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Remote Proctoring with LockDown Browser

Posted on September 26, 2023 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning What is LockDown Browser? Respondus LockDown Browser provides a more secure environment for online testing. LockDown Browser itself is a separate web browser (like Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) specifically geared toward taking online tests. LockDown Browser may be used […]

Podcasting as a Mode of Summative Assessment

Posted on September 26, 2023 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

A podcast assignment can serve as a highly effective mode of summative assessment in courses across disciplines by fostering active learning and collaboration. Unlike written assignments, podcasts require students to communicate their understanding through spoken language, engaging their creativity, their ability to synthesize information, and finally their ability to break down critical concepts into relevant […]

Transformative Travel for Faculty: Insights from Cuba 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Educators often highlight the importance and benefits of international travel for their students. Given the global nature of the workplace as well as the tenets of the Detroit Mercy mission, study abroad programs can be a significant part of a student experience as they provide numerous […]

Considering Flexible Due Date Policies

Posted on May 15, 2023 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Creating and sharing firm due dates for assignments and assessments have often been fundamental features of effective instruction. Conventional wisdom suggests that creating (and enforcing) clear due dates for major assignments can help students learn to manage their time more effectively; incorporating due dates with their corresponding […]

Teaching with the University’s Mission in Mind

Posted on April 13, 2023 (September 18, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development The University’s Mission is foundational to all the critical endeavors taking place within our community but bears particular significance to curriculum design and the work that faculty and students accomplish in face-to-face and virtual classrooms. The Mission is often referred to and cited in communication and […]

Supporting Learning Outcomes through Librarian Instruction, Tutorials, and Research Resources

Posted on March 16, 2023 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Courses at numerous levels of study often feature assessments that call students to discover and integrate credible source materials. The librarians at Detroit Mercy offer a wealth of knowledge and are well poised to assist professors in helping students develop effective research practices through hands-on guided […]

Learning Technology Integrations

Posted on March 3, 2023 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education YuJa, Perusall, McGraw Hill Education, Vista Higher Learning, Cengage, MacMillan Learning, and Top Hat are all examples of external tools that can be made available for students to use through Blackboard. While some are fairly basic textbook integrations that let you link to particular chapters or publisher-provided […]

Try the Ultra View Prompt in Blackboard Classes

Posted on February 8, 2023 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

By Russell Davidson; Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning The next time you open a newly created course site on Blackboard, you will be presented with a message suggesting you, “Try the Ultra Course View!” In this article, we will briefly look at why you are seeing this message, […]

Creating Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences

Posted on January 24, 2023 (October 25, 2026) by Timia Hairston

By Mia Hairston, CETL Staff With many existing formats for research-based initiatives available, facilitating a meaningful research experience for students requires consideration of many variables including essential questioning, opportunities for original research, and methods of experimentation. In a university such as Detroit Mercy with approximately 600 declared science majors and 11 active research faculty, CUREs […]

A Case for Weighted Totals

Posted on November 29, 2022 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

By Russell Davidson; Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Office of Digital Education Blackboard’s Grade Center (or Gradebook, in Ultra-style courses) is a powerful tool that makes it much easier for both students and faculty to track student performance and share feedback on graded items. As a dedicated grading […]