How can we do a whole class meeting or a department meeting online? The default strategy is for everyone to meet at the same time using synchronous tools like … [Read more...]
Design Considerations for Small Group Virtual Meetings
Choose your Strategy How can students do a group project online? The default strategy is for students to meet at the same time using synchronous tools like Blackboard … [Read more...]
Technical Considerations for Collaborate Ultra
If you’re using Collaborate Ultra for small or large group meetings, be sure to reference the technical considerations included below. Room Permissions If you want … [Read more...]
Creating a Blackboard Collaborate Room in Canvas
Add Collaborate Ultra to the course navigation menu Make sure that Collaborate Ultra appears on your course navigation menu (Settings > Navigation > Drag and … [Read more...]
Student Group Areas in Canvas
Groups in Canvas can facilitate robust student interactions because Canvas generates a group area, a small version of the course for each group. In the group area, … [Read more...]
What Makes for a Successful Group Activity?
As we know, not all group work is created equal. Some results in achieving the learning goal; some results in frustration. What elements contribute to successful group … [Read more...]
Tips for Successful Group Work
In an old YouTube video on how to do a forward flip (on the ground), the instructor started by saying “First, you must be fully committed to it.” That advice also applies … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Managing Group Enrollments
Small groups are great for online courses, but they do require a little babysitting on the part of the instructor. There are two types of group enrollments: auto enroll … [Read more...]