Core Tools of Faculty

Essential Teaching & Learning Tools at Bellarmine University

At Bellarmine University, we use three core platforms to support teaching, learning, and course management:

Moodle – Your Learning Management System (LMS)

Moodle is the central hub for course materials, assignments, discussions, and grading. As a Dual Credit instructor, you’ll use Moodle to:

  • Upload and organize course content (syllabi, readings, lecture notes).
  • Create and manage assignments, quizzes, and discussion forums.
  • Track and enter grades using the integrated gradebook.
  • Communicate with students via announcements and messaging.
  • Provide links to external resources and interactive activities to enhance learning.

Need Help? Bellarmine provides training on how to navigate and maximize Moodle’s features to support your students effectively.

Kaltura – Your Video Creation & Sharing Platform

Kaltura allows instructors to record, edit, and share video content directly within Moodle. This tool is perfect for:

  • Lecture recordings – Create engaging video lessons for students.
  • Screen recordings – Walk students through assignments, projects, or complex topics.
  • Interactive video quizzes – Add questions to videos to assess student understanding.
  • Video feedback – Provide personalized feedback through video responses.

Tip: Kaltura integrates seamlessly into Moodle, allowing easy embedding of videos into course modules.

Microsoft 365 – Your Administrative & Productivity Suite

All Bellarmine instructors have access to Microsoft 365, which includes:

  • Outlook – Your official Bellarmine email for communication.
  • Teams – Collaboration and virtual meetings with students or faculty liaisons.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Essential tools for creating instructional materials.
  • OneDrive – (1 TB) for easy file access and sharing.

Stay Connected: Check your Bellarmine email regularly to receive university updates, student inquiries, and faculty communications.

Mastering these tools will help you create a dynamic, engaging, and well-organized dual credit course. Need support? Bellarmine offers training and tech assistance to help you navigate Moodle, Kaltura, and Microsoft 365 with confidence!