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Blackboard Faculty Training Sessions

posted Sep 23, 2009 6:36 PM by John Ellingsworth
New to using Blackboard? Want to learn more about the tools and features?  UNE Information Technology Services will be hosting Blackboard faculty training sessions on the Biddeford and Portland campus on the following dates:

Thursday 9/24 - Biddeford - 9:00 AM-11:00 AM - Blackboard Level 1 Session; 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - Blackboard Level 1 Session

Tuesday 9/29 - Biddeford - 9:00 AM-11:00 AM - Blackboard Level 1 Session; 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - Blackboard Level 2 Session
Wednesday 9/30 - Portland - 9:00 AM-11:00 AM - Blackboard Level 1 Session; 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - Blackboard Level 2 Session
Thursday 10/1 - Biddeford - 9:00 AM-11:00 AM - Blackboard Level 1 Session; 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - Blackboard Level 2 Session

The Portland sessions will be held in Proctor 103; the Biddeford sessions will be held at the Teaching & Learning Center Model Classroom, Decary Hall 3rd floor.

Session Descriptions

Blackboard Introduction and Overview
In this session, attendees will get a general summary of the Blackboard tool and learn about it's features.  By the end of the session, attendees will understand:
    * what the Blackboard system is
    * how its tools can be used in a course
    * how to log on to Blackboard
    * how to begin to design a course
    * how to upload files
This session is best suited for those who have never used Blackboard CE 8.0, or users of prior versions (including WebCT) who would like a general orientation to what the system can do.


Blackboard Level 1
In this session, attendees will learn about some of the course-building tools available within the Blackboard system.  Discussion and examples will focus on:
    * uploading different types of content
    * customizing course layout and design
    * enhancing learning with communication tools
    * creating assignments and assessments
This session is ideally suited for those who have been through the Introduction and Overview, or who have used Blackboard CE 8.0 to some degree in the past.

Blackboard Level 2
In this session, attendees will learn about some of the more advanced features within the Blackboard system.  Discussion and demonstration will focus on:
    * using the grade book
    * using Selective Release
    * using Respondus
This session is suited for attendees who have completed the previous two sessions, or are current Blackboard CE 8.0 users who would like to enhance their courses though the addition of additional tools.

UNE Information Technology Services is happy to present Blackboard training services to accommodate all different types of learning, whether you learn best in a group, one-on-one with a trainer, or through step-by-step instruction on your own. For more information on each type of training please contact the ITS Help Desk via helpdesk@une.edu or phoning extension 2200.