University's eLearning Strategy (page 4)
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Minimum specification for a Blackboard module
SUPPORT
1. Aims, Objectives, Mode of Assessment and Credit Rating of the Blackboard module
Including intended learning outcomes for eLearning modules delivered within the VLE
2. Course Materials
Any handouts, course outlines, supplementary data/notes, case studies and manuals etc to be made available on-line.
3. Recommended Reading/Directed Reading lists
4. Links to Past Examination Papers
5. FAQ
For example links to student Blackboard support, Faculty eLearning support, student Administrative support.
6. Schedule of activities
A calendar with up-to-date information on schedules of eLearning activities
relating to each course unit/module.
ENHANCEMENTS
7. Communication Tools
- Course announcements
- Bulletin board/Discussion forum for asynchronous communications
- Chat room for synchronous communications (where appropriate)
- Email links between teaching staff and their students
8. Formative Assessments and Personalised Gradebook
Students should have access to interactive on-line self-test materials with high-quality feedback. A personalised gradebook would track progress and could indicate relative performance within a cohort.
9. Assignment submission
On-line submission of assessments will reduce the costs and anxiety associated with printing complex reports. Automatic registration and receipt of submissions will minimise administrative burdens and accelerate both assessment and feedback. Automated screening for plagiarism will be enabled and will be extended to provide an automated and anonymous pre-submission service that can be made available to students for formative purposes.