2. Class glossary
Create a wiki that all members of the class can edit
Post important vocabulary words from content
Have students add additional words
Request that students create definitions based on their
learning
Students create and revise textual definitions
Annotate text with captured audio or video
Visit the glossary to check for understanding
3. Peer Review
Assign a project, written or otherwise, to your class
Create a blog associated with the project
Have students create post of their draft, as text or an
attachment
Require each student to provide feedback on a number of
other drafts
To facilitate, you may wish to create peer review groups using
the Manage Group tool
4. Group Project
Assign a project to your class that will be completed as a
group
As students enroll in groups, create virtual versions in
Blackboard using the Manage Groups tool
Create a wiki for each group
Request that groups use the wiki to showcase their final
product
Subpages for the various components of assignment
Embedded video and audio demonstrations
Uploaded or embedded presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote)
Links to outside resources
5. Study Review
In preparation for an exam, create a study area in Blackboard
Depending on your preference, use a blog, wiki, or discussion
Discussion Board
Create a thread for each major theme or topic, posed as a
question, and have students discuss possible answers
Wiki
Create a wiki where students can post and revise excerpts of
class notes, supplemental materials, videos, audio, etc.
Blog
Create a blog for each major theme or topic and assign groups
or individuals create expert posts on a particular theme/topic
6. Study Review
In preparation for an exam, create a study area in Blackboard
Depending on your preference, use a blog, wiki, or discussion
Discussion Board
Create a thread for each major theme or topic, posed as a
question, and have students discuss possible answers
Wiki
Create a wiki where students can post and revise excerpts of
class notes, supplemental materials, videos, audio, etc.
Blog
Create a blog for each major theme or topic and assign groups
or individuals create expert posts on a particular theme/topic
