Author: Heather Breittholz

Using Student Preview as You Teach: What Do My Students See?

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Last revised: 2/19/2025 by HRB.

Overview

The Student Preview feature in HuskyCT (Blackboard) allows instructors to experience their course exactly as a student would. This ensures that the course design, functionality, and content are as intended, helping to identify and correct potential issues before students access the course. You will begin by locating and selecting the “Student Preview” button near the top-right corner of the course site as shown in the image below.
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Performing a Quality Matters Self-Review

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Last revised: 2/6/2025 by HRB.

Overview

As a subscribing Quality Matters (QM) institution, UConn encourages faculty to perform (at minimum) an “unofficial” QM Self-Review of their online and blended courses. This article details the steps for completing a QM “unofficial” Self-Review and where to seek further information and assistance.
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