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Author: Megan Holt

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What is the purpose of your exam?

January 5, 2021 Megan Holt Best Practices, News, Teaching, Tips

Academia and examinations have a long-standing, intertwined relationship. While they can (and do) stand alone as separate entities, faculty and students alike have come to

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the new content editor for blackboard original course view

New Content Editor for Blackboard Original Course View

November 4, 2020 Megan Holt News, Technology Trends

The new Content Editor in Blackboard Original Course View offers improved accessibility, simplified workflows, and many other added features.

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Streamline Grading Online Discussions for Large Classes

July 2, 2020 Megan Holt Best Practices, News, Newsletter, Teaching, Tips

With higher education currently experiencing an upswing in online course enrollment, faculty are adjusting their curriculum to best fit this mode of delivery. While there

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screenshot of Kaltura quiz creator with quiz types (multiple choice, reflection point, true/false, and open-ended question) superimposed over still image from uploaded video

Engaging Students in Asynchronous Lessons: Kaltura Quizzes

May 11, 2020 Megan Holt Best Practices, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips

At a structural level, we understand that online courses are inherently different than their face-to-face counterparts. Faculty teaching online courses cannot rely on visual cues,

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