Workshop Archives

Below are the workshop archives presented in previously. More archives will be added at the end of each month.

  • 2026

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      03/13/2026: Faculty: Intro to Panopto

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      03/13/2026: Student: Blackboard Open Sessions

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      03/12/2026: Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners

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      03/11/2026: Faculty: Using the AI Assistant in Blackboard Ultra

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      03/10/2026: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      03/09/2026: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      03/06/2026: Faculty: Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session)

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      03/05/2026: Faculty: Addressing Accessibility with Blackboard Ally

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      03/03/2026: Faculty: Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

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      02/26/2026: Faculty: Using Alt Text

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      02/25/2025: Student: Via Open Session

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      02/24/2026: Faculty: Using the AI Design Assistant in Blackboard Ultra

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      02/17/2026: Faculty: Digital Accessibility in the University Classroom

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      02/11/2026: Faculty: Interactive Assessments with Panopto

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      02/06/2026: Students: Maximizing Learning Processes with Instructional Technology

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      02/05/2026: Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      02/05/2026: Faculty: Blackboard Ally

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      02/05/2026: Students: Communication Tools

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      02/04/2026: Students: Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra

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      02/03/2026: Students: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      02/03/2026: Students: Intro to Blackboard Original

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      02/02/2026: Students: Blackboard Submissions

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      01/22/2026: Faculty: Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

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  • 2025

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      12/18/2025: Faculty: Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session)

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      12/18/2025: Faculty: Open Session

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      12/18/2025: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      12/17/2025: Faculty: Digital Accessibility in the University Classroom

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      12/16/2025: Faculty: Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

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      12/11/2025: Faculty: Intro to Panopto

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      12/10/2025: Faculty: What is Blackboard Ally?

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      12/10/2025: Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners

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      12/08/2025: Faculty: Using the AI Design Assistant in Blackboard Ultra

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      12/04/2025: Student: Via Open Session

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      11/14/2025: Student: Blackboard Open Sessions

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      10/30/2025: Faculty: Visual Design & Psychology for Accessibility

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      10/23/2025: Faculty: Showcasing AI Options

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      10/22/2025: Faculty: Using Alt Text

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      10/21/2025: Faculty: Humanizing Online Learning (RSI)

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      10/16/2025: Faculty: Communities of Practice with Susan Adams

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      09/25/2025: Students: Maximizing Learning Processes with Instructional Technology

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      09/24/2025: Faculty: Accessible Word Documents

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      09/23/2025: Student: Blackboard Communication Tools

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      09/22/2025: Student: Intro to Blackboard Ultra

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      09/18/2025: Student: Blackboard Submissions

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      09/18/2025: Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      09/16/2025: Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners

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      09/16/2025: Faculty: Exploring Grade Center Features in Blackboard Learn Ultra

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      09/15/2025: Student: Intro to Blackboard Original

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      09/11/2025: Faculty: Universal Design Principles

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      09/11/2025: Student: Blackboard Communication Tools

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      09/10/2025: Faculty: Here's what I learned using Bb Ultra for the first time this summer

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      08/13/2025: Faculty: Regular and Substantive Interaction

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      06/30/2025: Faculty: VoiceThread to Panopto Transition

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      04/29/2025: Faculty: Assessing Student Learning in Blackboard Ultra

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      04/22/2025: Faculty: Interactive Assessments with Panopto

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      04/02/2025: Faculty: Generational Needs for Adult Learners

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      02/27/2025: Faculty: Using the AI Design Assistant in Blackboard Ultra

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      02/24/2025: Faculty: Transitioning Blackboard Learn Courses to Ultra Courses: Best Practice

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      01/06/2025: Adjunct Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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  • 2024

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      12/19/2024: Faculty: Introduction to Panopto

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      12/18/2024: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      12/17/2024: Faculty: Regular and Substantive Interaction

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      12/16/2024: Faculty: VoiceThread to Panopto Transition

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      12/12/2024: Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Transition: Best Practices for Preparing Course Materials

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      12/06/2024: Faculty: Ultra Preview

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      11/22/2024: Student: Blackboard Open Sessions

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      11/21/2024: Student: Via Open Session

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      11/15/2024: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      10/16/2024: Faculty: Interactive Assessments with Panopto

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      09/06/2024: Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      09/06/2024: Students: Blackboard Submissions

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      09/05/2024: Students: Maximizing Learning Processes with Instructional Technology

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      09/05/2024: Student: Introduction to Via

