Center for Teaching Excellence
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All portfolios with the keyword "Blackboard"

Title Author Discipline Keyword(s)
Fostering Cultural Competency and Core Goal 4.2 in an Introductory Course on Contemporary China—Hui Faye Xiao (2019) Xiao East Asian Languages & Cultures Blackboard, course design, course goals, discussions, lectures, undergraduate students
Functional Functions: Transfer of Math Proficiency in Physics and Chemistry—Jennifer Delgado, Elizabeth Grotemeyer, Sarah Rush, Drew Vartia, and Chris Fischer (2018) Delgado Physics Blackboard, course design, poster
Modifying Assessment and Fine-Tuning Expectations in an Online Version of Introduction to Greek and Roman Mythology—Emma Scioli (2014) Scioli Classics Blackboard, course design, online courses, technology
Using Blogging to Promote Student Engagement in a First-Year Seminar—Robert C. Schwaller (2013) Schwaller History Blackboard, blogs, course design, discussions, films, first-year students, homework, student engagement, undergraduate students
Making Learning More Efficient With a Hybrid Course—Doug Ward (2012) Ward Journalism active learning, Blackboard, course design, hybrid course, online discussions, technology, undergraduate students, use of class time
Invigorating Class Discussion Using Multiple Engagements with the Past and Present—Kim Warren (2008) Warren History active learning, Blackboard, course design, discussions, group work, student engagement, student presentations, technology, use of class time
Building Writing Skills, Critical Thinking and Teamwork through Technology and Revision—Megan E. Williams (2008) Williams American Studies assignment design, Blackboard, discussions, group work, rubrics, technology, wikis, writing assignments
Teaching as Provocation: Using Backward Design and Blogging to Engage Students in Discovery and Reflection—Leslie Bennett (2009) Bennett Theatre assignment design, Blackboard, blogs, course design, reflective writing, small course sections, student engagement, technology
Learning to Trust Students: Incorporating Student-Led Discussions into an Anthropology of Gender Class—Akiko Takeyama (2008) Takeyama Anthropology Blackboard, discussions, group presentations, rubrics, service learning, technology, wikis

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CTE Learning Community:  Teaching at a Predominantly White Institution

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SESSION 1: Tuesday, Sept. 28th

An Underrepresentation/PWI Conundrum: “I do want to share my experiences, but I don’t want to leave the conversation exhausted—again.”

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What Does It Mean to Move to Action on a PWI Campus?

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Getting Caught Off Guard and Handling the “-isms” that Students Bring into the Classroom

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