Using Wikis in Blackboard

A "Wiki" is a synergetic tool used to allow members of a group to collaborate online when creating web pages, documents, or other types of media. Now available, this tool not only allows students to collectively create as a team online, but empowers the instructor with assessment details such as student submissions and percentage of participation within the group. For more specific information, select from the following:

Getting Started with Wikis in Blackboard

Within each course or organization in Blackboard, a default class Wiki tool is available. General or group specific Wikis may also be created in content areas. Configuring the class Wiki, or creating Wikis is necessary before editing can be successfully started.
          o Creating a Wiki
          o Configuring your Course/Organization Wiki

Working in Blackboard Wikis

After creating/configuring your Wikis within your course or organization, you may want to contribute to, monitor, or add comments to a Blog. Select a link for immediate answers to:
          o Contributing to a Wiki
          o Viewing and/or Adding Comments to a Wiki
          o Viewing a Wiki's History
          o Monitoring Participation in a Wiki
          o Wiki Resources

Using Blogs in Blackboard

"Blog" (an abbreviation of the phrase “weB LOG”) is simply a term used to describe an online journal. This helpful tool can be used to foster self-expression, organization of thought, and creativity, and now blogs are available in Blackboard! With this easy-to-use-tool, a default course-wide blog can be made readily available in your course or organization. Additionally, any number of private journals or group blogs can be deployed in content areas. You can then choose to allow students to share comments with others, as well export their blogs to keep beyond Blackboard. For more specific information, select from the following:

Getting Started with Blogs in Blackboard

Within each course or organization in Blackboard, a default class Blog tool is available. Private or Group Blogs may also be created in content areas. Configuring the class Blog, or creating Blogs is necessary before posts can be made.
          o Creating an Individual or Group Blog
          o Creating a Private Journal
          o Configuring your Course/Organization Blogs

Working in Blackboard Blogs

After creating/configuring your Blogs within your course or organization, you may want to contribute to, search, or add comments to a Blog. Select any link for immediate answers to:
          o Posting to a Blog
          o Viewing and/or Adding Comments to a Blog
          o Research and Resources with Blogs