Exploring Citizen Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing
Explore the world of citizen journalism and non-fiction writing, learning about text types, adapting writing to conventions, considering audience, purpose, and tone. Discover the significance and usefulness of non-fiction writing, and delve into creating various text types. Uncover the role of citiz
1 views • 11 slides
Comprehensive Overview of English Writing Course
This comprehensive English writing course, led by lecturer Muhammad Muslim Nasution, covers various aspects such as grammar, vocabulary, writing styles, and assessments. Students are required to actively participate, submit assignments, attend classes regularly, and produce writing projects. The cou
2 views • 8 slides
University of South Carolina's Transition to Blackboard Learn Ultra, Important LMS Dates, and Training Opportunities
An update on the University of South Carolina's shift from Blackboard Learn Original Course View to Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View. The transition involves key dates for availability of course shells, implementation of Zoom, and training opportunities for faculty and staff in using the new learn
0 views • 9 slides
Academic Writing Skills Review for English 1099 Week Three
Welcome to English 1099 Week Three! Assignments include a second rough paragraph on addiction, short writing on cueing phrases, a reader's response on face-to-face interaction in the writer's workplace, a discussion board on Blackboard, and regular practice exercises. Engage in a poll game, breakout
0 views • 15 slides
Mastering Academic Writing: Strategies for Success
Academic writing is a formal style of writing with specific characteristics such as accuracy, brevity, and clarity. Understanding academic style is crucial for success in your course as it reflects your engagement with the content. Successful academic writers read, learn new vocabulary, and have a s
0 views • 23 slides
Challenges and Perspectives in Academic Writing for English Learners: Insights from Yemeni Students and Educators
Exploring the challenges and experiences of MA English students in academic writing, the narrative reveals issues faced by learners in Yemen such as outdated curricula, lack of teaching aids, and struggles with writing skills. Insights from a teacher highlight improvements in syllabi yet continued c
0 views • 14 slides
Academic Writing Essentials: Background, Types, and Formats
Explore the essential aspects of academic writing in this comprehensive guide. Learn about the purpose of academic writing, common types such as projects and essays, and the formats for short and long writing tasks. Discover the features of academic writing like accuracy, objectivity, and formal sty
4 views • 46 slides
Understanding Graduate-Level Writing in Academic Communication
Explore the nuances of academic writing at the graduate level in the School of Communication with Francesca Gacho, a Graduate Writing Coach. Learn about the features, characteristics, and strategies necessary for various genres of writing in this context. Discover the expectations and conventions of
2 views • 30 slides
Leveraging Blackboard Analytics and Tableau for Data Visualization
Create insightful visualizations on student admissions using Blackboard Analytics and Tableau, accessing real-time data and examining OLAP sources. Learn how to efficiently manage and view data for identifying trends in enrollment strategies. Gain a deeper understanding of data-driven decision manag
0 views • 24 slides
Effective Strategies for New Faculty Orientation in Blackboard and Online Teaching
Enhance your teaching skills with practical guidance on using Blackboard, creating engaging course content, and effectively communicating with students. Discover valuable insights on structuring your online course, accessing Blackboard tools, and fostering student engagement through clear instructio
0 views • 14 slides
Enhancing Blackboard Writing Skills for Effective Teaching
Blackboards play a crucial role in education by providing a visual aid that enhances the clarity and understanding of lessons. Maintaining neatness, correctness, and legibility in writing on the blackboard is essential. The size and alignment of letters, highlighting main points, and creating a brie
0 views • 13 slides
Einstein's Oxford Blackboard: Unraveling the Cosmos in 1931
Einstein's lectures in Oxford in 1931, focusing on his blackboard model of the cosmos, shed light on anomalies in his previous work and marked a pivotal moment in 20th-century science. This glimpse into Einstein's views of Oxford and his interactions with the academic community gives insight into hi
3 views • 14 slides
Efficient Course Package Importing in Blackboard
Discover how to use course packages to import pre-designed courses and content into Blackboard efficiently. Learn the steps involved, including downloading the package file, importing it into a course shell, and accessing the course management tools.
