Concourse (Blackboard Vista CMS)
Concourse is Notre Dame's Course Management System (CMS) which runs on Blackboard Vista. It is a set of tools that help a faculty member create a web site for a class. The instructor provides the content and Concourse supplies structure, interactivity, and management. The tools include
- Content - web links or any type of document
- Discussion - threaded online bulletin boards
- Quizzes and anonymous surveys
- Grade book (students only see their own grades)
- Assignments - collect work online
- (full list of tools)
We have created a sample course where you can see ways the system can be used. After you enroll it appears on your list of courses in Concourse.
Use in teaching & learning
Because there are many tools, there are many possibilities. Here are a few:
- Use the quiz tool for pre-class reading checks
- The grade book tool is popular in teach large classes
- Distribute materials, such as a course syllabus
- Students can pose questions in a discussion
NotreDame info
The OIT manages Concourse, provides help desk support, and organizes training classes. The Kaneb Center provides consultation services to help faculty decide which Concourse tools may be most appropriate for their needs.
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