About Class
Class is a video conferencing platform integrated into Blackboard courses, that was created specifically to enhance the online learning experience.Â
Read MoreMay 9, 2025 | Blackboard Ultra, Class, Tool Overview
Class is a video conferencing platform integrated into Blackboard courses, that was created specifically to enhance the online learning experience.Â
Read MoreApr 3, 2025 | Honorlock, Tool Overview
Honorlock 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 MoreAug 25, 2024 | Managing Blackboard, Tool Overview
Students 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.
Read MoreAug 2, 2024 | Student Response System: Clickers, Tool Overview
Clickers are an interactive technology that enables instructors to pose questions to students and immediately collect and view the responses of the entire class. They are often used to give quizzes, take polls, open discussions, and take attendance.
Read MoreApr 3, 2024 | Blackboard Ultra, Tool Overview
Want to know what the newest features are in Blackboard Learn Ultra? We’ll list the newest releases here each month and provide links to past releases for you to review.
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Aug 27, 2023 | Collaborate, Tool Overview
Class Collaborate (formerly Blackboard Collaborate Ultra) is a way to create a virtual classroom, office, or meeting space in order to communicate with users on campus or anywhere in the world. This browser-based web conferencing tool allows instructors to communicate, collaborate, engage, and interact with their students in real time with updated features and teaching tools.
Read MoreJul 21, 2023 | Tool Overview
There are many technologies available to instructors at the University of Arkansas that can both enhance and simplify teaching and learning.
Read MoreJun 30, 2023 | Journals, Tool Overview
Journals are personal spaces for students to communicate privately with you. Students can also use journals as a self-reflective tool. They can post their opinions, ideas, and concerns about the course, or discuss and analyze course-related materials.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023 | ProctorU, Tool Overview
Proctor us is an online test proctoring service that allows exams to be taken online without the necessity of coming to the University or other test-taking location while still maintaining the security of the exam.
Read MoreDec 21, 2022 | Creating and Streaming Video: Kaltura, Tool Overview
Kaltura allows you to create and share media on University of Arkansas sites or Blackboard courses.
Read MoreDec 18, 2020 | Lecture Capture: Echo360, Tool Overview
Echo360 Classroom Capture and Echo 360 Personal Capture are two tools that can be used to create and share video recordings with your students. Video recordings are one of the many tools that can be used to engage students in active learning. They can also serve as backup methods for class lectures and presentations on days when inclement weather and other issues disrupt the class schedule.
Read MoreDec 13, 2020 | Gradescope, Tool Overview
Gradescope is an electronic assistant that allows you to grade papers more consistently in half the time.
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