Give instructions up-front
Before your first poll, tell your audience that you will be asking them to participate using their mobile devices or laptops. Giving clear instructions upfront sets expectations and will encourage participation.
Do a practice poll
Start your session with a practice poll. We recommend a fun icebreaker poll. “What is the weather like today?” Doing so gives your audience…
Consistent and effective communication is vital in all learning environments. There are various options available for synchronous and asynchronous communication, one valuable and available tool is Blackboard Announcements. It allows instructors to post relevant information such as project due dates, course events, material changes, and more to a specific section within the course site. This one-way communication tool also allows announcements to be emailed to all students, immediately and simultaneously.
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