Spring 2021 Workshops for Developing Courses
Registration is not required for any of these workshops. Please click on dates below to view the workshops. To attend a virtual workshop, click on the Zoom Meeting ID number provided. If you need assistance, please contact online.support@usi.edu.
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Tuesday, November 3
10-10:50 AM
Sharing Lessons Learned
Zoom Meeting ID: 990 3190 6383
What has worked better than expected and not so well for you and your students this semester? These open sessions provide opportunities to learn and share with colleagues.
Thursday, November 12
2-2:50 PM
Using Proctorio for Proctoring Online Exams
Zoom Meeting ID: 310 915 4020
Proctorio is a remote proctoring solution that flags suspicious behavior from students taking exams through Blackboard. In this session, we will overview the basics of Proctorio, how to setup Proctorio in your courses and taking a look at the gradebook settings.
Friday, November 13
10-10:50 AM
Asynchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 983 4798 2631
We will look at using tools such as Teams, VoiceThread, Zoom, and Yammer to help connect you and your students asynchronously.
Monday, November 16
11-11:50 AM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
Tuesday, November 17
2-2:50 PM
If You Build It “They” Will Come
Zoom Meeting ID: 310 915 4020
In this workshop, we will demonstrate and discuss best practices for a student friendly Blackboard course. We will also overview equivalent instructional activities, and how to build a sense of community online.
Wednesday, November 18
10-10:50 AM
Using Proctorio for Proctoring Online Exams
Zoom Meeting ID: 310 915 4020
Proctorio is a remote proctoring solution that flags suspicious behavior from students taking exams through Blackboard. In this session, we will overview the basics of Proctorio, how to setup Proctorio in your courses and taking a look at the gradebook settings.
11-11:50 AM
Sharing Lessons Learned
Zoom Meeting ID: 987 2665 4258
What has worked better than expected and not so well for you and your students this semester? These open sessions provide opportunities to learn and share with colleagues.
2-2:50 PM
Creating Accessible Documents
Zoom Meeting ID: 927 0590 0836
In this workshop, learn how to apply techniques for making digital content such as PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, etc.., and on Blackboard more accessible to all, including those with disabilities. We will also discuss accommodations for students with disabilities specific to the online learning environment.
Thursday, November 19
11-11:50 AM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
1-1:50 PM
Synchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 916 2776 6100
We will primarily focus on Zoom in this session and how to use it to meet with your students synchronously. We will look at using Breakout Rooms and Polling.
Friday, November 20
11-11:50 AM
Asynchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 983 4798 2631
We will look at using tools such as Teams, VoiceThread, Zoom, and Yammer to help connect you and your students asynchronously.
1-1:50 PM
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement
Zoom Meeting ID: 993 7646 6160
We will discuss your goals for student engagement and interaction and then consider active learning strategies that can be adapted in online synchronous and asynchronous environments.
Monday, November 23
2-2:50 PM
Blackboard Archiving
Zoom Meeting ID: 947 6370 6481
On December 1, 2020, we will begin archiving courses. If you have questions about this process the Blackboard Team will be happy to assist you. We are hosting two live Zoom sessions before the Thanksgiving break to go over the export process and answer any questions you might have.
Tuesday, November 24
10-10:50 AM
Blackboard Archiving
Zoom Meeting ID: 976 0064 5121
On December 1, 2020, we will begin archiving courses. If you have questions about this process the Blackboard Team will be happy to assist you. We are hosting two live Zoom sessions before the Thanksgiving break to go over the export process and answer any questions you might have.
Monday, December 14
12-12:50 PM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
1-1:50 PM
Sharing Lessons Learned
Zoom Meeting ID: 987 2665 4258
What has worked better than expected and not so well for you and your students this semester? These open sessions provide opportunities to learn and share with colleagues.
Tuesday, December 15
9-9:50 AM
If You Build It “They” Will Come
Zoom Meeting ID: 310 915 4020
In this workshop, we will demonstrate and discuss best practices for a student friendly Blackboard course. We will also overview equivalent instructional activities, and how to build a sense of community online.
10-10:50 AM
Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running
Zoom Meeting ID: 980 6690 3394
Covid-19 has impacted institutional learning and has forced some of us to transition too online learning rapidly. Over this past semester information technology has seen a rapid increase in tickets related to online learning and we have been taking notes. Using that information, we have come up with “Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running”. If you want to reduce questions from your students, your own workload, and student cheating, this is the sessions for you.
11-11:50 AM
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement
Zoom Meeting ID: 993 7646 6160
We will discuss your goals for student engagement and interaction and then consider active learning strategies that can be adapted in online synchronous and asynchronous environments.
