HuskyCT/Blackboard

Guest Access to HuskyCT Courses through NetID Account Sponsorship

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Last revised on 4/16/2025 by DSM

Overview

Several situations exist in which individuals without an official UConn NetID may need HuskyCT guest access.

  • Newly hired instructors may need to begin planning and building their courses in HuskyCT before they have received their official NetID.
  • Newly hired instructors teaching an existing course may need access to orient themselves to the HuskyCT teaching environment before they have received their official NetID.
  • Faculty teaching online may need to add guests lecturers or facilitators to their online courses.
  • Faculty may want to use HuskyCT to share and collaborate with colleagues outside of the University.

Information Technology Services (ITS) has a process that department heads, program directors, and other responsible parties can follow to address these situations.

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Faculty Resources for Teaching Online at UConn

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Last modified: 04/16/2025 by DSM

This post is a resource for faculty teaching online graduate and certificate programs as well as the various staff and administrators who support these programs. It is intended to provide information and guidance around roles and procedures that will help faculty be most effective in preparing to design, develop and teach online.

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Using the eCampus HuskyCT Template

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Using the eCampus HuskyCT Template

Last updated 03/25/2025 by cah

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The eCampus HuskyCT template is an organized and student-friendly structure which can be copied into another HuskyCT site. The template requires editing and basic building skills in HuskyCT (Ultra Course View). Refer to the resources listed within this article for assistance with various aspects of HuskyCT.

Before building a course in HuskyCT, complete a Course Design Plan to map out the alignment of course components and ensure a structured framework. Once the Course Design Plan is complete, follow the steps to build the course in HuskyCT.

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

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Last revised: 2/19/2025 by HRB.

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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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Finding and Using Free Images

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Last revised on 2/3/2025 by kk.

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Without licensing (i.e., permission from the copyright holder), uploading copyrighted material to HuskyCT violates copyright law. Copyright issues often arise when it comes to using images in courses, as placing copyrighted images in documents and HuskyCT is considered unauthorized copying and distribution. Any images used in online courses must be licensed for this purpose. This post shows how to find, use, and cite free images that support learning in online courses legally.

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Using a Token Economy to Promote Equity & Learning

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Last updated 11/1/2024 by KK

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A token economy or late bank system allows instructors to provide deadline flexibility to students, eliminating the need for instructors to adjudicate excuses. This type of structure flexibility enhances student learning, reduces stress, and promotes equity.

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Collaborative (Group) Learning Online

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Last revised 9/12/2024 by jap

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Collaborative learning, also known as group learning, is an opportunity for students to develop higher-order cognitive skills, promote connections and community, and engage with different perspectives. To facilitate student collaboration online, it requires designing the activity as well as selecting the best technology to connect students.

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