As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Bengal Blue Plate Special: Cook Up Collaborations for Hot Lessons on Tuesday," presented by Kathryn Moore, lecturer in the College Writing Program, on Tuesday, August 4, from noon to 1:00 p.m. 

This session features Padlet, Blackboard, and Google Doc convergences, explaining how to streamline student production onto one plate: making things easy to grade and easy to teach with. It's a lot to swallow when we have dozens of projects to peruse for grading in disparate spaces, but the presenter will share how she brings everyone at the table together, despite their different tastes. Work already completed by students will be shared—public domains and privacy issues honored—followed by a discussion. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Creating Measurable Learning Objectives," presented by Brooke Winckelmann, instructional designer, on Tuesday, August 4, from 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.. 

This discussion-centered session will complement module three (Creating Measurable Learning Objectives) of the self-paced Online Course Development series. We will recap important ideas from this module and expand on the discussion questions. 

Please come prepared to share your discussion responses for module three of the self-paced online course development series. 

Before attending this session, we ask that you self-enroll in the “Online Course Development Series – Self-Paced" organization in Blackboard Learn and review the materials found within module three. The series provides best practices for online teaching and learning, as well as guidance with educational technology. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Creating Video (Anthem)," presented by Todd Benzin, educational technology specialist, on Tuesday, August 4, from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. 

Are you interested in a simple solution for creating videos from your own computer? Ensemble Anthem is a powerful Mac and Windows screen-capture solution supporting your lecture capture, screen capture, and flipped learning needs. Ensemble Anthem enables you to easily record your screen movements with audio and/or record video from a webcam. Once you have finished your screen capture, it is automatically uploaded into your Ensemble Video library and can be auto-published to any playlist or on Blackboard. If you would like to learn more about Anthem, please join us for an information session and demonstration. 

You can access the webinar using Todd Benzin's Training Room. Please review the BbCollaborate website to become familiar with using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra as a participant, if you'd like. 

Google Chrome or Firefox is highly recommended as a browser. If you have a webcam and microphone, that's great. If not, you should be able to get everything you need as long as your headset or speakers are working. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System. 

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Teaching Remote Asynchronous: Tips and Strategies," presented by John Draeger, director of the Teaching and Learning Center, and Brooke Winckelmann, instructional designer, on Monday August 3, from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m.

This session is meant to provide an overview of issues and strategies related to delivering remote asynchronous instruction. For example, we will consider strategies for keeping students on track (e.g., timeline, calendar, reminders), tools for offering feedback (e.g., automated feedback, adaptive release), and ways to provide students with multiple opportunities to practice course-related skills. 

You can access the webinar using the Teaching and Learning Center meeting room. Please review the BbCollaborate website to become familiar with using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra as a participant, if you'd like. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Teaching Remote Synchronous: Tips and Strategies,"  presented by Brooke Winckelmann, instructional designer, and John Draeger, director of the Teaching and Learning Center, on Monday, August 3, from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.

This session is meant to provide an overview of issues and strategies related to delivering remote synchronous instruction. For example, we will discuss how pre-class work can set up virtual class sessions as well as strategies for running effective class discussions on web conferencing platforms. We’ll also consider a grab bag of issues, such as the camera vs. no camera debate, attendance policies, and building community. 

You can access the webinar using the Teaching and Learning Center meeting room. Please review the BbCollaborate website to become familiar with using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra as a participant, if you'd like. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Using Podcasts/Webcasts to Connect with Students," presented by Andrea Nikischer, associate professor of adult education," on Monday, August 3, from noon to 12:50 p.m.

This webinar will discuss the use of weekly podcasts or webcasts for engaging with students, summarizing content, and delivering course announcements.  

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Setting Up Your Online Course Structure in Blackboard Learn," presented by Brooke Winckelmann, instructional designer, on Monday, August 3, from 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.

Participants will learn to 

• create items and folders in Blackboard Learn,
• create a consistent course structure in their Blackboard course,
• customize their Blackboard course menu,
• discuss the importance of consistent course navigation.

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Blackboard Learn Basics," presented by Meghan Pereira, director of instructional design and training, on Monday, August 3, from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m.

This workshop is designed for instructors new to Blackboard Learn 9.1 or anyone who would like a refresher course. We will address the basics of navigation, course tools, and procedures necessary to create new course content. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to navigate the LMS, upload files, create course content, add text, add multimedia, and organize content in meaningful ways. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

As we prepare for fall 2020, please join us for the webinar "Getting Started: Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning," presented by Brooke Winckelmann, instructional designer, on Monday, August 3, from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.

This discussion-centered session will complement modules 1 (Preparing to Teach Online) and 2 (Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning) of the self-paced Online Course Development series. We will recap important ideas from these modules and expand on the discussion questions. 

Before attending the "Getting Started" session, we ask that you self-enroll in the “Online Course Development Series – Self-Paced" organization in Blackboard Learn and review the materials found within modules 1 and 2. The series provides best practices for online teaching and learning, as well as guidance with educational technology.

Please come prepared to share your discussion responses for modules 1 and 2 of the self-paced Online Course Development series.

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

The 2020–2023 College Calendar (PDF, 283 KB) is now available online in an accessible format. Please download, bookmark, or print this information for reference throughout the year.