The University of Findlay

Basics

Learn how to navigate through the Blackboard system, upload Word, Excel and PowerPoint presentations. You will also learn about the menu settings, how to alter content areas, control panel options and how to post an announcement in your course.

We are currently offering the following sessions of Blackboard: Basics workshop:

Date	Time	Instructor
Aug. 24, 2009 (Mon)	3:00 pm	Shaffer
Dec. 14, 2009 (Mon)	3:00 pm

Content System

In the first session you will learn about what the Content Management System does and how it is used. You will be shown how to upload documents and manipulate them in the different folders provided.

*This workshop is currently not on the schedule, but may be arranged by special request*

Course Design

Learn how to design your blackboard course site by including images, banners, colors, buttons, etc.

*This workshop is currently not on the schedule, but may be arranged by special request*

Creating ePortfolios

In this workshop we will teach participants how to use the ePortfolio tool within Blackboard. We will provide instruction and resources on how to effectively use this tool in the classroom.

*Also see the ePortfolio section*

Date	Time	Instructor
Oct. 19, 2009 (Mon)	3:00 pm	Shaffer

Discussion Board

In this workshop we will discuss how to create and effectively use the Discussion Board to facilitate your course. We will provide examples and have discussions of the many ways this tool can be used.

We are currently offering the following sessions of Blackboard: Discussion Board workshop:

Date	Time	Instructors
Aug. 26, 2009 (Wed)	3:00 pm	Shaffer
Dec. 16, 2009 (Wed)	3:00 pm

Grade Center

Learn how to use the new Grade Center in Blackboard 8. In this session participants will learn how to add, change and modify items, export to a spreadsheet, and use course features that automate the use of grading. We also will discuss other functions such as emailing students, grade history and the report generation function.

We are currently offering the following sessions of Blackboard: Grade Center workshop:

Date	Time	Instructors
Aug. 25, 2009 (Tues)	3:00 pm	Shaffer
Dec. 15, 2009 (Tues)	3:00 pm

Multimedia Tools

Learn about available online multimedia resources and how to utilize them for teaching classes within Blackboard.

We are currently offering the following sessions of Blackboard: Multimedia Tools workshop:

Date	Time	Instructors
Aug. 27, 2009 (Thurs)	3:00 pm	Shaffer

Online Testing

Learn how to build and deploy online tests and quizzes through Blackboard. In this session we will also discuss the use of test question pools and the Test Manager.

Date	Time	Instructors
Nov. 23, 2009 (Mon)	9:00 am	Shaffer

SafeAssign

SafeAssign provides a tool for detecting student plagiarism. Participants will learn to set up an assignment area for students to submit work. They will learn to view and manage submitted assignments and provide feedback to students.

We are currently offering the following sessions of Blackboard: SafeAssign workshop:

Date	Time	Instructors
Aug. 27, 2009 (Thurs)	3:00 pm	Trimmer
Dec. 18, 2009 (Fri)	10:00 am

Respondus

Learn how to obtain the Respondus software as well as, create, manage and upload tests to your Blackboard courses.

Date
Time
Instructors
Nov. 24, 2009 (Tues)
9:00 am
Shaffer

Work Session

The purpose of this session is to provide a time and place for you to come and work on Blackboard. This is a good time to come and try new things within Blackboard or just work on your Blackboard course with assistance close at hand.

We are currently offering the following sessions of Blackboard: Work Session workshop:

Date	Time	Instructors
Aug. 28, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm	Shaffer & Trimmer
Sept. 11, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm
Sept. 25, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm
Oct. 9, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm
Oct. 23, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm
Nov. 6, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm
Nov. 20, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm
Dec. 4, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm
Dec. 18, 2009 (Fri)	3:00 pm

The Blackboard sessions will be small group (limit of 10) and will last 1 1/2 - 2 hours. All workshops will be held in the TLTC. Please click here to sign up if you are interested.