Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program provides support for faculty returning from sabbatical, focusing on the effective use of Blackboard in their teaching practices.

Program Details

The program offers 1:1 workshops, where participants' past Blackboard courses are reviewed, and their teaching styles are studied to guide them in utilizing Blackboard efficiently. The goal is to enable participants to use Blackboard within 20 minutes.

Educational Methods

For participants with a deeper interest in educational methods, the program introduces new approaches that leverage Blackboard's core functions. This includes:

• Presentation-oriented classes, where students can set up topics in discussion boards for peer-to-peer review and assessment
• Guidance on using the Learning Management System (LMS) for class models such as:
  • Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model:
    • Problem presentation and group formation
    • Resource sharing and discussion
    • Feedback
    • Presentation
    • Assessment
  • Flipped Learning:
    • Pre-class learning materials (e.g., video production methods)
    • In-class and after-class activities (PBL)
  • Discussion-Based Courses:
    • Group discussions
    • Discussion assessment
    • Individual student topics

Program Support

Before the semester, the program provides guidance on using the LMS for various class models, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate Blackboard into their teaching practices.