February 24, 2020 12:00 AM - March 01, 2020 11:59 PM (Online Only)
Bb: Online Organization Leader Training
Workshop by Daniel Greenwood.
In this self-paced, online workshop, participants become familiar with the Blackboard workspace and how to facilitate NON-CREDIT organization sites. Topics include how to utilize the basic Blackboard menus, Control Panel, and tools. Time will be dedicated to exploring best practices and common customizations to organization sites.
Registrants receive an email on the start date explaining how to locate the workshop in Blackboard.
After completing the workshop, participants will be able to:
Anticipated workshop outcomes:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 15 of 15 seats available.
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February 25, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Gornto 101)
Online Discussions: Design Strategies & Essentials
Workshop by Christine Nickel and Kristin White.
Are your discussion boards lacking in engagement? Discussion boards are commonly used tools to “enhance” engagement but frequently miss the mark. Join us to explore design strategies to help take your discussion boards to the next level and promote higher order thinking rather than basic recall.
This workshop does NOT focus on the setup of your discussion boards but the strategy behind using them.
*This workshop is a precursor to the 2020 Faculty Summer Conference, Transforming the Online Student Learning Experience. Participants will be entered in a special prize drawing at the conference if they attend 3 or more.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 9 of 15 seats available.
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February 25, 2020 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM (Gornto 101)
Bb: Engaging Students with VoiceThread
Workshop by Daniel Greenwood.
VoiceThread is a collaboration tool available in Blackboard that allows faculty and students to share and discuss content using text, images, audio, and video. VoiceThread combines a media player with interactive tools to facilitate online discussions and media-based feedback. This session will focus on using VoiceThread in Blackboard.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 12 of 15 seats available.
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February 26, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Gornto 101)
Bb: Assignments, Tests, and Grading
Workshop by Deborah Norris and Daniel Greenwood.
Participants will explore strategies and effective practices for online assessments including assignments, tests and grading. The workshop will consist of active discussion and hands-on practice in creating a variety of assessment techniques.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 15 of 15 seats available.
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February 26, 2020 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Gornto 101)
Effective Recording Strategies
Workshop by Rachel Jones and Spring Brennan.
This 1-hour workshop explores strategies for improving your instructional videos—from planning to production. Learn from CLT’s multimedia experts the tips and tricks for creating high-quality recordings and how to prevent problems during recording. Discussion will cover the importance of
*This workshop is a precursor to the 2020 Faculty Summer Conference, Transforming the Online Student Learning Experience. Participants will be entered in a special prize drawing at the conference if they attend 3 or more.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 12 of 15 seats available.
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February 27, 2020 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Gornto 101)
Bb: Zoom Integration
Workshop by Daniel Greenwood.
Zoom is an online meeting tool where faculty and students can engage in synchronous collaboration using text, audio, and video. Participants in online meetings can also share applications and a whiteboard, and even record the meeting.
This workshop focuses on how to use Zoom within Blackboard.
*This workshop is a precursor to the 2020 Faculty Summer Conference, Transforming the Online Student Learning Experience. Participants will be entered in a special prize drawing at the conference if they attend 3 or more.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 12 of 15 seats available.
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March 02, 2020 12:00 PM - March 08, 2020 11:59 PM (Online Only)
Zoom: Online Web Conferencing Basics
Workshop by Kristin White.
This self-paced, online workshop introduces Zoom, an online meeting tool where faculty, staff, and students can engage in synchronous collaboration using text, audio, and video. Participants in Zoom meetings can also share applications and a whiteboard, and even record the meeting.
This workshop focuses on how to both participate in and create Zoom meetings, as well as exploring its tools, features, and settings.
Registrants receive an email on the start date explaining how to locate the workshop in Blackboard.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Additional skills may include:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 11 of 15 seats available.
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March 03, 2020 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Gornto 101)
Going Pro with Your Videos
Workshop by Clt Personnel.
During this 1-hour workshop, we will explore audio and video options available for your courses and how to request such services if you choose to collaborate with CLT and ATS.
