Blackboard Idea Exchange

Anthology, Blackboard’s parent company, hosts a Teaching & Learning Idea Exchange. A hub where faculty can share, discover, and refine ideas for improving teaching and learning experiences in Blackboard.

Your ideas can make a difference!

Sign up for the Idea Exchange to share your ideas and vote on others. Use the following guide: Sign up for the Blackboard Idea Exchange

Key features

1. Idea Submission: Share your innovative teaching strategies, best practices, and suggestions with colleagues across the globe. Your ideas can inspire others and spark meaningful conversations.

2. Voting and Commenting: Engage with your peers by voting for ideas you find most valuable and providing constructive feedback. Your input helps prioritize the most impactful ideas.

3. Implementation Stories: Learn from real-life stories of how ideas were successfully implemented in various educational settings. Gain insights and inspiration for your own teaching practices.

4. Resource Library: Access a wealth of resources, including articles, videos, and research papers, to deepen your understanding of effective teaching methodologies and technologies.

5. Community Discussions: Participate in discussions on topics ranging from pedagogy to technology integration. Connect with educators who share your interests and challenges.

6. Professional Development Opportunities: Discover workshops, webinars, and conferences that can enhance your teaching skills and keep you updated with the latest trends in education.

Success Stories

Blackboard has successfully implemented our ideas in Ultra, demonstrating their commitment to listening to our feedback. A few ideas that were voted on by UA faculty and staff include:

• Adding the Observer role to Ultra

• Change more than one Gradebook category at a time

• Better navigation in a learning module

• Allow video submissions in discussion boards

• Export or print blank tests using pools