Accessing Assignments for Off-line Grading - written by Dr. C Brian Morgan

Have you ever been on a plane or on the road and needed to grade student submissions placed within the Blackboard Vista Assignment Dropbox at the same moment that you find yourself not connected to the Internet?  When you use the Assignment Dropbox’s “Create Printable View” option, not having an Internet connection at the most inopportune moment will not be an issue.  This feature allows you to compile all submissions into a single .ZIP archive and easily move it to a Thumb (Flash) drive so that you can grade submissions whenever you have the time, no matter where you are.

Digital media is a powerful tool that can enhance your online course. Recent developments and market trends have changed the rules and media formats that need to be considered when creating media for your course. Choosing the correct video and audio format is the first step to insuring a successful experience for both instructor and student. Podcasts, a form of digital media meant for downloading to a portable media device are included in this discussion.

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