The instructional design section of Academic Instructional Technology Center (AITC) provides instructional and program design expertise for the development and support of online courses and specialized educational programs.
We are available to assist faculty with the following:
- Planning and design in the creation of online course content.
- Reviewing and evaluating online course instructional design issues.
- Assistance in establishing optimal design of curriculum and instruction.
- Suggestions and guidelines for the effective uses of multimedia.
- Assistance with ADA compliance in online courses.
Top 5 reasons to integrate Blackboard into your face-to-face course
- Digital Syllabus: With a syllabus in Blackboard, students can consistently access the most up-to-date syllabus. Creating a Syllabus Quiz in Blackboard is a great way to quickly assess and encourage student engagement with the syllabus.
- Quizzes with Immediate Feedback: Take advantage of diverse question types and automatic grading so students can receive instant feedback.
- 24-hour Access: Students can access Blackboard from the Internet at all times. You can also use Blackboard to enhance in-person classes by organizing materials and activities for students to complete before and after class meetings.
- Streamlined Communication: Instructors and students can take advantage Messages to connect with any or all members of a Blackboard course. Course users can also engage in Discussions to hold beneficial, asynchronous conversations that can improve engagement and commitment to course discussion and material.
- Gradebook: The grade book provides quick and accurate way for students to access their grade. You can also use the Gradebook to leave feedback to students in a digital space they can consistently access and revisit. The Blackboard Gradebook is also an excellent way to share grade information in a secure environment.