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Academic Computing Training for Faculty & Staff

Workshops

Blackboard and Starfish Training for Faculty  

November Schedule

In-Person Sessions

Session I: Blackboard (Original/Ultra) Basics

Description: This session will provide comprehensive instructions covering various facets of Blackboard. These include configuring elements such as Assignments, Quizzes, Attendance tracking(Qwickly), Zoom Integration, and Blackboard Collaborate.

Dates: 11/09/2023—12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Where: James E. Proctor Jr. Building 345 (Third Floor)

Instructors:

  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Chukwuyem Obima, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

 

Session II: How to add Tool links and Upload Files and Create Content Item

Description: This session has been meticulously crafted to offer you straightforward, step-by-step guidance on several critical aspects. These include uploading course content, establishing student discussion boards for active engagement, incorporating Tool Links, and delivering a comprehensive overview of the various online assessment options at your disposal.

Dates: 11/14/2023 — 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Where: James E. Proctor Jr. Building 345 (Third Floor)

Instructors:

  • Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Samuel Nwulu, MSc. (Accessibility Assistant)

Session III: Creating Assessments and Respondus Lockdown Browser

Description: During this session, we will walk you through the process of configuring essential tools like LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, Lockdown Proctoring, and enabling live proctoring for instructors via Zoom, Teams, and more. Learn how to ensure academic integrity in your exams, tests, and quizzes with step-by-step instructions and expert guidance.

Dates: 11/21/2023—12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Where: James E. Proctor Jr. Building 345 (Third Floor)

Instructors:

  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Chukwuyem Obima, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

 

Session IV: Blackboard Grade Center Organization and Best Practices

Description: Join our session on 'Blackboard Grade Center Organization and Best Practices' to discover effective strategies for structuring and managing your Grade Center with efficiency and precision. Learn how to optimize your grading process and enhance the overall educational experience for both you and your students.

Date: 11/23/2023, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Where: James E. Proctor Jr. Building 345 (Third Floor)

Instructors:

  • Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Chukwuyem Obima, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

Session V: Starfish Basics

Description: In this session, you will receive comprehensive step-by-step guidance on expanding the scope of your student success initiatives through the implementation of Starfish progress reports, tracking mechanisms, and tutoring referrals. Gain valuable insights into leveraging Starfish as a powerful tool for monitoring and enhancing student success.

Dates: 11/28/2023—12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Where: James E. Proctor Jr. Building 345 (Third Floor)

Instructors:

  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Samuel Nwulu, MSc. (Accessibility Assistant)

 

October Schedule

 In-Person Session:

Blackboard Grade Center Organization and Best Practices

Description: Join our session on 'Blackboard Grade Center Organization and Best Practices' to discover effective strategies for structuring and managing your Grade Center with efficiency and precision. Learn how to optimize your grading process and enhance the overall educational experience for both you and your students.

Date: 10/24/2023, 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Where: James E. Proctor Jr. Building 345 (Third Floor)

Instructors:

  • Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

September Schedule

Online Sessions:

Session I: Blackboard (Original/Ultra) Basics

Description: This sessions provide instructions on different aspects of Blackboard such as setting up assignments, quizzes, attendance, zoom, Blackboard Collaborate, etc

  • Dates: 09/14/2023—02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

Session II: Creating Assessments and Respondus Lockdown Browser

Description: This session provide step-by-step instructions, how to configure LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, Lockdown Proctoring and Allow instructor live proctoring for your exams, tests and quizzes (via Zoom, Teams, etc.) to ensure academic integrity

  • Dates: 09/19/2023—02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

Session III: How to add Tool links and Upload Files and Create Content Item

Description: This session is designed to provide you with easy step-by-step instructions on how to upload course content, create discussion boards for students to engage in, add Tool Link and provide an overview of the types of online assessments available

  • Dates: 09/22/2023—11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Sara Ibrahim, MSc., (Technology Analyst)

Session IV: Blackboard Grade Center Organization and Best Practices

Description: The Grade Center plays an integral role in student success. What are best practices in Grade Center organization? One-on-one support will be provided.

  • Date: 09/26/2023, 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

Session V: Starfish Basics

Description: This session provide step-by-step instructions on how to scale your student success efforts through starfish progress reports, tracking, tutoring referral. Starfish is a very useful tool for monitoring student success

  • Dates: 09/29/2023—11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Sara Ibrahim, MSc., (Technology Analyst)

August Schedule

Online Sessions:

Session I: Blackboard (Original) Basics

  • These recurrent hands-on sessions provide instructions on different aspects of Blackboard such as setting up assignments, quizzes, attendance, zoom, Blackboard Collaborate
  • Dates: 08/10/2023—2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • TA: Princessa Mwafongo, Ph.D. Candidate, (Technology Accessibility Assistant)

Session II: Blackboard (Ultra) Basics

  • These recurrent hands-on sessions provide instructions on different aspects of the new Blackboard Ultra such as setting up assignments, quizzes, attendance, zoom, Blackboard Collaborate
  • Dates: 08/17/2023—2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • TA: MharinBinta Ferdous, PhD. (Technology Accessibility Assistant)

Session III: Starfish Basics

  • Starfish is a very useful tool for monitoring student success. Follow through as we expose you to some of the usefulness of this awesome learning enhancement tool.
  • Dates: 08/24/2023—5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Sara Ibrahim, MSc., (Technology Analyst)

Session IV: Blackboard Grade Center Organization and Best Practices

  • Description: The Grade Center plays an integral role in student success. What are best practices in Grade Center organization? One-on-one support will be provided.
  • Date: 08/31/2023, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Meeting

Instructors:

  • Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)
  • Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

 

Other Training Formats

  • Asynchronous (self-paced) training: The training is available in Blackboard. Please, self-enroll in the course through this link. If you need assitance in the course, send a message to the instructor using the corresponding course menu item 'Send Email to Instructor'. Cost: FREE
  • Synchronous Training: This training uses both face-to-face and online delivery methods. 
  • Chat and Videoconferencing: This real-time training is conducted by Academic Computing instructors in Blackboard Collaborate. Please contact Academic Computing to schedule a session; use the contact link on the menu of this page. Cost: FREE

NOTE: In addition, Academic Computing team offer on-request online appointment hours for advisory on course technology and troubleshooting, send request by email specifying course section. 

Contact

Email us at helpdesk@bowiestate.edu