blackboard grading blogs

Can blogs be graded?

You can grade participation in blogs for individuals and groups. You can grade the quality of the discussion, as well as the number of entries and comments that are made by an individual or a course group.

What are blogs in Blackboard?

What is a Blackboard Blog? A Blog is a collaborative tool that allows students to post their personal reflection about the course or discuss and analyze course related materials. Blogs are an effective means of sharing the knowledge and materials collected and created by the group with the rest of the course.Oct 5, 2016

What is the difference between a blog and a discussion board on Blackboard?

Blogs are less structured than the Discussion Board, and they're chronological. The format is more open and conversational in style. If you set Permit course users to view journal, the journal will not be private, making it more like a blog with commenting turned off.

How do I use the blog tool on Blackboard?

0:261:54How-to Use the Blog Tool in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipClick on the blue link to access the blog. This will take you to the blog page to create a blogMoreClick on the blue link to access the blog. This will take you to the blog page to create a blog select create blog entry at the top left hand side of your page.

How do I write a blog post on Blackboard?

Creating a Blog EntryNavigate to your course Home Page.From the Course Menu, click Blogs (Note: faculty must add a Tool link to the Course Menu [link to course menu). ... Select a Blog to open.Click the Create Blog Entry button.Enter an Entry Title.Enter the text in the Entry Message text box.More items...

How do I create a blog entry on blackboard?

Create a blog entryOn the Blogs listing page, select a blog title.On the blog's topic page, select Create Blog Entry.Type a title and entry.If enabled and appropriate, select the check box for Post Entry as Anonymous.Select Browse My Computer to upload a file from your computer.More items...

Who can add comments to journal entries?

instructorsOnly instructors can comment on journal entries. If you wish to have students interact with other students' work, use either the Blog or Discussion board tools.Nov 8, 2018

What's the difference between Wikis blogs and journals?

Blogs can be used for more engaging content than the text-based. A Journal is intended to be used as a personal space for self-reflection or private communication with instructor.

Where should one navigate in a Blackboard course to locate the course discussion board?

Accessing the Discussion Board The course discussion board can be accessed from a link in the course menu. Additionally, links to individual forums can be created in course content areas.Oct 26, 2018

What is a blog entry?

These are blog entries or posts and may be in the form of feedback, reviews, opinion, videos, etc. and usually contain a link back to the desired site using a keyword or several keywords.

What is a course blog?

Last updated on December 6, 2019. Starting a course blog is a simple way to provide an enhanced learning environment for you and your students. An effective course blog can increase transparency and engagement, facilitate collaboration and creativity, and help improve communication and development.Dec 6, 2019