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learn.mq: Q&A for MQ Staff

learn.mq - Q&A for MQ Staff addresses a range of issues relevant to Macquarie University staff using learn.mq and Blackboard CE6 software. Peripheral software includes LAMS, iLecture, Wimba Voice Tools and Wimba Classroom. If this Q&A does not address your query, submit a request via LTC Help.

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Questions and answers are organised into the following categories:

Blackboard Unit Content

A typical online unit is likely to contain a range of content including audio and video lectures, text-based documents, photos, animations, html pages etc.

Q: I need some tips and ideas for developing online content - what self-help support is available?

A: There are a range of support materials available - you may like to explore some of the following:

  • If you are logged in to learn.mq, explore LTCRESOURCES Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff (you'll find it in your list of units). Here you'll find a range of templates, icons and other resources to assist you in your course content development.
  • Staff guides

Additionally, Student Quick guides feature additional support related to navigating the unit, netiquette and using the Discussions and Notes tools.

Blackboard CE6 Help:
Course content (or search for content within Blackboard CE6 Online Help)

Other resources:
MERLOT - Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching

Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff
For a range of Self-help guides and other resources related to this topic, log-on at http://learn.mq.edu.au and explore LTCRESOURCES Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff.

 

Q: How can I make files in my unit available to my students?

A: Firstly, upload the files using the File Manager tool (from the Build tab). Files stored in the File Manager may include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF etc. Once these files are stored in the File Manager they can be made available to students via the Add Content Link button.

Blackboard CE6 Help:
Adding files (or search for content within Blackboard CE6 Online Help)
Course content (or search for content within Blackboard CE6 Online Help)

Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff
For a range of Self-help guides and other resources related to this topic, log-on at http://learn.mq.edu.au and explore LTCRESOURCES Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff.

 

Q: Can I upload multiple files into my online unit at once?

A: Yes, users may select multiple files from the File Upload screen within the File Manager. An alternative method is to upload a single zip file (containing multiple files) and unzip it within the File Manager. Advanced Blackboard CE6 users use WebDAV (World Wide Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) folders to access and manage files and folders via their computer desktop.  

Blackboard CE6 Help:
Adding files (or search for content within Blackboard CE6 Online Help)
Course content (or search for content within Blackboard CE6 Online Help)
Creating WebDAV Connections on a Windows Operating System (or search for WebDAV within Blackboard CE6 Online Help)

Staff guide:
WebDAV

Animated tutorial:
Media Library

Related Questions:

  • Q: Can I drag and drop files from my desktop to the Blackboard CE6 file manager?

Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff
For a range of Self-help guides and other resources related to this topic, log-on at http://learn.mq.edu.au and explore LTCRESOURCES Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff.

 

Q: Can I drag and drop files from my desktop to the Blackboard CE6 file manager?

A: Yes, by using WebDAV (World Wide Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) folders to access and manage files and folders via your computer desktop.

Blackboard CE6 Help:
Creating WebDAV Connections on a Windows Operating System (or search for WebDAV within Blackboard CE6 Online Help)

Staff guide:
WebDAV

Related Questions:

  • Q: Can I upload multiple files into my online unit at once?
Q: What is LAMS and how can I use it to support student learning?

A: LAMS (Learning Activity Management System) is a learning technology featuring sequences of activities. LAMS is used in tutorials and independent learning for distance students and in any 'blended' tutorial or workshop environment. It is useful where students need to discuss ideas together and undertake activities with others, or for use in a self-paced learning environment.

Additional resource:
LAMS

Submit requestRequest assistance:
LTC Help

 

Q: Can I order an evaluation of my online unit?

A: Yes, The Teaching Evaluation for Development Service (TEDS) offers a variety of student feedback questionnaires and services to teachers and unit coordinators in order to support the development of individual teaching practices as well as the development and design at unit and program level.

For further advice and information on the administration and delivery of TEDS questionnaires please contact The Teaching Evaluation for Development Service.
Contact:
Jenifer do Rozario < Jenifer.DoRozario@vc.mq.edu.au>

Other resources:
The Teaching Evaluation for Development Service (TEDS)

Q: Can I make content available to selected students based on time, date and/or grouping?

A: Yes, by using the Custom Groups and Group Manager tools. This allows convenors the ability to divide students into smaller groups in order to facilitate the selective release of content (eg readings X, Y and Z to tutorial groups A, B and C).

Blackboard CE6 Help:
Creating Custom Groups

Related Questions:

  • Q: Can I create sub-groups of students within my unit (eg tutorial groups)?
  • Q: Can I make content and/or assessments available to selected students based on time, date and/or grouping?

Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff
For a range of Self-help guides and other resources related to this topic, log-on at http://learn.mq.edu.au and explore LTCRESOURCES Blackboard CE6 Resources for Staff.

 

If these questions and answers have not addressed your query, submit a request via LTC Help.

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