Title: Broadcast & VS: Orientation to the Classroom
Type:
Date/Time:
11/3/2009, 09:00 - 10:00
Description:
This session is designed to orient faculty members to the broadcast classroom and videostreaming in Gornto. Become familiar with the operation of the tools in the classroom and working with the master control room staff. Also, check the calendar for availability of two companion workshops: (1) Preparing Content for the Broadcast and VS Courses and (2) Video Streaming Course Management.
Title: Provost’s Conversations on Teaching and Learning
Type:
Date/Time:
11/3/2009, 12:30 - 01:30
Description:
The Provost’s Conversations on Teaching and Learning ( PCTL) is a brown-bag lunch series. At each lunch, an award-winning professor will illustrate, for about 20 minutes, one aspect of his/her teaching (overall philosophy, examples of exemplary teaching moments, etc.). This will be followed by 25 minutes of discussion and question-and-answer. These conversations are intended to provide faculty with opportunities to share, think, and reflect on a wide range of teaching and learning issues. Please see the Provost’s Conversations on Teaching and Learning web site, http://clt.odu.edu/pctl, for the list of faculty conversation leaders and for the dates of future conversations.
Description:
In the event of a pandemic (or catastrophic weather) emergency, instructors will need to use alternate methods of communication (and instruction), such as Blackboard, to reach their students.
Those currently using Blackboard are encouraged to continue to use it both to communicate and to share course content with their students.
Those who have never used Blackboard to communicate with their students are urged to attend a 45-minute-long hands-on Blackboard 101 training session.
Title: Broadcast & VS: Optimize Display of Content
Type:
Date/Time:
11/4/2009, 13:30 - 16:30
Description:
This workshop on the preparation and presentation of visuals for broadcast and video streaming courses is offered in order to assist you in teaching on camera. Topics for discussion include: Presentation of the instructor, Presentation of real objects, Presentation of slides and video materials, Presentation of hand-written materials (blue pads), and the effect of movement. A portion of the workshop will be dedicated to hands-on practice with PowerPoint utilizing guidelines for the design and development which will help ensure clarity, legibility, and presentation of content in interesting ways. For topics related to course administration and classroom management, please register for the companion workshop: Video Streaming Course Management.
Description:
In the event of a pandemic (or catastrophic weather) emergency, instructors will need to use alternate methods of communication (and instruction), such as Blackboard, to reach their students.
Those currently using Blackboard are encouraged to continue to use it both to communicate and to share course content with their students.
Those who have never used Blackboard to communicate with their students are urged to attend a 45-minute-long hands-on Blackboard 101 training session.
Description:
This workshop is designed to offer you suggestions for managing the video streaming component of your broadcast class. In COURSE ADMINISTRATION topic we will cover: Web resources, bookstore services, materials distribution, testing and student assessment, grade distribution, course evaluation, and orientations to site directors and their roles, the extended syllabus design, and copyright and fair use. In CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT we will cover interaction and collaboration with and among students; using the tools available in the classroom; and viewing your lectures. For guidelines and tips about preparing your slideshows and other materials for this delivery mode, please register for the companion workshop: Broadcast and VS Courses: Preparing Content.
Description:
In the event of a pandemic (or catastrophic weather) emergency, instructors will need to use alternate methods of communication (and instruction), such as Blackboard, to reach their students.
Those currently using Blackboard are encouraged to continue to use it both to communicate and to share course content with their students.
Those who have never used Blackboard to communicate with their students are urged to attend a 45-minute-long hands-on Blackboard 101 training session.
