Multimedia Tools and Support

Online Learning

Online Learning Content and Support is provided by the Instructional Design for Excellence in Academics (IDEA) team.

• The IDEA team can assist with the creation of digital content to support or supplement your teaching.
• As well as help you with course design (or re-design).
• Consultation and training is also offered for Blackboard.

Helpful Resources

• Log In to MyPath.
• Request New Education in MyPath with the Employee Educators form.

Browser Support

After an upgrade to any web based application including Blackboard, it is a good practice to clear your favorite web browser's cache, cookies, and browsing history. This will ensure a clean experience with the new software.

• Learn how to clear your browser's cache. This guide covers a variety of browsers and versions, as well as steps for each scenario.
• Discover how to to clear your browser's cookies.
• See a list of supported browsers for Blackboard.
• In some cases, Internet Explorer may display some pop-up warnings.
• If you are still experiencing problems with Blackboard, try resetting your web browser.

Additional Resources

• Simple video is a powerful online learning tool. It can be shot with an inexpensive camera and tripod, and edited using Camtasia Studio, an iPad-friendly software. Video may be integrated with any of the above rich media tools and technologies.
• With the use of the Sharable Content Object Reference Model, learning content objects created outside of Blackboard can be imported into Blackboard and configured to send results to the Blackboard Grade Center. Articulate tools can be used to create SCORM content.
• SCORM Demystified (YouTube Video)

For additional support please visit Online Learning.