Monthly Archives: July 2012

Creating Content with Mashup Tools

Posted on 07/30/2012 by SCAD eLearning Specialists

Creating Content in your course site can be a very straightforward process of creating folders and adding various text, images and files. But what if you want to bring in more dynamic content but are not sure what may already … Continue reading →

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Planning Announcements ahead of Time

Posted on 07/23/2012 by SCAD eLearning Specialists

Announcements can be a great way to notify your students about important events and issues or just break up the regular course routine. However, creating good announcements may take more time than you may have at the time that you … Continue reading →

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My Places

Posted on 07/16/2012 by SCAD eLearning Specialists

At first glance the Blackboard Learn environment may seem to create a uniform experience for all, but it actually allows for a number of personalized options to customize your experience. Click the My Places button in the top frame and … Continue reading →

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Adding a Web Site into a Course Content Area

Posted on 07/09/2012 by SCAD eLearning Specialists

External web sites are great sources of external content that bring the course concepts to life for your students and expand the learning beyond the classroom walls. But what if the web site you want to show is not one … Continue reading →

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Network Speeds and File Uploads

Posted on 07/02/2012 by SCAD eLearning Specialists

As a leader in art and design education, SCAD courses require a multitude of file formats and media elements that can push the limits of even the most leading edge of computer networking technologies. To ensure the highest quality experience … Continue reading →

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