Please plan accordingly. For many instructors (and particularly in online classes) Blackboard is integral to class instruction. Instructors should communicate with their students about how assignments are to be completed during this time. Options include:
- KCTCS Email. Faculty may locate student email through the Faculty Center in Student Self-Service. Directions available here. Assignments may be submitted via email attachment. Note: KCTCS email is considered a secure form of communication. It is permissible to discuss student grades and other FERPA sensitive material using KCTCS email.
- DropBox or Cloud Storage. You can have students submit assignments via dropbox and share with you during this time. Be careful to post any FERPA or other sensitive information. Again, information should not be FERPA protected.
- Peoplesoft Roster. You can utilize the PeopleSoft to send emails to your students. If you need to add attachments, download the roster and use Outlook.
- Blogs. Free blogs Web site such as Blogger, allow instructors to share information as well as receive feedback from students. Again, information should not be FERPA protected.