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Lillian Reeves Active Learning, Engaged Pedagogy, Faculty Development, Student Success, TILT, Uncategorized, Universal Design for Learning

Contract Grading Increases Student Engagement and Reduces Anxiety

Have you ever had a student approach you and ask, “Dr. Reeves, what do I need to do to get an A in your course?” I have. I often suggest reviewing the syllabus and the percentage points associated with each grade category. I suggest reviewing the rubrics, planning ahead for upcoming due dates, and working … Continue reading Contract Grading Increases Student Engagement and Reduces Anxiety

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Lillian Reeves Engaged Pedagogy, Online Learning, Student Success, Uncategorized, Universal Design for Learning

Responding to Ally Accessibility Scores in Your Courses

The USC Upstate Accessibility Commitment aims to ensure students, faculty, and staff have access to all spaces and materials where learning takes place. Luckily, Blackboard Ultra has made faculty's role in fulling this commitment easier than ever. The university-adopted quality assurance program holds all courses to a high standard of accessibility, including expectations that all … Continue reading Responding to Ally Accessibility Scores in Your Courses

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Toni Dimella Engaged Pedagogy, Online Learning, Technology, Universal Design for Learning

Name Pronunciations and Preferred Names Available in Blackboard Courses

By Celena Kusch We know how important it is for us to be the ones who determine how we would like to be recognized and addressed by name, and we are happy to announce that name pronunciation features are now available in Blackboard. Pronunciations and preferred names help us to acknowledge and demonstrate respect for … Continue reading Name Pronunciations and Preferred Names Available in Blackboard Courses