2-2:50 PM
Synchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 922 2241 2114
We will primarily focus on Zoom in this session and how to use it to meet with your students synchronously. We will look at using Breakout Rooms and Polling.
Wednesday, December 16
10-10:50 AM
If You Build It “They” Will Come
Zoom Meeting ID: 310 915 4020
In this workshop, we will demonstrate and discuss best practices for a student friendly Blackboard course. We will also overview equivalent instructional activities, and how to build a sense of community online.
11-11:50 AM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
1-1:50 PM
Using Proctorio for Proctoring Online Exams
Zoom Meeting ID: 991 3787 4034
Proctorio is a remote proctoring solution that flags suspicious behavior from students taking exams through Blackboard. In this session, we will overview the basics of Proctorio, how to setup Proctorio in your courses and taking a look at the gradebook settings.
Thursday, December 17
9-9:50 AM
Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running
Zoom Meeting ID: 970 1505 2502
Covid-19 has impacted institutional learning and has forced some of us to transition too online learning rapidly. Over this past semester information technology has seen a rapid increase in tickets related to online learning and we have been taking notes. Using that information, we have come up with “Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running”. If you want to reduce questions from your students, your own workload, and student cheating, this is the sessions for you.
10-10:50 AM
Asynchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 925 1145 5717
We will look at using tools such as Teams, VoiceThread, Zoom, and Yammer to help connect you and your students asynchronously.
1-1:50 PM
Synchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 981 6735 7855
We will primarily focus on Zoom in this session and how to use it to meet with your students synchronously. We will look at using Breakout Rooms and Polling.
Friday, December 18
10-10:50 AM
Creating Accessible Documents
Zoom Meeting ID: 927 1468 8208
In this workshop, learn how to apply techniques for making digital content such as PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, etc.., and on Blackboard more accessible to all, including those with disabilities. We will also discuss accommodations for students with disabilities specific to the online learning environment.
Monday, January 4
10-10:50 AM
Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running
Zoom Meeting ID: 953 407 81765
Covid-19 has impacted institutional learning and has forced some of us to transition too online learning rapidly. Over this past semester information technology has seen a rapid increase in tickets related to online learning and we have been taking notes. Using that information, we have come up with “Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running”. If you want to reduce questions from your students, your own workload, and student cheating, this is the sessions for you.
1-1:50 PM
Asynchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 934 2864 5915
We will look at using tools such as Teams, VoiceThread, Zoom, and Yammer to help connect you and your students asynchronously.
Tuesday, January 5
10-10:50 AM
First Day Access (Barnes & Noble/Vital Source)
Zoom Meeting ID: 949 3211 5860
This session will be for users wishing to adopt digital course materials via the First Day Access Program through the Campus Store. This session will give an overview of the program and highlight changes in the deployment method within the Blackboard course shell.
11-11:50 AM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
Wednesday, January 6
9-9:50 AM
Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running
Zoom Meeting ID: 967 2148 9168
Covid-19 has impacted institutional learning and has forced some of us to transition too online learning rapidly. Over this past semester information technology has seen a rapid increase in tickets related to online learning and we have been taking notes. Using that information, we have come up with “Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running”. If you want to reduce questions from your students, your own workload, and student cheating, this is the sessions for you.
10-10:50 AM
First Day & Week of Class: Setting the Stage for Learning
Zoom Meeting ID: 924 8295 4381
Explore strategies to create a positive learning environment for your students and engage them in their learning - starting with the first class.
11-11:50 AM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
2-2:50 PM
Creating Accessible Documents
Zoom Meeting ID: 912 2828 1646
In this workshop, learn how to apply techniques for making digital content such as PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, etc.., and on Blackboard more accessible to all, including those with disabilities. We will also discuss accommodations for students with disabilities specific to the online learning environment.
Thursday, January 7
10-10:50 AM
Synchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 957 5008 4457
We will primarily focus on Zoom in this session and how to use it to meet with your students synchronously. We will look at using Breakout Rooms and Polling.
11-11:50 AM
Assessments to Engage Students
Zoom Meeting ID: 925 5217 1281
During this session, you are invited to rethink assessments and exams that align with student outcomes and course context. We will explore online ways to assess student learning while engaging students.
1-1:50 PM
Using Proctorio for Proctoring Online Exams
Zoom Meeting ID: 991 3787 4034
Proctorio is a remote proctoring solution that flags suspicious behavior from students taking exams through Blackboard. In this session, we will overview the basics of Proctorio, how to setup Proctorio in your courses and taking a look at the gradebook settings.
