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Blackboard 9 Blogs

Blackboard 9 Blogs. 9. Center for Instructional Technology. 9. Introductions. Name Department. 9. Objectives. At the end of this workshop you will be able to: Identify the three different types of blogs Create and edit all three types of blogs

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Blackboard 9 Blogs

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  1. Blackboard 9 Blogs • 9 Center for Instructional Technology

  2. 9 Introductions Name Department

  3. 9 Objectives • At the end of this workshop you will be able to: • Identify the three different types of blogs • Create and edit all three types of blogs • Demonstrate how to add a blog to course content • Use the blog grading feature • Illustrate blog entry basics, such as creating, editing and commenting on a blog entry • Demonstrate how to delete a blog • Discuss teaching and learning applications of blogs

  4. 9 Discussion Questions Who uses discussion boards in your courses currently? Who uses blogs outside of Blackboard in your courses? How do you use discussion boards or blogs to enhance your course?

  5. 9 Blackboard 9 Blogs Pros Cons Users already enrolled in the course all have access the blog Instructor/Students do not have to create extra accounts All built in to Blackboard – don’t have to follow RSS feed No need to set up permissions Grading blogs built into the system Limited functionality Unable to personalize/edit the design of blogs Blogs are not public – only viewable by users enrolled in the Blackboard course

  6. 9 What is a Blog? A tool for students to share their ideas & thoughts in an electronic platform Blackboard 9 allows instructors to create blogs and students to create entries within that blog

  7. 9 Three types of Blogs: Course Blogs Individual Blogs Group Blogs

  8. 9 Course Blogs • A single blog for all users enrolled in the course • All users enrolled in the course can: • Create blog entries • Post comments on other blog entries • Instructors can: • Edit blog entries and comments • Delete blog entries and comments

  9. 9 Individual Blogs • Each user is assigned their own personal blog • That user is the only one who can create entries in their blog • All other users can: • View their blog entries • Post comments

  10. 9 Group Blogs • A blog for groups created in Blackboard • Only members in the group can: • Create blog entries • Post comments on blog entries

  11. 9 Blog Access • Login to Blackboard • http://blackboard.jmu.edu

  12. 9 Additional Resources • Blackboard Support • Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm • Phone: 540.568.5312 • Email: bbsupport@jmu.edu • Web: http://support.blackboard.jmu.edu

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