Month: April 2021

As part of our migration from Blackboard to Brightspace we plan to turn off access to Blackboard on June 1 so that we can ensure we get the most up-to-date course archives and to pull data from the system that we want to retain. If you have a student in…

This summer will bring a few changes to the digital learning environment at Wentworth. Our recent shift in learning management systems has changed how often we will see changes in our environments. Brightspace is a SaaS (Software as a Service) deployment and updates every month. We review the announced changes…

As the summer semester quickly comes into view with the promise of colorful flowers, beach days, glowing sunsets, and the transition back into the classroom, many might feel that it’s time to pack up the online learning system and move back to the trusty paper and pen. Let’s not be…

Of all the tools in my Instructional Designer (ID) toolkit, TILT might be my favorite. It has the greatest impact and it takes the least amount of time and effort to implement. TILT stands for Transparency in Learning and Teaching. It is a student-centric way of writing out assignment instructions.…

You set up your grade book but the grades don’t look right. How can you find out where the problem occurred? Sometimes the problem may be settings. For example, I recently reviewed a problem grade book where the total points for a category were not what was expected. The category…

What does “Celebrate Differences” mean to you? For the Autism Society of America, #CelebrateDifferences means promoting acceptance of autism, and fostering inclusivity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020), the prevalence of autism in children has grown to about 1 in 59. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by differences in communication, relationships, and social…