In an earlier post, I discussed how Blackboard weights grades – something that can lead to confusion and suspicion that the system is not calculating grades correctly. Because we are changing Learning Management Systems (LMS), I’m revisiting this topic this time using Brightspace as the reference system. In my previous…
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We are continuing with our Learning Management System (LMS) migration from Blackboard to Brightspace. Our pilot is going well and we are discovering some useful information that will make it easier for others to adapt to the new system. Starting November 30th, please complete the LMS Selection Form on the…
Leave a CommentFor anyone looking for training on how to use Brightspace, we have multiple ways for you to get training. Training Opportunities: On-Demand and Guided Faculty interested in using Brightspace subscription training should go to https://community.brightspace.com and sign up for an account using their Wentworth email address. Use of your Wentworth…
Leave a CommentThis is a series of short tutorials Dr. Ella Howard, Associate Professor in the College of Sciences and Humanites, put together covering the basics of building a course in Brightspace. For assistance in setting up your gradebook, please consult an LIT team member (lit@wit.edu). Getting Started with Brightspace: How to…
Leave a CommentMeet the Brightspace Faculty Champions! Brightspace is generating a lot of interest with almost 60 faculty volunteering to pilot courses in Brightspace this fall. Due to the nature of our phased implementation, LIT could support approximately 20 (we wish everyone could support everyone!). Pilot faculty were selected from volunteers with…
Leave a CommentLIT and WIT Online look forward to cross-disciplinary conversations and sharing in the workshops to start the fall 2020 term: Tues 9/8 at 11am Best Practices: Managing Your Online Course Tues 9/8 at 12pm Best Practices for Using Zoom for Remote Teaching Tues 9/8 at 4pm Boost Study Time through Anytime Anywhere…
Leave a CommentWhat is Gradescope? Gradescope is an online grading platform used to grade homework, quizzes, group projects, and exams. It reduces grading time, increases grading consistency, and provides statistical summary for every assignment. Gradescope helps you seamlessly administer and grade all of your assessments, whether online or in-class. Save time grading…
Leave a CommentJoin us virtually for a half day teaching and learning event on September 4th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Wentworth faculty and staff will present best practices, share examples, tools and strategies that can be implemented for the upcoming Fall semester. Please note that event information and details will…
Leave a CommentAcademic Affairs provides Syllabus Templates, please take a moment to download the approved and accessible syllabus template to ensure your syllabus can be read anytime anywhere: Undergraduate Syllabus Template Graduate Syllabus Template In addition, watch a short video on the features that make the syllabus (and any MS Word document) accessible. “The…
Leave a CommentLIT and WIT Online look forward to cross-disciplinary conversations and sharing in the workshops to end the Summer 2020 term and begin preparations for fall: Monday August 3rd – 4:00pm: Faculty Course Wrap-Up Drop-In Session (LIT) Tuesday August 4th – 4:00pm: Faculty Course Wrap-Up Drop In Session (LIT) Wednesday August 5th – 10:00am: Faculty…
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