Learning Activities and Instructional Tools
We invite you to use this guide to view examples of how UMS faculty have used a broad array of instructional tools to accomplish their teaching goals. Follow the links and learn how to include similar activities in your own course.
Distributing Documents
Making your course materials available to students-whether in print or online.
Online Syllabus and Course Materials
Printed course packs and handouts
Beyond the Textbook
Activities that employ audio and video, Web resources, PowerPoint graphics, and specialized software applications.Our Media Examples page include Audio Segments, Case scenarios, Course introductions, Demonstrations, Field trips, Guest speakers & Interviews and, Presentations (PowerPoint).
| Course Planning Timelines Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Informing your Students We offer several ways to communicate with your students before the start of the semester |
| The First Week Ideas for getting your course off to a good start. |
Assessment & Evaluation Blackboard's assessment tools |
| Blackboard Support & Documentation |
| Powerpoint Guidelines for online courses Video & Streaming Media |