PowerPoint has several built-in features designed to help you create accessible PowerPoint presentations. When creating new PowerPoint presentations, you can use the Accessibility Checker to review and flag potential...
Read MoreRespondus Monitor offers a “Screen Only” recording option, giving instructors more flexibility in how they proctor online assessments. With this setting, you can record just the student’s computer screen—no webcam...
Read MoreThe new block styling options in Blackboard Ultra Documents let you highlight important information with colorful, icon‑tagged sections. Instructors can now call out questions, tips, key points, next steps, or highlights — making course content easier for students to scan and understand.
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Class is a video conferencing platform integrated into Blackboard courses, that was created specifically to enhance the online learning experience.Â
Read MoreHonorlock is an online test proctoring service that allows exams to be taken online without the necessity of coming to the U of A campus or other test-taking location while still maintaining the security of the exam. When a student takes a test, the AI analyzes their webcam feed. If the AI never flags any suspicious behavior, the student proceeds through the test without interacting with a live proctor. However, if the AI detects suspicious behavior then a live proctor is assigned to chat with the student about any issues that have arisen.
Read MoreStudents and faculty can participate in classes delivered online or access online materials and activities to complement face-to-face classroom experiences using Blackboard, the University of Arkansas learning management system.
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Accessibility benefits everyone—even you.
Read MoreCreating 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 MoreAll courses listed in Workday are automatically created in Blackboard but your course is set to Closed to students by default. Whenever you are ready for students to access your course, make it available by following these instructions.
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