As of November 6, the CAE has become aware of an update to Blackboard that has altered the text boxes that can be used to input text, images, videos, and links into Blackboard course sites. Some functions may now be named, located, or work somewhat differently than before the update. If you are trying to upload or attach materials, the function is now called Add Content. It is available to the right of the bottom...
Programs going through the review process in 2020/21 are currently participating in Program Review Workshops facilitated by the AQ team in the CAE. Workshops are designed to assist faculty teams in developing their self-study report with a special focus in the following areas: SWOT Analysis, Curriculum Analysis, and Data Analysis (student enrollment, student satisfaction, student retention/success).
Pronouns are how we refer to each other in the 3rd person and are the words that serve as a placeholder for someone’s name. Gender pronouns specifically associate gender with the individual who is being referenced or discussed, but there is also a range of gender-neutral pronouns. WHY SHOULD I ASK MY STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR PRONOUNS? It is impossible to know someone’s pronouns just by looking at them or by reading your students’ names on...
The CAE wants to connect you with some of the best external resources that are emerging to support online instruction. Here are four excellent ones that our Educational Developers have come across over the past week: ACUE Online Teaching Toolkit – Includes short, user-friendly videos and downloadable information sheets on a variety of topics including welcoming students to the online environment, managing your online presence, organizing your online course, planning and facilitating quality discussions, recording...
The Learning Portal team is pleased to announce a new resource called Learning Online Hub which has joined our suite of academic support hubs on The Learning Portal. The Online Learning Hub is designed to support students with staying motivated, navigating technology and studying smart. In order to give college students a place to start, this hub features a tool where students can assess themselves to see where they need the most support and to...