Core Tools of Faculty
Essential Teaching & Learning Tools at 农夫导航
At 农夫导航, we use three core platforms to support teaching, learning, and course management:
Moodle 鈥� Your Learning Management System (LMS)
Moodle is the central hub for course materials, assignments, discussions, and grading. As a Dual Credit instructor, you鈥檒l use Moodle to:
- Upload and organize course content (syllabi, readings, lecture notes).
- Create and manage assignments, quizzes, and discussion forums.
- Track and enter grades using the integrated gradebook.
- Communicate with students via announcements and messaging.
- Provide links to external resources and interactive activities to enhance learning.
Need Help? Bellarmine provides training on how to navigate and maximize Moodle鈥檚 features to support your students effectively.
Kaltura 鈥� Your Video Creation & Sharing Platform
Kaltura allows instructors to record, edit, and share video content directly within Moodle. This tool is perfect for:
- Lecture recordings 鈥� Create engaging video lessons for students.
- Screen recordings 鈥� Walk students through assignments, projects, or complex topics.
- Interactive video quizzes 鈥� Add questions to videos to assess student understanding.
- Video feedback 鈥� Provide personalized feedback through video responses.
Tip: Kaltura integrates seamlessly into Moodle, allowing easy embedding of videos into course modules.
Microsoft 365 鈥� Your Administrative & Productivity Suite
All Bellarmine instructors have access to Microsoft 365, which includes:
- Outlook 鈥� Your official Bellarmine email for communication.
- Teams 鈥� Collaboration and virtual meetings with students or faculty liaisons.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint 鈥� Essential tools for creating instructional materials.
- OneDrive 鈥� (1 TB) for easy file access and sharing.
Stay Connected: Check your Bellarmine email regularly to receive university updates, student inquiries, and faculty communications.
Mastering these tools will help you create a dynamic, engaging, and well-organized dual credit course. Need support? Bellarmine offers training and tech assistance to help you navigate Moodle, Kaltura, and Microsoft 365 with confidence!