Teaching technology provider Blackboard has identified five course “patterns” based on learning management system analysis. The patterns are: supplemental, or content heavy with little interaction; complementary, or using one-way communication to deliver content; social, featuring high peer-to-peer interaction; evaluative, with heavy use of assessments; and holistic, or delivering heavy learning management system activity. These are the four most popular courses in our top 10 courses. Student participation was highest in the latter two categories.
Teaching technology provider Blackboard has identified five course “patterns” based on learning management system analysis. The patterns are: supplemental, or content heavy with little interaction; complementary, or using one-way communication to deliver content; social, featuring high peer-to-peer interaction; evaluative, with heavy use of assessments; and holistic, or delivering heavy learning management system activity. Blackboard classified 53% of all courses as supplemental, 24% complementary, 11% social, 10% evaluative and just 2% holistic. Student participation was highest in the latter two categories.