Our summer bootcamp focused on Blackboard, offering hands-on strategies, new features, and integrations to enhance courses. Explore session highlights, recordings, and resources to support your teaching. Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Highlights from Summer 2025 Faculty EdTech Bootcamp
Getting ready for a new semester is the perfect time to review your Blackboard course and make sure everything is set for a smooth start. From updating content to checking key settings, a little preparation now can save you time and reduce stress later. Read the post for helpful tips! Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Getting Your Course Ready for the Fall
Need a quick chart to visualize your data? Google Sheets makes it easy! Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Quick Charts Using Google Sheets
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
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
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
Freeing up file storage space in Blackboard is essential for keeping your course within the 2 GB limit set by Fordham University. Large files, especially videos, can quickly consume storage and prevent further uploads. Use the Unused Files tool to easily identify and delete files that are not in use, helping you manage your course content efficiently. Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Unused Files
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
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
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