This report presents the results of a biennial independent survey done by …
This report presents the results of a biennial independent survey done by the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME) commissioned by the Digital Higher Education Consortium of Texas (DigiTex), in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), to examine the landscape of Open Educational Resources (OER) programs, policies, and practices at higher education institutions in Texas.
It takes a team to launch a new initiative in higher education, …
It takes a team to launch a new initiative in higher education, and that means every project needs some hype! Join the Dean of the Academic Incubator, a project-based department committed to launching and scaling new programs rapidly at Dallas College, as they discuss how to inform and generate excitement across departments in a large community college. Come get psyched for launching new programs and learn some strategies to have fun while doing it!
This is an informational document providing an overview of Anthology Ally and …
This is an informational document providing an overview of Anthology Ally and its features for improving accessibility of digital course content in higher education. It covers background on accessibility regulations, a history of Anthology Ally, key terms and concepts used in the tool, and ways Ally enables engagement between instructional designers, faculty, students, and administrators to enhance inclusion. The document was created with assistance from an AI tool.
Grâce à une analyse multidisciplinaire et décomplexée de notre relation à l’intelligence …
Grâce à une analyse multidisciplinaire et décomplexée de notre relation à l’intelligence artificielle (I.A.), nous questionnerons nos usages quotidiens de l’I.A. Nous remonterons à l’origine historique de la notion d’« intelligence artificielle » afin d’en tirer des questions pratiques et des réponses concrètes, ainsi que des pistes de réflexion. Ensuite, nous aborderons les principes de base du fonctionnement de l’I.A. moderne pour y puiser une série de clés de compréhension. Enfin, nous nous arrêterons sur les craintes et idées reçues qui cernent le débat actuel autour de l’I.A. pour alors débattre collectivement de questions résolument actuelles.
This resource is a modification of the Washington Models for the Evaluation …
This resource is a modification of the Washington Models for the Evaluation of Bias Content in Instructional Materials (2009) that is made available through OER Commons under a public domain license. This resource attempts to both update the content with more contemporary vocabulary and also to narrow the scope to evaluating still images as they are found online. It was developed as a secondary project while working on a BranchED OER grant during summer 2020. It includes an attached rubric adapted from the Washington Model (2009).
Guidance on critiquing and grading multimedia assigments. This guide provides nine tips …
Guidance on critiquing and grading multimedia assigments. This guide provides nine tips for understanding and organinzing the structure of multimedia assessment.
When adding content in the Ultra Course view, you can embed files …
When adding content in the Ultra Course view, you can embed files direclty in the document, allowing students to view them in order with the desired content. This guide shows you how.
"This guide is for faculty authors, librarians, project managers and others who …
"This guide is for faculty authors, librarians, project managers and others who are involved in the production of open textbooks in higher education and K-12. It includes a checklist for getting started, publishing program case studies, textbook organization and elements, writing resources and an overview of useful tools.
This Quick Start Guide covers using the Blackboard Learn Ultra AI Design …
This Quick Start Guide covers using the Blackboard Learn Ultra AI Design Assistant to auto-generate suggested course content in the form of Learning Modules.
Batch Edit is a tool that allows instructors to udpate common settings …
Batch Edit is a tool that allows instructors to udpate common settings across all content such as visibility, due dates or even delete content. This guide covers all of those features and more.
Learn from expert users how to leverage AI tools to create dynamic course content, …
Learn from expert users how to leverage AI tools to create dynamic course content, engage students, and boost efficiency with live demonstrations.Session recording from October 30, 2024Run time: 53 mins
The multi-lesson "Best Class/Worst Class" project provides a way for students and …
The multi-lesson "Best Class/Worst Class" project provides a way for students and professor to set expectations for course performance collaboratively, while simultaneously modeling productive online interaction strategies. Students become more aware of their own learning process and the processes of those with whom they will be working, creating necessary bridges to successful collaboration. In addition, students are able to develop practical skills in navigating the online environment before being tasked with heavily-weighted course components.This project is designed to be implemented alongside discipline-specific course content.
The course introduces students to the nature of life, concepts of biochemistry, …
The course introduces students to the nature of life, concepts of biochemistry, metabolism, genetics, cellular and molecular biology. Students will learn about the various techniques used to study biology - cloning, gene editing and the exciting field of Genetic Engineering.This Open Education Resource Core Curriculum course was developed with funding from Texas Higher Education Board - Open Educational Resources Grant Program (OERGP) 2018-2019 RFA # 20337.
The calendar in Blackboard Learn Ultra view global calendar allows you to …
The calendar in Blackboard Learn Ultra view global calendar allows you to see all of your upcoming due dates and meetings across all courses. You can see and create events for one course or all courses, as well as mark your office hours and course-specific meetings. Use the settings feature to add notifications for certain events.
The Activity Stream lets you see an up-to-the-minute list of course activities. …
The Activity Stream lets you see an up-to-the-minute list of course activities. This includes new content, announcement, and grades in the Blackboard app. It will help you prioritize the tasks that need attention. Users can select the notification in the activity stream and will be taken directly to that item. Users may set their activity stream notifications based on their own preferences.
When adding content in the Ultra course view, you can embed files …
When adding content in the Ultra course view, you can embed files directly in the submission allowing instructors to view and grade your work. This makes for a more seamless course. No need to worry about papers lost in transition over email.
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