0 views • 13 slides
State Reporting with Blackboard Analytics Data Warehouse at UMBC
Visualization of the state reporting process at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, highlighting the use of Blackboard Analytics Data Warehouse for official reporting to federal and state agencies. The presentation covers topics such as versioning, custom fields, data cleaning, and output gene
1 views • 39 slides
Creative Teaching Approaches for Persuasive Writing Workshop
The workshop focuses on using Grammar for Writing principles to enhance teaching of persuasive writing, emphasizing modal verbs and adverbials. It encourages creative writing by engaging young writers' imaginations and beliefs, allowing freedom to explore ideas. Participants learn key teaching princ
0 views • 51 slides
Department of Writing and Rhetoric Writing Excellence Awards 2011
The Department of Writing and Rhetoric at Oakland University organized the Writing Excellence Awards in 2011, recognizing outstanding submissions across various categories including writing from/about sources, original research, visual and/or auditory composition, fiction, and creative nonfiction. T
1 views • 42 slides
Comprehensive Guide to Kindergarten Writing Training for NYSESLAT 2019
Explore a detailed guide on Kindergarten Writing Training for the NYSESLAT 2019 exam. The training covers four constructed-response types including Letter Writing, Word Writing, Sentence Writing, and Writing a Story. Gain insights into the application of holistic writing rubrics, analyzing student r
0 views • 24 slides
Craft of Writing Framework for Teaching Writing
Explore the Craft of Writing Framework to enhance your teaching of writing skills, transforming your Arvon residential experiences into effective classroom strategies. Embrace language choices, text-level decisions, authorship, writing processes, and reader-writer relationships to empower students i
0 views • 39 slides
Enhancing Postgraduate Academic Writing: Feedback Collaboration Model
Developing a collaborative model for postgraduate academic writing courses involves understanding the role of feedback, focusing on content feedback, and exploring the intersections between discipline specialist and writing tutor feedback to improve academic writing abilities. Feedback offers valuab
1 views • 27 slides
Unlocking Endless Collaborative Possibilities with Blackboard Collaborate
Explore the innovative ways institutions are leveraging Blackboard Collaborate to enhance collaboration, live instruction, online course completion rates, operational efficiencies, and more. Discover how this versatile platform is transforming traditional distance learning, meetings, and recorded co
0 views • 25 slides
Leonardo da Vinci and His Mirror Writing
The students of Luca Tozzi College in Frignano, Italy, explore Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing, a unique form of left-handed writing that can only be deciphered using a mirror. Discover Leonardo's diverse talents as a painter, inventor, scientist, and writer, with a mysterious side to him as a
0 views • 14 slides
Mastering the Art of Good Writing
Crafting compelling writing requires attention to detail, from intriguing leads to precise word choices and smooth transitions. Explore the essential elements of good writing, including tips for engaging readers and a checklist for evaluating writing quality. Learn about different types of leads in
0 views • 42 slides
Enhancing Wellbeing Through Writing: Writing as Thinking
Explore the connection between writing and thinking as a vital tool for academic writing. Delve into strategies for effective writing, evaluating its impact on rigorous thinking, and overcoming challenges through reflective writing exercises.
0 views • 34 slides
Efficient Panopto Recording, Editing, and Integration Guide
Explore the comprehensive guide on using Panopto for recording, editing, and integrating with Blackboard. Includes steps for getting started, recorder interface setup, choosing sources, basic and advanced editing techniques, and helpful resources. Learn how to direct students to Panopto videos in Bl
0 views • 11 slides
CS252 Systems Programming Course Overview
This course overview covers topics such as C programming review, Unix basics, Unix systems programming, and grading details. The course includes labs on C/C++ programming, Unix shell scripting, and writing your own shell. Communication is emphasized through Piazza for questions/answers and Blackboar
0 views • 41 slides
Enhancing Writing Skills at Escrick C of E Primary School
At Escrick C of E Primary School, the approach to English education focuses on core skills like phonics, reading, writing, and letter formation. The curriculum incorporates a variety of text types and genres, including persuasive writing, biographies, fiction, and poetry. Writing activities are embe
0 views • 10 slides
Writing in Computer Science Research: Enhancing Technical Writing Skills
This course overview covers the main objectives, class structure, and learning outcomes of a Computer Science Research Writing course focused on developing students' writing abilities, providing constructive criticism, and applying technical writing concepts to research papers in a workshop format.
