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Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard Ultra, Blackboard Campaign Description: Even though faculty had the fall to adjust to a full semester of online or hybrid teaching, they may still need reminders of best practices going into the new semester. This message is meant to help faculty feel prepared to begin…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard Ultra, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, D2L Campaign Description: This message can be sent to all students to remind them to purchase their books and update them of any changed bookstore hours. Submitted by (and on behalf of, if applicable): Katie van den Berk Bookstore…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Canvas Campaign Description: To aid in inclusive education, it is important to make space for students to adjust their name and establish their pronouns to assert their identity as a student in your classroom. Canvas not only allows you to adjust your name but also select the…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Moodle Campaign Description: The goal of this hint message is to guide users over to the grade administration area hidden within the settings tab. Instructors do not always know what customization options are available to them. Submitted by (and on behalf of, if applicable): Katie…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Canvas Campaign Description: As LMS admins focus on ending one semester, faculty may have already begun planning for the next one. This message informs faculty about when to expect their next course shells and provides helpful support articles. Submitted by (and on behalf of, if…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard Campaign Description: Impact Course Reports is a great feature for faculty to see the in-depth engagement data within their course. However, it can often be buried away in the Evaluations area of the course, leaving faculty unaware of the valuable resource. This hint…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard Campaign Description: Syllabi are an important part of course creation and student preparation for learning, especially for online learning. This message is a reminder to faculty to update their syllabus and make sure it is prepared before the course begins. Submitted by…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard Ultra, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, D2L Campaign Description: It can be challenging to get responses for course evaluations when they are digital. To get a higher response rate, use Impact Messaging as a reminder for students (including specific custom user groups of…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard Campaign Description: Oftentimes, support issues can be solved when asking a user what browser they are using. Some support centers have a preference for a certain browser to have the most optimal LMS experience. This message is also sent to a custom user group of…
Applicable Learning Management System(s): Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, Moodle, D2L Campaign Description: The goal of this message is to inform students that they have access to the latest software provided by the institution. In this case, the quantitative research software SPSS. Submitted by (and on behalf of, if…