An organized list for new and returning instructors.
Preparing to Teach Your First Semester
Prepare in advance for your first semester of teaching at Florida State University. Browse our checklists for tips, articles and related links to mandatory administrative policies, guidelines, and best practices that can be applied well in advance of the first day and through the end of the semester.
Create a custom banner for your Bb course site
Select from several background images, add your course number, title and name. Presto! Use the new Blackboard Course banner image creator to add a custom banner to your course site.Teaching Assessment by Students (TABS)
Many FSU faculty have found that midterm feedback can have a positive impact by highlighting strengths of the learning environment as well as areas where students struggle. It can also provide opportnities to identify and address concerns before SPOTS are administered at the end of the semester. More on TABS.Teaching Excellence Series
3 Teaching Award winners share specific strategies on how they have made their teaching both rewarding and effective.Textbook Adoption Application Guide
This PDF guide provides a detailed walk-through of the Textbook Adoption Application and includes steps for initial access, understanding terms, conducting effective searches and assigning course resources.
Blackboard Virtual Workshops
Select a Virtual Workshop webcast of interest and view it at your leisure.