0 views • 46 slides
Guide to Using Blackboard Mass Notification System
Learn how to effectively utilize the Blackboard Mass Notification System (BB Comms, Parentlink, Connect 5i) for sending messages in educational settings. Access support resources, set up your district's portal, explore dashboard features, and more to enhance communication efficiency.
0 views • 10 slides
The Power of Expository Writing: Importance and Impact
Expository writing is essential for clear communication and expressing thoughts effectively through written words. This form of writing helps convey ideas, information, and opinions concisely, making it crucial for academic, professional, and personal communication. The structure of expository writi
0 views • 30 slides
Effective Strategies for Engaging Students in Blackboard Discussions
Explore effective strategies for engaging students in Blackboard discussions through insightful tips and practical examples. Learn how to start strong with communication, manage discussions, and evaluate participation using rubrics. Enhance student engagement and interaction in online learning envir
0 views • 44 slides
Quick Guide to Blackboard Collaborate for Online Learning
Unlock the full potential of Blackboard Collaborate for online learning with essential first steps such as setting up your camera and microphone, accessing the Collaborate panel, adding it as a tool to course menus, understanding the main Collaborate page overview, launching sessions, utilizing sess
0 views • 14 slides
Spring into Writing: Enhancing Writing Skills for Children
Join us for an evening dedicated to enhancing writing skills for children according to Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards. Learn about writing expectations, get motivated writing ideas for children, and explore fun writing opportunities at home. The event will provide insights into differen
1 views • 19 slides
Guide to Blackboard Collaborate Video Chats
Explore a quick tour of Blackboard Collaborate video chats, including steps to access class meetings, recordings, participant panels, chat features, settings adjustment, and practical icons for connection, muting, hand-raising, and video settings.
0 views • 10 slides
Learning to Edit and Improve Writing Skills
Today's lesson focuses on editing and correcting mistakes in writing, emphasizing the importance of identifying errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Students are encouraged to review their own work, make necessary edits, and enhance their writing by using synonyms and improving word choice.
0 views • 6 slides
Enhancing Accessibility with Blackboard Ally in Canvas
Blackboard Ally is a valuable Canvas plug-in tool that scans uploaded files, provides accessibility scores, explains reasons for the scores, and offers guidance on remediating files. Ensuring course content accessibility through tools like Blackboard Ally supports Universal Design for Learning princ
0 views • 20 slides
Navigating Blackboard for Effective Course Management
Explore essential aspects of Blackboard, such as access, navigation, announcements, course finding, and using Blackboard's features efficiently. Gain insights on maximizing your online teaching experience through clear instructions and visual guides.
0 views • 45 slides
Exploring the Impact of Online Writing Tools on Student Writing Experiences
This project by Shireen Junpath delves into the experiences of undergraduate and postgraduate students using online writing tools to enhance their writing skills. The study aims to understand the effectiveness of tools like Grammarly, Lextutor, and Academic Phrasebank from the perspectives of studen
0 views • 27 slides
Creative Teaching Approaches in Grammar and Writing Intervention
Re-iterating teaching principles for writing intervention, focusing on grammatical subject knowledge, adverbials, modal verbs, and passive voice. Emphasizing creative teaching methods for persuasive writing, fostering imagination, emotions, and personal beliefs in young writers. Incorporating space
0 views • 60 slides
Easy Banner Creation in Blackboard 9.1 PowerPoint
Creating effective banners in Blackboard 9.1 PowerPoint is made simple with custom slide sizes. Check out the helpful templates and step-by-step guide in LTD3069 on eShare. There's no specific limit to banner size, but consider viewer experience with larger banners. Use the provided resources to cre
0 views • 8 slides
Comprehensive Technical Writing Workshop by John Cole at The University of Texas at Dallas
Explore the world of technical writing with John Cole, an experienced instructor at The University of Texas at Dallas. This workshop covers the fundamentals of technical writing, including course objectives, programming, course outline, traits of technical writing, and what technical writing truly e
0 views • 58 slides