*This workshop is a precursor to the 2020 Faculty Summer Conference, Transforming the Online Student Learning Experience. Participants will be entered in a special prize drawing at the conference if they attend 3 or more.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 10 of 15 seats available.
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March 04, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Gornto 101)
Preventing Student Plagiarism
Workshop by Spring Brennan.
Plagiarism can be discouraged by designing assessments that emphasize writing mechanics, revision processes, and real-world relevance. Join us to discuss the causes of student plagiarism at ODU and strategies for redesigning essay, research paper, and discussion post assignments.
The workshop also addresses plagiarism as a symptom of learning disabilities—and how to create accessible writing assignments.
*This workshop is a precursor to the 2020 Faculty Summer Conference, Transforming the Online Student Learning Experience. Participants will be entered in a special prize drawing at the conference if they attend 3 or more.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 13 of 15 seats available.
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March 05, 2020 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM (Gornto 101)
Bb: Using the Kaltura My Media Tool
Workshop by Daniel Greenwood.
Explore options for creating and embedding video using the Kaltura Media application in Blackboard. Explore using Kaltura’s Media Upload, Webcam, Desktop Capture and Video Quiz features within your Blackboard course sites.
By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 14 of 15 seats available.
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March 16, 2020 12:00 AM - April 26, 2020 11:59 PM (Online Only)
Foundational Strategies for Effective Online Teaching
Workshop by CHRISTY LOW.
This six-week Web-based workshop introduces faculty to a number of strategies foundational to effective online teaching. Based on the assumption that online teaching dynamics require different competencies and facilitation skills from those required in face-to-face teaching, this session will guide participants through the steps of planning, organizing, and facilitating online courses. The workshop will focus on:
Registrants receive an email on the start date explaining how to locate the workshop in Blackboard.
The overall goal of this workshop is to provide opportunities for participants to explore and discuss best practices for engaging and collaborating with students while providing content in an asynchronous or synchronous environment.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to use skills or concepts identified or practiced in the workshop to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 8 of 15 seats available.
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March 17, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Gornto 101)
Bb: Engaging Students with VoiceThread
Workshop by Kristin White and Melissa Ferguson.
VoiceThread is a collaboration tool available in Blackboard that allows faculty and students to share and discuss content using text, images, audio, and video. VoiceThread combines a media player with interactive tools to facilitate online discussions and media-based feedback. This session will focus on using VoiceThread in Blackboard.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 14 of 15 seats available.
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March 18, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Gornto 101)
WordPress: Creating Your Faculty Website
Workshop by Faisal Mahmud.
WordPress is a popular online tool for building websites—no experience with coding is needed. It offers flexible, customizable features, templates, and sharing options. Use it to create a faculty website to document your professional activities and expertise, such as your teaching, research, publications, or service at ODU. E-portfolios, collaborative projects, and learning communities can also be built within WordPress. Workshop topics include:
Participants must confirm their MIDAS login to ODU WordPress in advance. Request access from the ITS Help Desk, if you can’t log in.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 11 of 15 seats available.
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March 19, 2020 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM (Gornto 101)
Dynamic Presentations: PowerPoint Beyond Bullets
Workshop by Clt Personnel.
This workshop will discuss various design strategies, best practices for content creation, and additional features that can make your PowerPoint presentations more dynamic and engaging for your students.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 11 of 15 seats available.
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March 23, 2020 12:00 AM - March 29, 2020 11:59 PM (Online Only)
Bb: Online Getting Started
Workshop by Kristin White.
This self-paced, online workshop introduces Blackboard and its common features and tools. It covers the basic tasks for setting up a new course site, plus content organization and course management strategies. Topics include:
Registrants receive an email on the start date explaining how to locate the workshop in Blackboard.
Blackboard: Online Getting Started is suitable for first-time users and for new faculty. It serves as a prerequisite for CLT’s other Blackboard workshops.
After completing the workshop, participants will be able to:
Enrollment is currently open. There are 15 of 15 seats available.
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