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…
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For 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 CommentGet ready to teach as many of your Spring 2021 courses with Brightspace as you can. Attend zoom webinars to learn about the Brightspace Implementation strategy for Spring and Summer. Learn how to use Brightspace to prepare your Spring 2021 courses. Attend an Information Session to learn about what 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 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…
Leave a CommentLIT and WIT Online look forward to cross-disciplinary conversations and sharing in the workshops to kickoff the Summer 2020 term: May 4th at 11:00 am – Best Practices: Managing Your Online Course WIT Online May 5th at 11am – Best Practices for using Zoom for Remote Teaching (securing the session, security updates,…
Leave a CommentLIT invites you to consider a wide variety of remote assessment strategies. Watch this webinar video on “Alternative Assessment Strategies: Ideas to consider when evaluating your students” to get ideas on a variety of assessment strategies on Blackboard to assess student learning and non-proctored exam options that will adequately assess…
Leave a CommentManage Course Materials and Delivery In the event of an interruption, you may need to provide an updated syllabus that modifies the planned course activities, assignments, content and due dates. Once you have established clear communication procedures and pathways, you may want to send updated course materials. Make sure students…
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