Center for Teaching and Learning
CTL Faculty Workshop Schedule
Join us for workshops designed to elevate your teaching strategies and enhance your online learning environment. Hosted by the dedicated staff of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), these sessions will explore effective pedagogical approaches and provide hands-on guidance for utilizing online learning software.
Recurring Sessions
Faculty: CTL @ Nite
We regret to inform you that the CTL @ NiTe service will no longer be available. We remain dedicated to assisting you through our alternative resources. You are encouraged to view one of our regularly scheduled sessions for group guidance or, if you require more personalized assistance, please contact us to set up a one-on-one appointment.
Single Sessions
November 4, 2026
Faculty: Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
11/09/2026
November 5, 2026
Faculty: Navigating Blackboard Gradebook: Tips for Instructors and Course Builders
The end of the semester is when the gradebook matters most. Final assignments are coming in, grades need to be calculated, and students want to know where they stand. To help you get ready, we're hosting a live webinar with practical guidance you can put to work right away.
What we'll cover:
- Gradebook setup and organization
- Grade categories and weighting
- The flexible grading interface
- Overall grade setup
Location: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
11/12/2026
November 9, 2026
Faculty: Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
November 10, 2026
Faculty: Using the AI Conversation in Blackboard Ultra
Join us for this micro session on using AI Conversations in Blackboard Ultra, an interactive learning tool designed to engage students in guided, AI-supported dialogue around course concepts and real-world scenarios. Participants will explore how AI Conversations can be incorporated into their courses to promote critical thinking, reflection, problem-solving, and deeper engagement with course content.
Location: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 30 minutes
November 11, 2026
Faculty: Intro to Panopto
Panopto is an easy way to record, livestream, manage and share videos for educational purposes. Panopto’s features include recording presentations, utilizing multiple media feeds, video assignments, quizzes, basic editing features and closed captioning. Similar to YouTube, Panopto allows users to manage a video library that can be integrated in the Blackboard LMS.
Location: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 12:00PM CST
Duration: 30 minutes
November 12, 2026
Faculty: Navigating Blackboard Gradebook: Tips for Instructors and Course Builders
The end of the semester is when the gradebook matters most. Final assignments are coming in, grades need to be calculated, and students want to know where they stand. To help you get ready, we're hosting a live webinar with practical guidance you can put to work right away.
What we'll cover:
- Gradebook setup and organization
- Grade categories and weighting
- The flexible grading interface
- Overall grade setup
Location: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu