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Ensuring accessibility in digital learning is essential for creating an inclusive environment where all students can succeed. Blackboard Learn offers built-in accessibility features, including screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and structured content tools, to support diverse learning needs. Instructors also play a key role by designing courses with accessibility in mind—learn how to optimize your…
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In this final session of our Gemini in Action series, we explore how AI can act as a role-play partner to help refine communication skills, anticipate counterarguments, and navigate challenging discussions. From debate prep to real-world simulations and quiz creation, we’ll walk through practical ways to use Gemini as an interactive learning tool. Let’s dive…
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Video creation tools continue to evolve, offering educators new ways to engage students and communicate effectively. In a previous post, we explored how Panopto and Canva support different video creation needs. Now, with the launch of Google Vids, we’re updating our guide to include this new tool, helping you determine which platform—Panopto, Canva, or Google…
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Your Blackboard profile is more than just a name—it’s your digital introduction to the learning community. Features like name pronunciation, pronoun sharing, and profile photos help create a more inclusive and connected environment. Take a moment to personalize your profile and make your online classroom more welcoming for everyone. Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Level Up…
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This week in our series on Google Gemini, we’re exploring NotebookLM, Google’s research assistant powered by Gemini. Unlike traditional AI chat tools, NotebookLM keeps responses grounded in the sources you provide, ensuring more reliable and relevant results. We’ll walk through setting up a notebook, uploading materials, and using features like summaries, keyword extraction, study guides,…
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In Your Teaching Legacy: Beyond Blackboard, we explore how focusing too much on Blackboard’s aesthetics can divert attention from what truly matters in teaching. While Blackboard is an essential tool, your lasting impact will come from the challenges you present to students, the lessons they remember, and the passion you inspire—far beyond the design of…
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Discover how AI can make academic content more accessible in the second installment of our Google Gemini series. Learn how to break down dense texts, adapt content for different reading levels, and create study resources that support diverse learners—all while maintaining academic integrity. Continue Reading Google Gemini in Action Part 2
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Timelines are a powerful tool for helping students visualize complex relationships over time, from historical movements to scientific discoveries. In this post, we explore how to integrate interactive digital timelines into your assignments with practical examples, rubrics, and tools to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Storytelling with Timelines Engaging Students…
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment. As part of this mission, the Office of Information Technology, in collaboration with Fordham’s Accessibility Committee, is now providing… Continue Reading Now Available: Speechify Text-to-Speech
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What should I do if a student is not receiving my emails from Blackboard? Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Students not receiving emails