Harnessing the Power of AI in Blackboard Ultra for Course Design
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, and Blackboard Ultra has a number of built-in AI tools to spark creativity and save you time.
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AI, Student Engagement, and Innovative Uses of Media Take Center Stage at Online U of A Conference
The University of Arkansas Global Campus is gearing up for this year’s Better Online Learning Together (BOLT) Conference, which will feature sessions designed to help educators enhance their online teaching […]
Read MoreThe Power of Low-Stakes Testing in the College Classroom: Engaging Students, Boosting Learning
As university faculty, we’re always looking for ways to keep our students engaged, encourage retention of material, and lower the anxiety often associated with high-stakes exams. One effective method is […]
Read MoreAccessibility: Course Technologies QM Standard 8.7
One of the standards of the Quality Matters™ rubric requires the accessibility policies of technologies used in courses. This post includes links to accessibility statements for course technologies.
Read MoreAccessibility: Graphics
Textual alternatives to images should be provided for learners with visual and certain cognitive disabilities employing screen readers. This also enables images to be understood in the event that they are not displayed in the browser.
Read MoreAlternatives to Scantron
So many times, we stick with what we’ve always done, when there might be new and better ways to do the same thing. You might even find that these new ways actually save you time and effort! Did you know that you can do your quizzes and exams online in Blackboard instead of using a scantron or bluebook? There are lots of ways to customize your assessments and cut down on academic dishonesty using these tools.
Read MoreClickers: Preventing Students from Answering Outside the Classroom
If you want to prevent your students from answering outside the classroom while using the PointSolutions Mobile app then here are some suggestions for doing that.
Read MoreTurnitin: Syllabus Statement
Faculty using Turnitin on a particular assignment are encouraged to do so for all students to ensure fairness and consistency. Using this syllabus statement along with Turnitin is also encouraged.
Read MoreTurnitin: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your frequently asked questions about Turnitin.
Read MoreTurnitin: Assessing AI Writing Detection Reports
Turnitin is now available to all UARK faculty. One component of this software will improve an instructor’s ability to assess whether the written work submitted by a student contains text generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Read MoreCreating a Syllabus for Your Course
Creating a syllabus is an important part of teaching. The syllabus serves as a sort of contract between students and the instructor. It should clearly outline course requirements, expectations, and goals as well as include pertinent information regarding assignments, class and institutional policies, and grading. Crafting a useful and clear syllabus is an important skill. Luckily there are several well-accepted components of a syllabus that are common throughout most disciplines and universities.
Read MoreFuture-Proofing: Maximize AI’s potential in your classroom
I have a confession. In the second grade, I cheated on a spelling test. Our desks had built-in cubbies under the table top. So, when the test began, I pulled […]
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