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      09/04/2024: Students: Communication Tools

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      08/21/2024: Faculty: Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information

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      08/12/2024: Faculty: Blackboard Adjunct Training

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      07/19/2024: Faculty: Course Design Essentials Cohort

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      07/18/2024: Faculty: Class for Zoom Preview

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      07/16/2024: Faculty: Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information

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      05/02/2024: Faculty: BCA Lunch 'n Learn – Overview of Accessibility

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      04/26/2024: Faculty: Building a Culture of Accessibility and Inclusion Cohort

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      04/25/2024: Faculty: Advanced Blackboard Tools

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      04/25/2024: Faculty: Customizing Your Course Orientation

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      04/23/2024: Faculty: Navigating the Grade Center

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      04/18/2024: Faculty: An Overview of UDL & Accessibility

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      04/16/2024: Faculty: A Preview of Blackboard Ultra

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      04/04/2024: Faculty: Teaching and Supporting First Generation Students

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      04/02/2024: Faculty: Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT)

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      03/21/2024: Faculty: Panopto: Overcoming Public Speaking Discomfort

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      03/21/2024: Faculty: Visual Design & Psychology for Accessibility

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      03/20/2024: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      03/19/2024: Faculty: Exploring Blackboard Tools

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      03/06/2024: Faculty: An Overview of UDL & Accessibility

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      02/28/2024: Faculty: Strategies for Inclusive Teaching

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      02/22/2024: Faculty: Generational Needs for Adult Learners

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      02/21/2024: Faculty: Panopto Overview

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      02/20/2024: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      02/15/2024: Faculty: Supporting the Needs of Neurodiverse Learners

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      02/13/2024: Faculty: AI Roundtable

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      02/08/2024: Faculty: The PLC Process: Assessment and Collaboration

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      01/30/2024: Faculty: Tracking Attendance in Blackboard

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      01/25/2023: Faculty: Ultra Base Navigation

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      01/18/2024: Faculty: Welcome Session for Adjunct Professors

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      01/17/2024: Faculty: Open Sessions

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  • 2023

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      12/07/2023: Faculty: Via Open Session

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      12/06/2023: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      12/05/2023: Student: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      12/01/2023: Students: Blackboard Open Session

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      11/30/2023: Faculty: Semester Starter Pack: Preparing for the Spring 2024 Semester

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      11/28/2023: Faculty: Panopto Overview

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      11/16/2023: Faculty: Chat GPT

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      11/09/2023: Faculty: Visual Design & Psychology for Accessibility in Course Design

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      11/08/2023: Faculty: Navigating the Grade Center

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      11/02/2023: Faculty: Blackboard Course Reporting

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      10/25/2023: Faculty: Tracking Attendance in Blackboard

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      10/18/2023: Faculty: Generational Needs for Adult Learners

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      10/11/2023: Faculty: Interactive Assessments with Panopto

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      10/05/2023: Faculty: Strategies for Inclusive Teaching: Supporting Diverse Learners

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      9/19/2023: Faculty: Professional Learning Community Starter Kit

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      9/14/2023: Faculty: Think Outside of the Syllabus! Customizing Your Course Orientation

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      9/13/2023: Students: Introduction to Via

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      9/12/2023: Faculty: Introduction to Via

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      9/07/2023: Students: Blackboard Submissions

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      9/1/2023: Students: Introduction to Blackboard

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      8/30/2023: Students: Communication Tools

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      8/29/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      8/24/2023: Students: Communication Tools

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      8/23/2023: Faculty: CTL @NiTe

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      8/23/2023: Students: CTL @NiTe

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      8/23/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      8/17/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      8/16/2023: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      8/15/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      8/10/2023: Faculty: Ultra Base Navigation

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      8/8/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      8/2/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      7/25/2023: Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation

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      7/20/2023: Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation

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      7/20/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      7/18/2023: Faculty: Humanizing Online Courses with VoiceThread

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      7/12/2023: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      7/11/2023: Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation

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      7/11/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      7/11/2023: Faculty: Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

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      7/7/2023: Faculty: Designing Your Online Course (DYOC)

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      7/6/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      7/6/2023: Faculty: Welcome Session for Adjunct Professors

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      6/29/2023: Faculty: LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      6/27/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread and Storytelling

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      6/15/2023: Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation

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      6/8/2023: Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation

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      6/7/2023: Faculty: Intro to Blackboard

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      6/6/2023: Faculty: Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)

