Blackboard: Kenneth Hohmeier, College of Pharmacy

“My goal in using Blackboard was to better meet the needs of the students by flipping the classroom and allowing more time for active learning and application-based activities in class. I used Blackboard Ultra to upload concise 5-15 minute video presentations which replaced my traditional didactic podium lectures. I supplemented the videos with textbook reading assignments and other media from the internet to reinforce student learning objectives. The variety of content delivery methods allowed the students to see the subject matter from multiple angles and reinforced key concepts. In class activities provided students a chance to practice new skills and apply new ideas in a low stakes environment with immediate feedback from peers and instructors – and allowed me as the faculty member the chance to see where gaps in understanding existed prior to the exam.”