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0 Bb Mailbag: Summer 2025 Courses are Now Available

Summer courses for the 202530 term are now available on Blackboard. If you don’t see a course you were expecting, check with your department chair to ensure you’ve been assigned as the instructor. If you’re teaching multiple sections, consider requesting a course merge to streamline your updates. Be sure to request merges early, as merged courses start blank, and publisher content may need to be reconfigured. Read the post for other helpful tips! Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Summer 2025 Courses are Now Available

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0 AI Ready: Lacunae Found – Student-Generated Practice Tests

As the semester comes to a close, faculty often reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what may have been overlooked. AI can support this process by helping students identify gaps in their learning—and in the syllabus itself. By generating AI-assisted practice test questions, students can uncover topics that were underexplored and provide meaningful feedback for future course improvement. This post explores how to implement this assignment, guide students through reflection, and use AI to enhance course design. Continue Reading AI Ready: Lacunae Found – Student-Generated Practice Tests

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0 Bb Mailbag: Verify Course Functionality Using Student Preview

Ensuring your Blackboard course functions as intended is essential for delivering a seamless student experience. Blackboard’s Student Preview Mode allows you to view your course exactly as students do, helping you verify that content, assessments, and navigation are working properly. By using this feature, you can catch potential issues before students encounter them, creating a smoother and more effective learning experience. Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Verify Course Functionality Using Student Preview

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0 AI Ready: Practical Guidelines for Empowering Students with Ethical AI Use in Assessments

As AI tools like ChatGPT become more integrated into higher education, faculty face new challenges in maintaining academic integrity. Rather than banning AI, faculty can teach students how to use it ethically to enhance their learning. One practical strategy is to require students to submit a link to their ChatGPT conversation with their assignment. This ensures transparency, allows faculty to see how AI contributed, and provides an opportunity to offer feedback on refining prompting techniques. In this post, we’ll explore how to implement ethical AI practices in assessments and provide resources to support AI literacy. Continue Reading AI Ready: Practical Guidelines for Empowering Students with Ethical AI Use in Assessments

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0 EdTech Essentials: Speechify for Accessibility

Fordham University is now offering free access to Speechify for all students, faculty, and staff, making it easier than ever to convert text into high-quality audio. Whether you’re tackling academic papers on the go or enhancing your learning through multi-sensory engagement, Speechify provides flexible, accessible solutions for everyone. With features like real-time text highlighting, customizable voices, and study tools, it’s a powerful resource for boosting comprehension and productivity. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Speechify for Accessibility

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0 EdTech Essentials: Bad Photos and Shaky Video Welcome

When tech issues strike, a quick screenshot or video can save you time and frustration. If you’re unsure how to take a screenshot, simply use your phone to snap a photo or record a video of the problem—no need for perfection. A picture (or video) is worth a thousand emails, helping IT diagnose and fix the issue faster so you can get back to teaching and research. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Bad Photos and Shaky Video Welcome

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0 Bb Mailbag: Boosting Engagement with Blackboard AI Conversations

Blackboard’s AI Conversational Tool helps foster meaningful student discussions by generating prompts, encouraging critical thinking, and providing real-time feedback. It’s easy to set up and can be tested before launching, ensuring that it aligns with your course goals and tone. Try it out to boost engagement and enrich learning! Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Boosting Engagement with Blackboard AI Conversations

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0 AI Ready: Using AI to Simplify Podcast Creation for Faculty

Want to turn your ideas into something impactful? This week, we’re exploring how AI can help transform rough concepts into polished projects. Whether you’re drafting a podcast script, refining a lecture, or creating engaging content, AI tools can streamline the process and enhance your work. Let’s dive into practical strategies to bring your ideas to life! Continue Reading AI Ready: Using AI to Simplify Podcast Creation for Faculty

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0 EdTech Essentials: A Practical Guide to Enhancing Student Engagement with Zoom Polls

Struggling to gauge student understanding during virtual lectures? Zoom polls can turn passive presentations into dynamic, interactive learning experiences. This guide covers why and how to use Zoom polls effectively, offering practical tips and examples to boost engagement in your online classroom. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: A Practical Guide to Enhancing Student Engagement with Zoom Polls

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