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      6/6/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      6/2/2023: Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation

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      5/31/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      5/30/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

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      5/23/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      5/23/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      5/17/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      5/16/2023: Students: Communication Tools

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      5/16/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Advanced Skills

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      5/11/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      5/10/2023: Faculty: Intro to Blackboard

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      This workshop is for instructors who are new to using Blackboard. The CTL instructional designers will walk you through the interface and discuss the key elements to include in your course shell (even if you are teaching hybrid or F2F)! We will explain the basic Blackboard tools and features, and offer guidance and support for managing your courses.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      5/9/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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      5/4/2023: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      4/25/2023: Faculty: Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

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      4/18/2023: Faculty: HyFlex Training with Panopto

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      4/7/2023: Faculty: Writing Across the Curriculum and The Writing Fellow Program

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      4/1/2023: Faculty: Adjunct Faculty Workshop

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      3/31/2023: Faculty: Quality Matters Fundamentals

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      3/29/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      3/21/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      3/21/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Advanced Skills

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      3/20/2023: Faculty: Quality Matters Fundamentals

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      3/16/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      3/14/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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      3/8/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      3/7/2023: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      2/28/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      2/28/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      2/22/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      2/21/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

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      2/16/2023: Faculty: Online Exam Proctoring: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      2/16/2023: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      2/15/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      2/15/2023: Students: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      2/14/2023: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      2/9/2023: Faculty: How to Effectively Use Tool & Align Your Learning Objectives to Deliver Content / Enable Learner Interaction

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      2/9/2023: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      2/8/2023: Faculty: Online Exam Proctoring: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      2/8/2023: Students: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      2/7/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      2/7/2023: Faculty: No Boring Lectures Allowed! High-Impact Best Practices for Synchronous Sessions

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      2/3/2023: Students: Blackboard Open Session

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      2/2/2023: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests

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      2/1/2023: Students: Blackboard Open Session

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      2/1/2023: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      1/27/2023: Students: Blackboard Open Session

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      1/25/2023: Students: Blackboard Communication Tools

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      1/24/2023: Students: Blackboard Communication Tools

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      1/24/2023: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      1/20/2023: Students: Blackboard Open Session

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      1/19/2023: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      1/19/2023: Students: Blackboard Communication Tools

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      1/18/2023: Students: Blackboard Communication Tools

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      1/18/2023: Students: Maximizing Learning Processes with Instructional Technology

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      1/17/2023: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      1/17/2023: Faculty: Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

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      1/13/2023: Students: Blackboard Open Session

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      1/12/2023: Students: Blackboard Communication Tools

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      1/12/2023: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      1/11/2023: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      1/10/2023: Faculty: HyFlex Format with Webex

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      1/12/2023: Faculty: HyFlex Format with Webex

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      1/5/2023: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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  • 2022

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      12/15/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      12/15/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Advanced Skills

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      12/6/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      11/30/2022: Faculty: Semester Starter Pack: Preparing for the Spring 2023 Semester

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      11/30/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      11/29/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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      11/22/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread and Storytelling

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      11/18/2022: Faculty: Panopto Overview

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      11/18/2022: Faculty: Panopto Overview

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      11/15/2022: Faculty: Panopto Overview

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      11/15/2022: Faculty: Panopto Overview

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      11/15/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      11/15/2022: Faculty: Teaching Languages with VoiceThread

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      11/10/2022: Faculty: Semester Starter Pack: Preparing for the Spring 2023 Semester

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      11/8/2022: Faculty: Using VoiceThread for Student Portfolios

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      11/8/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      11/2/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      11/1/2022: Faculty: Navigating the Grade Center

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      10/27/2022: Faculty: Master Course Workshop

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      10/26/2022: Faculty: Master Course Workshop

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      10/25/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      10/20/2022: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      10/20/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      10/13/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      10/12/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      10/11/2022: Faculty: Navigating the Grade Center

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      10/11/2022: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      10/04/2022: Students: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      10/04/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      9/29/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      9/28/2022: Faculty: Open Sessions

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      9/28/2022: Students: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      9/27/2022: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      9/27/2022: Faculty: Assessment as Engagement

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      9/22/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      9/21/2022: Faculty: How to Effectively Use Tools & Align Your Learning Objectives to Deliver Content / Enable Learner Interaction

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      9/21/2022: Faculty: Quality Matters Success Story

