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 documents 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 – 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.
Blog / Journal	Students make individual posts over time that are organised in reverse date order. Diary entry format aids reflection. It can be private (Journal) or shared (Blog). You can monitor contributions and post comments.
Discussion board	Students make structured written contributions and reply to other entries over a period of time. Online space in a Blackboard module for students to discuss / debate topics. Gives students time to reflect and consider response before contributing.
Email	Send emails to students enrolled in a module directly from Blackboard. Variety of options to send emails to different groups or individual students.
Portfolios	Students build a personal collection of digital content (artefacts) to evidence skills or demonstrate capabilities. This can include feedback provided on assignments. Portfolios can be shared with others and submitted for assessment .
Self and Peer Assessment	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.
Tasks	You can create a task list in a Blackboard module for a project or activity. Students can indicate progress against tasks and tutors can monitor this. Can help with time-management and setting priorities.
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.
Wiki	Students co-create content as web pages in a Blackboard modules. Useful for group project work where students need to produce a single agreed output. Students develop and publish content collaboratively. You can track contributions and view revision history.