In HIST 365, we will be using 4 online course platforms. I know some of you are having “platform fatigue” but there are specific reasons behind the use of each of these platforms. I promise you that my system is MUCH BETTER than simply using Blackboard!

hist365.opened.ca

  • The course website is where all information about the course is located, including course schedule, requirements, assigned readings, posted video/audio lectures, and where you will submit your final projects. 
  • Any questions you have about course policies, structure, format… it is all on the course website!

Zoom

  • All live classes (lectures and discussion) will take place via Zoom.
  • The Zoom link for class will be posted on the chatboard and on Blackboard in the “content” section.

Chatboard

  • This chatboard will be used for the “on demand” discussion portion of the course.
  • All course communication will also take place on the chatboard.
  • There is a thread specifically for questions related to the recorded lectures and readings. Please post there if you have questions about anything! 
  • Please use the chatboard to communicate WITH ME (rather than email) via Direct Message.
  • To sign up for the chatboard, please see the link I sent via email. It is also posted in the “content” section of our Blackboard course (for security reasons).

Blackboard

  • Blackboard will be used for submission of most assignments (except for the final project).
  • Blackboard will also house links to the chatboard and Zoom classes for security (as our course website is open access).