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      9/21/2022: Students: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      9/20/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      9/20/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      9/20/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      9/16/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      9/15/2022: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      9/15/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      9/15/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      9/15/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      9/14/2022: Students: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      9/14/2022: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      9/13/2022: Students: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)

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      9/13/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

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      9/13/2022: Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session

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      9/7/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      9/07/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      9/6/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      9/2/2022: Students: Collaborate Ultra and Cisco Webex

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      9/1/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      9/1/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      9/1/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      8/31/2022: Students: Collaborate Ultra and Cisco Webex

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      8/30/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      8/30/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      8/29/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      8/26/2022: Students: Collaborate Ultra and Cisco Webex

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      8/25/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      8/25/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      8/24/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      5/23/2022: Students: Collaborate Ultra and Cisco Webex

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      8/23/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      8/23/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      8/18/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      8/16/2022: Faculty: Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

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      In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      8/10/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      8/4/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      8/2/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      7/27/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      7/26/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      7/26/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      7/19/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      7/19/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

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      7/13/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      7/12/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      7/7/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      6/28/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      6/22/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      6/16/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      6/15/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      6/14/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      6/7/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      6/2/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      5/31/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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      5/25/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      5/24/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      5/19/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      5/18/2022: Students: Collaborate Ultra Orientation

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      5/17/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

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      5/16/2022: Students: Blackboard Student Orientation

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      5/13/2022: Students: Collaborate Ultra Orientation

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      5/12/2022: Students: Blackboard Student Orientation

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      5/11/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      5/10/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      4/28/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      4/26/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      4/25/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      4/19/2022: Faculty: Setting Students Up for Final Exam Success

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      4/12/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      4/14/2022: Faculty: Strategies for Inclusive Teaching: Supporting Diverse Learners

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      4/12/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      4/11/2022: Faculty: Spring Cleaning! Preparing your Summer courses

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      4/7/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      4/6/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      4/5/2022: Faculty: Spring Cleaning! Preparing your Summer courses

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      3/31/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      3/30/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      3/29/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      3/24/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      3/23/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      3/22/2022: Faculty: Engaging Students Using the Discussion Board

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      3/22/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Advanced Skills

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      3/17/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      3/16/2022: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      3/15/2022: Faculty: Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

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      3/9/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      3/8/2022: Faculty: Best Practices for HyFlex Course Facilitation

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      2/18/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      2/17/2022: Faculty: Best Practices for HyFlex Course Facilitation

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      2/16/2022: Faculty: Connecting with Students using Collaborate Ultra

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      2/11/2022: Students: Computer Basics

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      2/11/2022: Faculty: Computer Basics

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      2/10/2022: Faculty: Computer Basics

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      2/10/2022: Students: Computer Basics

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      2/10/2022: Faculty: Digital Storytelling as a Pedagogical Tool: Faculty Driven Workshop

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      2/9/2022: Students: Computer Basics

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      2/9/2022: Faculty: Computer Basics

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      2/8/2022: Faculty: Computer Basics

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      2/8/2022: Students: Computer Basics

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      2/8/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      2/2/2022: Faculty: Quality Matters Overview

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      2/1/2022: Faculty: Assessment as Engagement

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      1/31/2022: Faculty: Creating Accessible Lectures with WebEx

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      1/27/2022: Faculty: Create a Via-to-Blackboard Assignment Link

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      1/27/2022: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      1/26/2022: Students: VIA Open Session

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      1/26/2022: Faculty: Create a Via-to-Blackboard Assignment Link

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      1/25/2022: Students: Introduction to Via

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      1/25/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      1/25/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3: Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/25/2022: Faculty: Create a Via-to-Blackboard Assignment Link

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      1/24/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      1/21/2022: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      1/20/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      1/20/2022: Faculty: VIA Open Session

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      1/20/2022: Students: VIA Open Session

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      1/19/2022: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      1/19/2022: Students: Introduction to Via

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      1/19/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      1/18/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Via

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      1/18/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      1/18/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing

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      1/18/2022: Students: Introduction to Via

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      1/14/2022: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      1/14/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      1/13/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      1/13/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      1/13/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      1/13/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Via

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      1/12/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      1/12/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      1/12/2022: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      1/12/2022: Faculty: VIA Open Session

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      1/11/2022: Faculty: VIA Open Session

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      1/11/2022: Faculty: Introduction to Via

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      1/11/2022: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      1/11/2022: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      1/11/2022: Faculty: Open Session

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      1/10/2022: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      1/6/2022: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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  • 2021

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      12/16/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CST

      12/14/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      12/9/2021: Faculty: Jump Start Your Spring 2022 Course!

