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FACULTY: Using the BSU Instructional Design Tool

Learn how to use the BSU Instructional Design Tool to review and refine course materials, receive accessibility suggestions, and generate editable draft language for syllabi, assignments, rubrics, learning modules, and other course content.

FACULTY: ULTRA: Gradescope Webinar Recordings

Recordings of Gradescope webinars hosted for BSU faculty, including an overview of core features and guidance on using Gradescope with Blackboard Ultra.

FACULTY: Sending an email to your full class list

To get a list of the email addresses of your class, you will use Web for Faculty. To do so, follow these steps:

FACULTY: Self-paced Blackboard Ultra Learn Teaching Essentials Course Available!

Learn more about Blackboard Ultra via the self-paced training.

FACULTY: How do I embed stream videos and other Microsoft Office files inside my Blackboard course sites?

This article shows how to embed a stream video inside a Blackboard Ultra course site using the Embed Cloud Documents tool.

FACULTY: How do I navigate Blackboard Ultra?

This article contains video links for the new Blackboard Ultra navigation.

FACULTY: How do I submit my final Grades to Web for Faculty?

When the semester is finished and you are ready to submit your final grades, you will need to login to Web for Faculty. You can login using your BSU account here: https://selfservice.bridgew.edu/FacultySelfService - if you are already logged into other BSU services like Microsoft 365 or Blackboard, you may be taken right into the system.

PT FACULTY: Getting Started with Ultra!

This guide helps part-time faculty at Bridgewater State University navigate Blackboard Ultra. Key features include personalizing course sites, creating assignments, and integrating Zoom. Faculty can enhance accessibility using the Blackboard Ally report and utilize AI tools for course design. Access a self-paced teaching essentials course after login for more information, along with resources in the TTC Knowledgebase and updates from Anthology.

FACULTY: Where did my Stream videos go? Are my old links still active?

Use this article for links and information on the transition from Stream Classic to Stream on SharePoint.

FACULTY: Blackboard Course/Zoom Recording Retention Policy

The official BSU Blackboard Course/Zoom Recording Retention Policy

FACULTY: How can I extend the time on my Zoom breakout groups?

Use these instructions to modify the default breakout room time limit, along with other breakout room settings.

FACULTY: How do I view photos of my students?

Use these instructions to guide faculty how to view photos of their students in Web for Faculty.

FACULTY: How do my students view my Zoom class recordings?

Use this video to learn how to share Zoom class recordings with students.

Web for Faculty Login Issues

Logging into Web for Faculty