Blackboard Tools - Technology Enhanced Learning

The following tools are available within Blackboard Learn modules to use with your students. Use them to build your online learning presence.

ALLY	Generates alternative formats of files for students to use. Provides you with an accessibility score. Gives you step-by-step instructions on how to make your content more accessible.
Announcements	Simple text based notification tool within each module in Blackboard. Easy way to deliver timely, targeted messages and reminders to students.
Assignment – Blackboard	Supports formative and summative assessment. A wide range of file formats can be submitted by students. Online submission, e-marking and e-feedback tool. Allows audio and video feedback.
Assignment – Gradescope	Supports formative and summative assessment, especially STEM subjects using handwritten mathematical and scientific notation. Used for the digital submission and streamlined marking of handwritten work and programming code, Uses AI assisted and automated marking.
Assignment – Turnitin	Supports formative and summative assessment. A limited range of file formats can be submitted by students. Online submission, e-marking and e-feedback tool. Audio feedback and reusable comments. Generates Similarity Reports to support academic integrity. Students can have access to the reports.
Journal	Students make individual posts over time that are organised in reverse date order. Diary entry format aids reflection. Private between teacher and student. You can monitor contributions and post comments.
Discussion	Students make structured written contributions and reply to other entries over a period of time. Online space in a Blackboard Course for students to discuss / debate topics. Gives students time to reflect and consider response before contributing.
Messages	Send Messages to students enrolled in a module directly from Blackboard. Variety of options to send messages and email to different groups or individual students.
MS Teams Meetings	Provides the delivery of live online sessions with students for real-time learning. Students appreciate the flexibiltiy and inclusivity of online sessions with the ability for immediate feedback and discreet for participation.
Peer Review	Students submit work that can be peer reviewed by other students on the module Students review work against a set of criteria. This can be anonymous. Can promote critical engagement and reflection. Blackboard & Turnitin Assignemnts support peer review.
Tests	Delivery of online tests and quizzes within Blackboard modules that provide a record of results. Useful for formative & diagnostic assessment, revision, analysing progress and understanding. Can give students instant feedback.