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Enhancing Learning with Journals in Blackboard Ultra: Benefits, Use Cases, and Quick Setup Guide

Enhancing Learning with Journals in Blackboard Ultra: Benefits, Use Cases, and Quick Setup Guide

This article has been created to introduce and/or remind staff of the benefits of using journals in Blackboard Ultra as part of the teaching, learning and assessment process.  It provides an overview of the advantages of journals, practical use-case examples,

Simon January 8, 2025January 7, 2025 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

Tools for Reflection 

Tools for Reflection 

There are several different theories of reflection in education. For example, the Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle and the Gibbs Reflective Cycle.   The Kolb Cycle involves four steps; concrete experience – doing or having the experience, reflective observation – reflecting on the experience, abstract conceptualisation – learning

Caitlin February 25, 2021September 1, 2023 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

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