Title: Blackboard 8 Sneak Preview: The New Grade Center
Type:
Date/Time:
11/10/2009, 09:30 - 10:30
Description:
New Grade Center Features include:
Stationary Student Names - they don’t scroll out of view
Calculated Columns - Weighted, Total, Average, Minimum/Maximum
Management - Upload/Download, Categories, Smart Views, Grading Periods and Schemas, Organization, show/hide users
Tools - Email, Reports, and Grade History
Title: Blackboard 8 Sneak Preview: The New Grade Center
Type:
Date/Time:
11/11/2009, 13:00 - 14:00
Description:
New Grade Center Features include:
Stationary Student Names - they don’t scroll out of view
Calculated Columns - Weighted, Total, Average, Minimum/Maximum
Management - Upload/Download, Categories, Smart Views, Grading Periods and Schemas, Organization, show/hide users
Tools - Email, Reports, and Grade History
Title: Blackboard 8 Sneak Preview: The New Grade Center
Type:
Date/Time:
11/12/2009, 15:00 - 16:00
Description:
New Grade Center Features include:
Stationary Student Names - they don’t scroll out of view
Calculated Columns - Weighted, Total, Average, Minimum/Maximum
Management - Upload/Download, Categories, Smart Views, Grading Periods and Schemas, Organization, show/hide users
Tools - Email, Reports, and Grade History
Title: Blackboard 8 Sneak Preview: The New Grade Center
Type:
Date/Time:
11/13/2009, 09:00 - 10:00
Description:
New Grade Center Features include:
Stationary Student Names - they don’t scroll out of view
Calculated Columns - Weighted, Total, Average, Minimum/Maximum
Management - Upload/Download, Categories, Smart Views, Grading Periods and Schemas, Organization, show/hide users
Tools - Email, Reports, and Grade History
Description:
Attend this session to jumpstart your semester if you are new to Blackboard and need to get started NOW. The Sprints provide a quick overview of the Blackboard system and the absolute basics you need to post announcements, distribute your syllabus and other course materials, and post your grades. Then, you can plan ahead to return for some or all of the relays for a more in-depth workout with the Blackboard tools and accessories.
Title: Provost’s Conversations on Teaching and Learning
Type:
Date/Time:
11/17/2009, 12:30 - 13:30
Description:
The Provost’s Conversations on Teaching and Learning ( PCTL) is a brown-bag lunch series. At each lunch, an award-winning professor will illustrate, for about 20 minutes, one aspect of his/her teaching (overall philosophy, examples of exemplary teaching moments, etc.). This will be followed by 25 minutes of discussion and question-and-answer. These conversations are intended to provide faculty with opportunities to share, think, and reflect on a wide range of teaching and learning issues. Please see the Provost’s Conversations on Teaching and Learning web site, http://clt.odu.edu/pctl, for the list of faculty conversation leaders and for the dates of future conversations.
Description:
In the event of a pandemic (or catastrophic weather) emergency, instructors will need to use alternate methods of communication (and instruction), such as Blackboard, to reach their students.
Those currently using Blackboard are encouraged to continue to use it both to communicate and to share course content with their students.
Those who have never used Blackboard to communicate with their students are urged to attend a 45-minute-long hands-on Blackboard 101 training session.
Description:
Attend this session to jumpstart your semester if you are new to Blackboard and need to get started NOW. The Sprints provide a quick overview of the Blackboard system and the absolute basics you need to post announcements, distribute your syllabus and other course materials, and post your grades. Then, you can plan ahead to return for some or all of the relays for a more in-depth workout with the Blackboard tools and accessories.
Description:
In the event of a pandemic (or catastrophic weather) emergency, instructors will need to use alternate methods of communication (and instruction), such as Blackboard, to reach their students.
Those currently using Blackboard are encouraged to continue to use it both to communicate and to share course content with their students.
Those who have never used Blackboard to communicate with their students are urged to attend a 45-minute-long hands-on Blackboard 101 training session.
Title: Broadcast & VS: Orientation to the Classroom
Type:
Date/Time:
11/19/2009, 09:00 - 10:00
Description:
This session is designed to orient faculty members to the broadcast classroom and videostreaming in Gornto. Become familiar with the operation of the tools in the classroom and working with the master control room staff. Also, check the calendar for availability of two companion workshops: (1) Preparing Content for the Broadcast and VS Courses and (2) Video Streaming Course Management.
Description:
In the event of a pandemic (or catastrophic weather) emergency, instructors will need to use alternate methods of communication (and instruction), such as Blackboard, to reach their students.
Those currently using Blackboard are encouraged to continue to use it both to communicate and to share course content with their students.
Those who have never used Blackboard to communicate with their students are urged to attend a 45-minute-long hands-on Blackboard 101 training session.
Title: Organization Leader: Non-credit Courses in Bb
Type:
Date/Time:
11/20/2009, 13:30 - 16:30
Description:
This workshop is designed for staff who will be facilitating Organization in Blackboard. Organizations are NON-CREDIT sites in Blackboard that allow for administrative departments and other non-credit units to provide training to the university community. Examples of training include, but are not limited to, network security training and sexual harassment awareness.
Description:
In the event of a pandemic (or catastrophic weather) emergency, instructors will need to use alternate methods of communication (and instruction), such as Blackboard, to reach their students.
Those currently using Blackboard are encouraged to continue to use it both to communicate and to share course content with their students.
Those who have never used Blackboard to communicate with their students are urged to attend a 45-minute-long hands-on Blackboard 101 training session.
