Academic Computing Blackboard Training for Faculty

July 2023 (In-Person Training) Schedule

In-Person Sessions:

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

Session I: Blackboard (Original) Basics

· These recurrent in-person and hands-on sessions provide instructions on different aspects of Blackboard such as setting up assignments, quizzes, attendance, zoom, Blackboard Collaborate

· Dates: 07/13/2023�"2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Instructors:

· Mr. Azubuike Enwere, MSc. Technology Analyst

· TA: Ms. Princessa Mwafongo, Ph.D. Candidate, Technology Accessibility Assistant

Session II: Blackboard (Ultra) Basics

· These recurrent in-person and hands-on sessions provide instructions on different aspects of the new Blackboard Ultra such as setting up assignments, quizzes, attendance, zoom, Blackboard Collaborate

· Dates: 07/20/2023�"2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Instructors:

· Mr. Azubuike Enwere, MSc. Technology Analyst

· TA: Ms. Mharin Binta Ferdous, MSc., 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: 07/27/2023�"2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Instructors:

· Ms. Oluwatoyin Parrish, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

· TA: Mr. George Idoko, PhD. Candidate, Technology Accessibility Assistant

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: 08/03/2023, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Instructors:

· Mr. Azubuike Enwere, MSc. (Technology Analyst)

· TA: Ms. Princessa Mwafongo, PhD Candidate, Technology Accessibility Assistant