1. 1. Blackboard Learning Module
2. 2. What is a Learning Module? selects information focused on a specific subject that has been designed to provide the learner a self-directed format. organizes materials in a logical order allowing structuring of the various activities sequentially.
3. 3. How are Learning Modules Used Learning Modules are used to create the course in a logical manner that contains all materials the student will need to be successful. Learning Modules can be set up by Units, Chapters, or topics utilizing a combination of several (or all) tools available.
4. 4. Blackboard Learning Modules Types Build Content Create Build Content New Page Build Content Mashups Create Assessment Add Interactive Tools
5. 5. Lets think about how to create a Learning Module
6. 6. Seven Principles for Good Practices Do you know what these are? Yes No
7. 7. Quick Review 1. Encourages contact between students and faculty 2. Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students. 3. Encourages active learning. 4. Gives prompt feedback. 5. Emphasizes time on task. 6. Communicates high expectations. 7. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
8. 8. How to implement 7 Principles of Good Practice into a Learning Module
9. 9. Build Content-Create Content-any type of file, text, or image Depending on the information provided many of the principles can be met using this tool. A course outline-time on task & high expectations Text and image-respects diverse learners
10. 10. Build Content-Create Audio file to play as part of your content. Add copyleft audio sound bites to add an enhancing element Principles can be met using this tool: Encourages active learning. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
11. 11. Build Content-Create image to show Add copyleft images to add enhancing visual element Principles can be met using this tool: Encourages active learning. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
12. 12. Build Content -Create URL-a shortcut to a Web resource. Provide current events, interactive simulations, related information, academic journal articles, practice, opposing point of views, and more. Principles can be met using this tool: Encourages active learning. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
13. 13. Build Content-Mashups Slide Share Presentation- search for relevant slide presentations for course enhancement and never leave your course. Principles can be met using this tool: Encourages active learning. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning. Basic Communication tools on Blackboard You Tube Video- search for relevant videos for course enhancement. Principles can be met using this tool: Encourages active learning. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning. 1st Grader, Sara, Explains Blackboard
14. 14. Create Assessment- Survey Survey-a method of collecting information Principles can be met using this tool: Encourages active learning.
15. 15. Create Assessment Principles can be met using this tool: Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students. Encourages active learning. Communicates high expectations. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning. Self & Peer Assessment- grading assignments or tests based on a teachers benchmark(s)
16. 16. Interactive Tools Discussion Board- users interact with each other in the same area. Principles can be met using this tool: All 7 principles can be met using this method.
17. 17. Interactive Tools Blog-allows posting of personal reflection or discuss and analyze Journal- allows posting of personal reflection or discuss and analyze Chat-real-time exchange of text messages online. Principles can be met using this tool: All 7 principles can be met using this method
18. 18. Interactive Tools Virtual Classroom- shared online environment are able to view links, share desktops, exchange files, and chat. Principles can be met using this tool: All 7 principles can be met using this method.
19. 19. Overview A Learning Module offers multiple ways to meet Seven Principles for Good Practice. However, each tool has limitations and only a few actually meet all seven principles at one time. You will need to evaluate each tool and the content you are delivering to verify.you are indeed using the principles for good practice.
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