interface for your Blackboard courses Just using simple features , such as sharing files Exploring ways to enhance communications with your students online Curious about the updat...
  4. Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra Course View

    Introduction to Blackboard Ultra Course View New to Blackboard Ultra Course View?  This two-minute video shows you what 'Ultra' looks like, and the way it helps you establish successful communication and effective teaching in your class online. ...
  5. Introduction to Blackboard, Panopto, and Zoom

    Overview A 15-minute pre-recorded briefing video which covers the basics of the following three systems. Blackboard:  Learning Management System (LMS) Panopto:  Teaching and Learning Video System Zoom:  Cloud Meeting Solution Pre-recorde...
  6. Blackboard: Student Orientation for Original (ITSC-BL-OLE-SO)

    About:  In this course, we will cover the basics of Blackboard Learn so that you know what it is, how to navigate in it, how to use it to complete your course work, and how it will benefit you. You'll also learn tips for course communication, onl...
  7. Blackboard: Student Orientation for Ultra (ITSC-BL-ULE-SO)

    About:  In this course, we will cover the basics of Blackboard Learn with the Ultra experience so that you know what it is, how to navigate in it, how to use it to complete your course work, and how it will benefit you. You'll also learn tips for...
  8. Blackboard: Learn Teaching Essentials for Ultra (ITSC-BL-ULE-TE)

    Level:  Beginner - Intermediate About:  This self-paced online course is designed for faculty, teachers, course builders, and trainers who will be building courses. It is designed to get you comfortable navigating the Learn site and started bui...
  9. Blackboard: Learn Advanced Teaching for Original (ITSC-BL-OLE-AT)

    Level:  Intermediate - Advanced About:  This course is composed of three modules: Monitoring Student Performance; Building Online Communities; and Designing Engaging Content. Monitoring Student Performance :  In this module, you will gain in...
  10. Blackboard: Learn Teaching Essentials for Original (ITSC-BL-OLE-TE)

    Level:  Beginner - Intermediate About:  This course is composed of four modules: Building Courses, Enhancing Communication, Assessing Learners and Evaluating Your Course. In Building Courses learn the principles and processes involved in bu...