Including Banners in Your Blackboard Courses
A course banner can be an effective tool to enhance the overall presentation of an online course. A banner serves as a visual anchor, aiding learners (and faculty too!) in navigation and orientation within Blackboard. Users can be sure they are in the intended course...
Connect MORE with the Academy in Spring 2024 and Win!
The Academy invites you to connect with your students, your fellow faculty, and with professional development opportunities this spring as part of the Academy’s year-long Connect MORE program. To celebrate faculty who Connect MORE, teaching tech-themed prizes are...
Assessment Institute in Indianapolis: Call for Proposals, New Podcast Episode, and Free Webinars
Shared by the Learning Assessment Committee The Assessment Institute is the oldest and largest higher education event in the United States focused on assessment and improvement. The annual conference is hosted by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis...
Faculty Retreat 2024: Harper Faculty Present: Research Supported Practices
This year’s Faculty Retreat, “Harper Faculty Present: Research Supported Practices,” provides an opportunity for Harper faculty to learn from one another as faculty share evidence-based practices, how they applied them, and professional learning opportunities that...
Droneology 101: An Introduction to Drone Flight, Safety and Operations
All Harper faculty, full-time or part-time, are welcome to discover the basics of drone technology, safety, and applications through this workshop which will also include hands-on introductory drone flying activities. This workshop will provide educators with the...
Blackboard Reminder: Make Your Course Available to Students
All faculty are responsible for making their courses available for students at the beginning of each semester. The easiest way to do this is to click on the little lock icon on the top right of your course. See the image below: the course is off - “unavailable”. When...