We’ve seen significant use of Respondus Lockdown Browser in the past few terms. If you use this tool to increase exam integrity in your courses you should be aware that new versions of the browser have been released. What does this mean for you and your students? Your students should install the newest version of […]
Continue reading →Unexpected events can disrupt precious class time. With a little preparation, you can keep the continuity of learning in your courses: Post course content in your Blackboard Learn courses so students can access it anywhere, anytime Set up quizzes, tests, assessments, and assignments in your Blackboard Learn courses so students can access them anywhere Secure […]
Continue reading →Blackboard can handle complex grade calculations but should you do that? Using a points totaling calculation makes it easier to find errors in your grade book set-up, makes it easier for students to understand their grades and how they are doing and reduces meetings with students to confirm their standing toward the end of the term.
Continue reading →Blackboard’s weighted columns can handle almost any grade calculation. Options include equal and proportional weighting of columns in categories, dropping low scores, or selecting only the highest score. There are few options that can’t be accommodated using Blackboard Grade Center.
Continue reading →Blackboard’s Grade Center can automatically calculate grades. But do you really know what average means in Blackboard? Weighted versus unweighted averages cause confusion about whether the system has calculated grade correctly.
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