The announcement, discussion, and email features in Blackboard are just a few of the many tools available for faculty to communicate with students and foster collaboration during the course. What are the most efficient and effective uses of the Blackboard communication tools? This online workshop and discussion sought to answer this question and share tips and best practices for communicating with students using Blackboard. For the presentation handout and/or to share your tips, visit http://blackboardtips.wikispaces.com/communications

1. Tips for Communicating Effectively Using Blackboard Jason Rhode, Assistant Director Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center jrhode@niu.edu | jasonrhode.com | twitter.com/jrhode Handout available at http://blackboardtips.wikispaces.com/communications

9. Session Handout http://blackboardtips.wikispaces.com/communications

10. Contact the Presenter Jason Rhode, Ph.D. Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center Northern Illinois University [email_address] jasonrhode.com twitter.com/jrhode 815.753.2475