This is the online version of the face-to-face Blackboard training sessions. It contains Levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 is required for resource courses, while all levels are required for hybrid and online courses. This session includes the "techie" part of using Blackboard as well as some hints on effectively using it in instruction.
After you register, you will receive a follow-up email with login instructions within 1-2 business days.
Level 1 - Learn the basics on how to set up a course in Blackboard. In this workshop you will learn how to use announcements, setup faculty information, backup a course, copy a course, setting availability, managing users, load a syllabus, upload and organize content, add links to the course, use email, and how to use internal messaging.
Level 2 - Learn more advanced skills in how to setup a course in Blackboard. In this workshop, you will learn how to enhance learning using discussion boards, collaboration tools, group tools, set adaptive releases, and how to use the grade book.
Level 3 - Learn more advanced skills in how to setup a course in Blackboard. In this workshop, you will learn how to enhance learning using the assignment, quiz and survey tools.
Wed Aug 20, 08 - 8:30am‑11:30am Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Learn more advanced skills in how to setup a course in Blackboard. In this workshop, you will learn how to create quizzes and survey and how to manage student work and grades in the gradebook.
The workshop is required for instructors teaching hybrid and online courses using Blackboard.
Wed Aug 20, 08 - 1:00pm‑3:30pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Learn about the pedagogical skills needed to teach online. In this workshop, you will discuss best practices of online teaching and learning, discover activities and strategies that encourage interaction and participate in activities to help you convert a face-to-face lesson or module to online.
The workshop is recommended for all instructors, it is required for new instructors teaching hybrid and online courses.
Thu Aug 21, 08 - 9:00am‑12:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Come to this session to see and use LessonBuilder, an easy-to-use
software that enables you to quickly create web-based lessons with
presentations, handouts, web links and activities built right in. You can
add interactive activities and quizzes, including crosswords, word
searches, multiple choice questions, ordering, and matching.
Come to this session to learn about our upcoming semester of Web 2.0 sessions - including wikis, finding video, finding and editing photos, audio, and screencasting.
PowerPoint doesn't have to be boring! Learn how to integrate TurningPoint (a student response system) into your class. Students use "clickers" to respond to questions - you see immediate results. Use TurningPoint to gauge comprehension and spark discussion. In this session, you will not only learn how easy it is to use TurningPoint, but you will also join your colleagues in a discussion of pedagogical ways to integrate it!
Learn the basics on how to set up a course in Blackboard. In this workshop you will learn how to use announcements, setup faculty information, backup a course, copy a course, set availability, manage users, load a syllabus, upload and organize content, add links, use email, and use internal messaging.
The workshop is required for instructors teaching resource, hybrid, online courses using Blackboard.
Learn more advanced skills in how to setup a course in Blackboard. In this workshop, you will learn how to create assignments, how to enhance learning using discussion boards, collaboration tools and group tools.
The workshop is required for instructors teaching hybrid and online courses using Blackboard.
Learn more advanced skills in how to setup a course in Blackboard. In this workshop, you will learn how to create quizzes and survey and how to manage student work and grades in the gradebook.
The workshop is required for instructors teaching hybrid and online courses using Blackboard.
Learn about the pedagogical skills needed to teach online. In this workshop, you will discuss best practices of online teaching and learning, discover activities and strategies that encourage interaction and participate in activities to help you convert a face-to-face lesson or module to online.
The workshop is recommended for all instructors, it is required for new instructors teaching hybrid and online courses.
Come to this session to see and use LessonBuilder, an easy-to-use
software that enables you to quickly create web-based lessons with
presentations, handouts, web links and activities built right in. You can
add interactive activities and quizzes, including crosswords, word
searches, multiple choice questions, ordering, and matching.
Fri Oct 24, 08 - 1:00pm‑2:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Come to this session to explore finding audio. We will explore digital voice recorders, Audacity and how you can easily use a cell phone to post audio to a website.
Mon Nov 3, 08 - 1:00pm‑4:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Learn the basics on how to set up a course in Blackboard. In this workshop you will learn how to use announcements, setup faculty information, backup a course, copy a course, set availability, manage users, load a syllabus, upload and organize content, add links, use email, and use internal messaging.
The workshop is required for instructors teaching resource, hybrid, online courses using Blackboard.
Tue Nov 4, 08 - 1:00pm‑3:30pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Learn more advanced skills in how to setup a course in Blackboard. In this workshop, you will learn how to create assignments, how to enhance learning using discussion boards, collaboration tools and group tools.
The workshop is required for instructors teaching hybrid and online courses using Blackboard.
Wed Nov 5, 08 - 1:00pm‑4:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Learn more advanced skills in how to setup a course in Blackboard. In this workshop, you will learn how to create quizzes and survey and how to manage student work and grades in the gradebook.
The workshop is required for instructors teaching hybrid and online courses using Blackboard.
Thu Nov 6, 08 - 1:00pm‑3:30pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Learn about the pedagogical skills needed to teach online. In this workshop, you will discuss best practices of online teaching and learning, discover activities and strategies that encourage interaction and participate in activities to help you convert a face-to-face lesson or module to online.
The workshop is recommended for all instructors, it is required for new instructors teaching hybrid and online courses.
Fri Nov 7, 08 - 1:00pm‑2:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Come to this session to explore screencasting (capturing your movements on your computer and sharing with your students). We will explore Jing and Screencast-o-matic.
Thu Nov 13, 08 - 1:00pm‑4:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Come to this session to see and use LessonBuilder, an easy-to-use
software that enables you to quickly create web-based lessons with
presentations, handouts, web links and activities built right in. You can
add interactive activities and quizzes, including crosswords, word
searches, multiple choice questions, ordering, and matching.
Wed Dec 3, 08 - 1:00pm‑3:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Come to this session to learn the basics of downloading images from your digital camera. Bring the cable that came with your camera to the session. We will explore a free online tool for easy photo editing.
Workshop:
Have FUN with Your Digital Camera: Part 3 - Telling a Story with Your Digital Images
Thu Dec 4, 08 - 1:00pm‑3:00pm Location: Coronado Room
Description:
Come to this session to learn how to create a pictorial and audio slideshow of your digital images. We will use free software to load images, record audio and add transitions to a slideshow. Come tell your story!
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