HUMBERWhat is a Discussion in Blackboard? A discussion is a place for the class to discuss certain topics, post ideas, and carry a conversation asynchronously. You can create Discussions in the Discussions area of the course, or directly on the Course Content area. You can also allow students to create their own discussion topics by […]
If you’re looking to learn more about the AI Conversation activity in Blackboard, you’re in the right place! Blackboard has launched a new activity called AI Conversation. Currently, it is a Socratic questioning exercise guided by AI, allowing students to explore their thoughts on a topic. In the future, there are plans for this activity […]
What is an Assignment in Blackboard? With assignments, you can create coursework and manage the grades and feedback for each student separately. You can create assignments in content areas, learning modules, lesson plans, and folders. You can learn more about assignments in Blackboard from Anthology’s Blackboard Help page here. Learn more about assignments in the […]
What is an Offline Submission? When collecting submissions in-person or on a platform other than Blackboard Ultra, an offline assessment can be created to store student grades and feedback. Unlike a grade column, offline assessments have more grading flexibility. There are more feedback options and a rubric can also be used to grade the offline […]
To create a group assignment: Create an assignment (this resource will walk you through the steps). In the Assignment, select the Settings icon. Optionally, if you want to provide groups with some group communication tools, select Allow Class conversations. This feature provides groups with a Collaborate Ultra room and a discussion area where they can […]
What is a Test in Blackboard? Instructors can use tests to assess student knowledge of course content and to see if you’ve attained a profficient level for learning objectives. The instructor can assign point values to questions in a test, and upon grading by the instructor, students see the results that have been recorded when […]
If you want to duplicate or reuse a test from a different course you teach, you can copy. To copy a test: Start in the destination course. The destination course is where you want the copied content to go. You will pull the content in from the other course. In the top-right corner of the […]
In the Ultra Course View, you can reuse questions and other content from all existing tests, assignments, and question banks in your course. You can also import questions into your course to add to your test or assignment. There are different ways to reuse questions in Blackboard Ultra: Search and reuse questions Importing question banks […]
What is a Discussion in Blackboard? A discussion is a place for the class to discuss certain topics, post ideas, and carry a conversation asynchronously. You can create Discussions in the Discussions area of the course, or directly on the Course Content area. You can also allow students to create their own discussion topics by […]
What is a Journal in Blackboard? Journals are a means of private communication between you and your students. Journals allow students to reflect on their learning, post their opinions, analyze course content, etc. You may grade the journal entries, or use them solely for the purpose of communication. Journals are ideal for individual projects, such […]
