Skill Builder workshops focus on core components of Blackboard. They are intended for novice users of the learning management system (LMS) who need to learn how to use core components & supporting technologies, or for users who want to refresh skills.

Agenda

By the end of the Communication Tools workshop, faculty should be able to:

• Create an announcement

• Create a discussion forum and discussion thread

• Describe the difference between email and course messages

• Create a welcome message using Bb tools

Specific Topics: Announcements; discussions; messages

NOTE: All Skill Builder workshops are Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Laptops are preferred. If you need to borrow a device from DoIT, please let us know 24 hours in advance.