2-2:50 PM
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement
Zoom Meeting ID: 993 7646 6160
We will discuss your goals for student engagement and interaction and then consider active learning strategies that can be adapted in online synchronous and asynchronous environments.
Friday, January 8
10-10:50 AM
First Day & Week of Class: Setting the Stage for Learning
Zoom Meeting ID: 924 8295 4381
Explore strategies to create a positive learning environment for your students and engage them in their learning - starting with the first class.
11-11:50 AM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
1-1:50 PM
Transparent Assignment Design: Small Changes to Boost Confidence
Zoom Meeting ID: 916 1889 9894
Boost your students’ confidence and success with the Transparent Assignment template. Help them understand how and why they are learning course content while aligning the assignment with student learning outcomes.
2-2:50 PM
Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running
Zoom Meeting ID: 974 0493 2180
Covid-19 has impacted institutional learning and has forced some of us to transition too online learning rapidly. Over this past semester information technology has seen a rapid increase in tickets related to online learning and we have been taking notes. Using that information, we have come up with “Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running”. If you want to reduce questions from your students, your own workload, and student cheating, this is the sessions for you.
Monday, January 11
9-9:50 AM
Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running
Zoom Meeting ID: 989 9784 7448
Covid-19 has impacted institutional learning and has forced some of us to transition too online learning rapidly. Over this past semester information technology has seen a rapid increase in tickets related to online learning and we have been taking notes. Using that information, we have come up with “Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running”. If you want to reduce questions from your students, your own workload, and student cheating, this is the sessions for you.
10-10:50 AM
Finding and Using Digital Course Content
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 619 2316
This session will discuss digital course content options available through the Rice Library as well as some no-cost Open Access alternatives to traditional textbooks.
11-11:50 AM
Synchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 989 7123 0177
We will primarily focus on Zoom in this session and how to use it to meet with your students synchronously. We will look at using Breakout Rooms and Polling.
1-1:50 PM
First Day & Week of Class: Setting the Stage for Learning
Zoom Meeting ID: 924 8295 4381
Explore strategies to create a positive learning environment for your students and engage them in their learning - starting with the first class.
Tuesday, January 12
9-9:50 AM
Using Proctorio for Proctoring Online Exams
Zoom Meeting ID: 310 915 4020
Proctorio is a remote proctoring solution that flags suspicious behavior from students taking exams through Blackboard. In this session, we will overview the basics of Proctorio, how to setup Proctorio in your courses and taking a look at the gradebook settings.
11-11:50 AM
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement
Zoom Meeting ID: 993 7646 6160
We will discuss your goals for student engagement and interaction and then consider active learning strategies that can be adapted in online synchronous and asynchronous environments.
2-2:50 PM
Asynchronous Tools for the First Three Weeks
Zoom Meeting ID: 919 9271 8458
We will look at using tools such as Teams, VoiceThread, Zoom, and Yammer to help connect you and your students asynchronously.
Wednesday, January 13
ALL DAY
University-Wide Professional Development Workshops
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10-10:50 AM
Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running
Zoom Meeting ID: 998 8522 2829
Covid-19 has impacted institutional learning and has forced some of us to transition too online learning rapidly. Over this past semester information technology has seen a rapid increase in tickets related to online learning and we have been taking notes. Using that information, we have come up with “Top Ten Tips to Keep Blackboard Running”. If you want to reduce questions from your students, your own workload, and student cheating, this is the sessions for you.
Thursday, January 14
10-10:50 AM
First Day & Week of Class: Setting the Stage for Learning
Zoom Meeting ID: 924 8295 4381
Explore strategies to create a positive learning environment for your students and engage them in their learning - starting with the first class.
11-11:50 AM
Transparent Assignment Design: Small Changes to Boost Confidence
Zoom Meeting ID: 916 1889 9894
Boost your students’ confidence and success with the Transparent Assignment template. Help them understand how and why they are learning course content while aligning the assignment with student learning outcomes.
1-1:50 PM
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement
Zoom Meeting ID: 993 7646 6160
We will discuss your goals for student engagement and interaction and then consider active learning strategies that can be adapted in online synchronous and asynchronous environments.
Friday, January 15
10-10:50 AM
Creating Accessible Documents
Zoom Meeting ID: 994 9881 5746
In this workshop, learn how to apply techniques for making digital content such as PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, etc.., and on Blackboard more accessible to all, including those with disabilities. We will also discuss accommodations for students with disabilities specific to the online learning environment.
1-1:50 PM
Assessments to Engage Students
Zoom Meeting ID: 925 5217 1281
During this session, you are invited to rethink assessments and exams that align with student outcomes and course context. We will explore online ways to assess student learning while engaging students.
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