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Aims:
To
be at the cutting edge of e-learning
and to provide a dynamic platform for
Blackboard users working in Further
Education. To share experiences of
using Blackboard and to showcase innovation
and best practice.
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What is BbMatters? 
BbMatters is an electronic publication
which has been developed to bring together examples
of best
practice and feature issues relevant to Blackboard
users in the FE sector. It will
feature articles under the following headings:
Accessibility Matters
- Review of tools to ensure accessibility
- Accessibility issues
- Case studies
- FAQ's
- Interviews
- Reviews of products
Curriculum Matters
- Pedagogic issues
- Resources
- E-assessment
- Integration
- Case studies
- FAQs
Staff Development Matters
- How to develop Blackboard competencies in
staff
- Planning Blackboard content
- Competencies in the use of Blackboard tools
- Accreditation schemes for Blackboard tutors
- Developing your Blackboard support team
- Review of events
- Case studies
Success Matters
- Features on innovative uses of Blackboard
- Blackboard and Inspection
- Models of successful implementation
- E-learning showcase
- Strategic issues
- Interviews
Technical Matters
- Features on technical issues (eg MIS integration)
- Reviews of eg Building Blocks
- Blackboard
upgrades
- Case studies
- FAQs
- Interviews
BbMatters Editorial Team:
- Accessibility Matters Editor
Ellen Lessner
Abingdon and Witney College
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What
is BbMatters?