Valparaiso University’s Center for Innovation in Teaching, Assessment, and Learning (CITAL) is dedicated to empowering faculty with cutting-edge instructional technology and design strategies. A cornerstone of this support is Blackboard Learn, the university’s comprehensive learning management system (LMS). Blackboard Learn at Valpo serves as a vital platform, extending the classroom experience and providing faculty with versatile tools to enhance teaching and student engagement.
Mastering Blackboard Learn for Effective Teaching at Valpo
Blackboard Learn at Valparaiso University is more than just a website; it’s a dynamic educational environment accessible 24/7. Whether you’re teaching a fully online course or supplementing your face-to-face classes, Blackboard Learn offers a robust suite of features. Faculty can easily upload course materials, ensuring students have anytime access to syllabi, readings, presentations, and multimedia content. Beyond content delivery, Blackboard Learn facilitates interactive learning through discussion boards, fostering student collaboration and critical thinking outside of scheduled class times. The platform also streamlines assessment, allowing for online quizzes, tests, and electronic assignment submissions, providing efficient feedback mechanisms and grade management. For instructors new to the platform or seeking to maximize its potential, CITAL offers dedicated support and resources to ensure a smooth and effective integration of Blackboard Learn into your teaching practices at Valpo.
Gina Rue Headshot for CITAL Instructional Design Services at Valparaiso University
Beyond Blackboard: Enhancing Your Instructional Design
CITAL’s expertise extends far beyond Blackboard Learn, offering a range of services to elevate your instructional design and pedagogical approaches. Explore innovative syllabus design to create engaging and informative course outlines that spark student interest from day one. Develop clear and measurable learning objectives that align with your course goals, ensuring students understand the intended learning outcomes. Discover and implement High Impact Teaching Practices (HIPs) to boost student engagement, retention, and overall learning success within your courses. Furthermore, CITAL provides personalized one-on-one consultations to address any specific classroom challenges you might face, from course design and student evaluations to effective discussion facilitation techniques.
Connect with CITAL for Instructional Technology & Design Support
Ready to transform your teaching with instructional technology and design strategies? CITAL encourages faculty to leverage their expertise. For personalized assistance, schedule a consultation or class observation by submitting a helpdesk ticket or emailing [email protected].
Instructional Technology & Design Contacts
Gina Rue, Ms.Ed.
Senior Instructional Designer
[email protected]
219.464.5124
Kretzmann Hall, 118
