Instructional Module Resources

Below are a list of instructional modules that will assist you in developing or enhancing your online courses:

Introduction to Online Instruction

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• Instructor's Role in an Online Course: This module provides strategies to help you when teaching online.

  
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• Blackboard Review: This module provides an overview of Blackboard's common features.

  
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Online Course Preparation

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• Learning Objectives: This module reviews best practices for developing em learning objectives in your courses.

  
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• Best Practices for Shell Layout: This module reviews strategies to most effectively organize your online courses.

  
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• Creating an Online Syllabus: This module provides additional tips to consider when creating an online syllabus.

  
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• Copyright: This module provides best practices to ensure your courses are copyright compliant.

  
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• Accessibility: This module reviews various tips and resources to assist in making your courses accessible.

  
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Communication and Technology Tools

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• Communication Tools in Blackboard: This module provides information about several communication tools available in Blackboard.

  
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• Introduction to Technology Tools: This module reviews several tools available at UofL

  
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• Softchalk Introduction: This module will orient faculty to Softchalk and provide tips to help get started using it.

  
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• Video and Other Digital Media: This module gives you information and resources to assist with your video and digital media needs.

  
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• Technical Assistance: This module provides details about help resources for a variety of tools in Blackboard.

  
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Managing an Online Course

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• Academic Integrity: This module provides best practices to promote academic integrity and learn about plagiarism software tools.

  
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• Performance Dashboard: This module gives instructions on how to best utilize the Performance Dashboard in Blackboard.

  
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Assessing Learning

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• Measuring Student Learning: This module will provide insight on how to develop assessments to measure student learning with an emphasis on assessments.

  
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• Assessment Security and Integrity: This module provides strategies and tools to secure your assessments.

  
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• Assignments: This module reviews how to create assignments in Blackboard.

  
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• Assessments and Testing: This module provides information on the variety of assessment and testing options in Blackboard.

  
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• Grade Center: This module will equip you with the steps you need to know to effectively use the Grade Center in Blackboard.

  
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Concluding an Online Course

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• Recording/Posting Grades in PeopleSoft: This module will walk you through steps to assist in recording and posting your grades in PeopleSoft.

  
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• End of Semester Process: This module provides steps to help you backup your course.

  
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• Soliciting Learning Feedback: This module reviews best practices for receiving feedback from your students.

  
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