Consider the LMS explored during the Navigate Skill.
What are the options for grade reporting?
In Blackboard, there are many different options for grade reporting for the instructor. Under the "Course Reports" tab, there are many options for tracking user activity in a variety of areas including: content areas, activity overview, coverage report, course performance, overall summary of user activity, overview of a single course, user activity in forums, and user activity in groups. Reports can be ran for each of these areas and the instructor can examine the results to make informed decisions regarding individual student's progress in the course.
The "Performance Dashboard" tab provides up-to-date reports on activity for all students in the course.
The "Retention Center" provides a visual for the instructor on which students are at risk. The instructor can then use this information to differentiate instruction and/or communicate with struggling students to help them get back on track.
"SCORM Reports" gather information on selected users' total time spent, status and result of SCORM package.
Are there various levels?
Which levels remain most valuable for the online instructor in regard to student performance?
There are several levels available for grade reporting and evaluation in Blackboard. Each of the options listed above has its advantages and helpfulness for the online instructor when it comes to making informed decisions regarding student performance. I believe the "course reports" option would be especially useful for the teacher when evaluating student progress in class. I like this option because it can be customized to the needs of the instructor. In addition, I like the "retention center" option which allows the instructor to quickly and easily see a "picture" of how students are doing in class. This one is quick and easy since everything is done for the instructor.
A successful online instructor will use the results of such reports to evaluate student performance, make informed decisions regarding unit delivery, communicate with students, and evolve future teaching methods.
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