Podcasting … arrgh ! Everyone is talking about it, but where do I start?   06 July 2006

At the moment podcasting seems to be the buzz word in learning technology. Here at the University of Bristol, I’ve just started two pilots studies involving podcasting to support teaching and learning. Given the increased interest I think it is worth going back to first principles to identify what it offers you, the Blackboard instructor. This article addresses four questions which are often asked...
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The Power of eLearning   28 June 2005

This is must have book for anyone interested in online learning. Written by Dr. Shirley Waterhouse, Director of Educational Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ( a Blackboard user of many years) The Power of eLearning covers an impressive range topics …
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Quick Tutorials   26 June 2005

You may not know that on Blackboard’s web site now there is a comprehensive list of animated tutorials which are excellent for staff development purposes. The resources are listed …
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Blackboard’s Academic Suite   26 June 2005

Are you looking for information about Blackboard’s Academic Suite? …
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Resources that stand the test of time   25 January 2005

Many different types of resources are developed in relation to Blackboard, which range from introductory training guides to interactive learning materials. The development of good quality resources is time consuming, so it is worth taking the time to find out if appropriate resources exist rather than “reinvent the wheel” …
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Using Media to enhance your Blackboard course   18 January 2005

A large proportion of the use of Blackboard at our institution, and no doubt most others, is content delivery. Handouts, presentations, and supporting work are posted within the content areas of course sites from where learners can access these materials 24/7 …
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CourseGenie at the University of Bristol: Observations on the journey so far   18 January 2005

CourseGenie has been used at the University of Bristol for over a year. The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry purchased a campus licence to support the development of eLearning material for their Clinical Academies. They generously allowed other Departments at the University to use the software. Since then …
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Online Support Resources from Brigham Young University   10 October 2004

New teaching year   05 October 2004

The new teaching year is here and this is a busy time for everyone. There are some excellent guides on Blackboard available from the following universities …
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Upgrading to Blackboard v6   05 July 2004

Rollover Process   05 July 2004

Communicating with Students   29 June 2004