Guidance on copying content from UA Online Blackboard courses
The Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), in collaboration with the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE) and UA Online, supports the integration of digital learning resources across instructional modalities. This article will give faculty and instructors more information about copying course content designed for UA Online courses.
Summary
Faculty and instructors may use UA Online content as a reference for their main campus Blackboard courses. UA Online content should not be used as a direct copy or import, to preserve instructional integrity and align with course modality.
For support, contact the Center for Instructional Technology or the UA Online instructional design and technical support teams.
Details
Content developed for UA Online courses is specifically designed for asynchronous learners and should not be copied into on-campus courses without approval, review, and adaptation. This policy ensures proper alignment with instructional goals and student expectations, maintaining the integrity of the learning experience.
UA Online courses are coded OL and OLM. On-campus, or main campus, courses are usually coded MA in the UA Course Catalog.
UA Online content is designed for digital learners, utilizing best practices for online pedagogy. It features structured modules, assessments, and interactive media to support successful learning in an asynchronous environment. Transferring this content to on-campus courses without modification may misalign with instructional goals and involve proprietary assets, licensed media, or assessment tools that require permissions.