Events -Aug 18/, 22

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In this workshop, we will explore the AI Design Assistant’s Auto-Generate Learning Modules functionality. In this session, we will familiarize ourselves with Blackboard’s learning modules, discussing how their functionality differs from folders. Then we’ll dig into the Auto-Generate Modules tool, which will create modules for us based on parameters we provide, including text information like a brief course description or list of learning outcomes. We will look at examples of it in action and discuss its strengths and limitations. 

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Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant can also be found in an ultra-style course’s Assignment, Discussion, and Journal tools. In this session, we will look at some examples of how the tool can be used to create a variety of course activities. We’ll also discuss some AI prompt best practices that will help you get better initial results. 

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When provided alongside assignment instructions, rubrics are an excellent way to clearly communicate your expectations to students. When used to grade, rubrics you keep your scoring consistent across student submissions, and provide students with at least a minimal level of feedback on their performance. Unfortunately, Blackboard’s click-to-score rubrics can be a little tedious to construct – lots of little boxes to type or paste into. That’s where Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant can really help. In this session, we will look at how we can use the Design Assistant to streamline our clickable rubric creation process, putting you in the position of only needing to refine recommended text to suit your assessments, rather than type the whole thing out from scratch.  

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During this session, we will explore strategies for incorporating multimedia content such as video and audio recordings into teaching practices; we will also outline several multimedia assignments students can complete (across the disciplines). By leveraging multimedia tools and content, instructors can enhance their presence in learning environments, foster community among students, provide effective feedback, and create opportunities for student engagement and reflection. We will begin by providing a general overview of several strategies and techniques before demonstrating how to implement them using the tools provided through the academic technologies. Participants will have time to engage in guided exploration of the recommended tools and strategies and brainstorm ideas for multi-media assignments at the end of the session.

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This professional development session will equip you with practical strategies to improve the effectiveness of your courses while saving valuable time in your daily routine. This opportunity will help you gain valuable insights and practical tools for a more streamlined and impactful teaching experience!

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