Place the syllabus in an easily accessible section of your Blackboard course, such as the Syllabus and Schedule module or another prominent content area.
Course Schedule
Publish a detailed course schedule outlining topics, assignments, exams, and due dates to keep students informed and organized.
Content Visibility
Ensure all course materials and assignments are visible to students or set appropriate release conditions that align with your course schedule.
Update Course Dates
If copying content from another course, review and update individual items, settings, and due dates to reflect the current semester.
Use the Batch Edit feature in Blackboard to quickly update assessment due dates.
Content Clean-Up
Check all external and internal links to ensure they are working correctly.
Remove outdated or irrelevant content to streamline the course layout.
Make sure that your gradebook is configured with the correct grading schema, categories, and calculations (points or weights) to accurately reflect student performance.
Add TA
Email iddc@ysu.edu to request a TA/GA be added to your course.
Accessibility
Ensure course materials comply with accessibility guidelines.
Use Blackboard's Ally tool to assess and improve the accessibility of your course materials.
Announcements
Create a welcome announcement to introduce yourself, set the tone for the course, and provide an overview of what students can expect.
Practice Assignments
Post a low-stakes assignment to familiarize students with Blackboard tasks such as responding to discussions, submitting assignments, or taking tests with Respondus.
Communication
Post regular communication through email or announcements to summarize upcoming due dates, key topics, and other important information.
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