Blackboard Ally
Who Can Use Ally? Blackboard Ally is available to all current Boston University students, faculty, staff and those with a sponsored Guest account. Educational Benefits Your classroom includes students with varied abilities and learning preferences. Ally automatically scans your original content and applies processes to enhance accessibility, as well as: Ensures compliance with accessibility standards […]
First Class Preparation
James Lang’s “How to Teach a Good First Day of Class” offers a useful way to approach planning your first day of class. Lang argues that the first class meeting can be quite significant with the opportunity to offer students an exciting preview of the intellectual exploration ahead. [Students'] early, thin-slice judgments are powerful enough […]
Inclusive Teaching Strategies
Inclusive teaching strategies are intentional approaches that make learning accessible, welcoming, and equitable for students with varied identities, backgrounds, and abilities. Traditional, one-size-fits-all teaching often marginalizes students who do not match assumed norms. Inclusive practices work by combining transparent course design, varied modes of engagement, and relationship-centered teaching that builds trust and belonging (Dewsbury & […]
