Bb Tip #185: Are You Ready?

Course delivery is vulnerable to unplanned events. Potential interruptions to class activities include but are not limited to natural disasters, widespread illness, acts of violence, planned or unexpected construction-related closures, severe weather conditions, and medical emergencies.

Here are a few things you can do in Blackboard to help you prepare should the need arise.

• Understanding and Building Your Course
  • Get Started with Course Environment (PDF)
  • Getting Started with Course Content (PDF)
  • Video Playlist: Building Your Course

• Utilize Blackboard’s Communication Tools
  • Create Announcements
  • Send Email
  • Video Playlist: Communication & Collaboration

• Collecting Student Work
  • Getting Started with Assignments (PDF)
  • Simplify Assignment Collection

• Utilize Blackboard’s Collaboration Tools
  • Blogs, Wikis, Journals, & Discussion Boards Explained (PDF)
  • VoiceThread

• Posting Grades
  • Getting Started with the Grade Center (PDF)

Additionally, you should consider developing an instructional continuity plan to help you to be ready to continue teaching with minimal interruption. More information about instructional continuity plans can be found on our Instructional Continuity web page. There you will find planning guides, resources, and a link to our September 2015 Instructional Continuity workshop presentation.

Want more information?

Get more information about instructional continuity plans.
Sign up for Blackboard workshops or request one-on-one help.
Try these Blackboard How-To documents.
Explore Blackboard’s On Demand Learning Center.
Visit our Blackboard FAQs for additional blackboard information
or schedule a one-on-one session, email, or
call Janice Florent: (504) 520-7418.

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