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      Enjoy your winter break knowing that your Spring 2022 course is set and ready for your return in January! Due to the annual Blackboard Upgrade, we encourage all faculty to complete all course copies, course clean-up, and re-organization before the Fall semester ends! This workshop will include a walk-through of the QM compliant template, we will show you a quick way to adjust all availability and due dates at once, and offer hands-on support for preparing your Spring 2022 courses!

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CST

      12/8/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CST

      12/7/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4 and Test Bank Network

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      Find out how Respondus 4 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CST

      12/1/2021: Faculty: Jump Start Your Spring 2022 Course!

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      Enjoy your winter break knowing that your Spring 2022 course is set and ready for your return in January! Due to the annual Blackboard Upgrade, we encourage all faculty to complete all course copies, course clean-up, and re-organization before the Fall semester ends! This workshop will include a walk-through of the QM compliant template, we will show you a quick way to adjust all availability and due dates at once, and offer hands-on support for preparing your Spring 2022 courses!

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CST

      11/30/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 3:00PM CST

      11/30/2021: Faculty: Technology Tools

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      If you are looking to incorporate new technology tools into your Spring 2022 courses, please plan to attend this workshop. CTL will demo a few free technology tools that faculty may use to engage with students or enhance course facilitation. We will offer guidance and support for ways to make the technology work for you!

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CST

      11/22/2021: Faculty: Creating Accessible Lectures with WebEx

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      This workshop will guide faculty on using the transcription feature in WebEx. Faculty will learn how to enable the transcription feature and how to upload recorded sessions to Blackboard courses. Additionally, we will discuss best practices for using the WebEx transcription feature which allows faculty and students to quickly review the synchronous discussions for later evaluation. Imagine how powerful transcriptions will prove to be for making your lectures more accessible! Please join us!

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CST

      11/18/2021: Faculty: Exam Preparation: Respondus Lockdown Browser

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CST

      11/18/2021: Faculty: Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CST

      11/17/2021: Faculty: Computer Basics

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      If it’s been a while since you needed to use a computer for instruction and you’re feeling overwhelmed- or if you just want a refresher on some fundamental computer skills- this workshop is for you! In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
      - Use a mouse and keyboard more effectively
      - Navigate computer files and applications
      - Use tabs, bookmarks, and download files online
      - Do basic troubleshooting when you have technical issues

      Location: Library Room 2401B
      Time: 10:30AM CST

      11/16/2021: Faculty: Navigating the Grade Center

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      Are you frustrated with duplicate grade columns? Are your “total points” not adding up as they should? Come explore the Grade Center with us! We will discuss best practices on how to keep your grade center organized, and how to manage student progress.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CST

      11/9/2021: Faculty: Computer Basics

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      If it’s been a while since you needed to use a computer for instruction and you’re feeling overwhelmed- or if you just want a refresher on some fundamental computer skills- this workshop is for you! In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
      - Use a mouse and keyboard more effectively
      - Navigate computer files and applications
      - Use tabs, bookmarks, and download files online
      - Do basic troubleshooting when you have technical issues

      Location: Library Room 2401B
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      11/8/2021: Faculty: Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CST

      11/3/2021: Faculty: Computer Basics

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      If it’s been a while since you needed to use a computer for instruction and you’re feeling overwhelmed- or if you just want a refresher on some fundamental computer skills- this workshop is for you! In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
      - Use a mouse and keyboard more effectively
      - Navigate computer files and applications
      - Use tabs, bookmarks, and download files online
      - Do basic troubleshooting when you have technical issues

      Location: GSU Library Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      11/3/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      10/28/2021: Faculty: Best Practices for HyFlex Course Facilitation

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      This workshop will discuss ways faculty can ensure that all students are engaged with the content, the instructor, and their peers. We will have a discussion on how to address your individual course needs, and ways to make teaching in HyFlex modality interactive. This workshop will be offered both F2F and virtually.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      10/27/2021: Faculty: Exam Preparation: Respondus Lockdown Browser

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      10/26/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      This workshop is for instructors who are BRAND NEW to using Blackboard. The CTL instructional designers will walk you through the interface, and explain the basic Blackboard tools and features. We will offer guidance and support for ways to successfully manage your courses.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      10/21/2021: Faculty: Navigating the Grade Center

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      Are you frustrated with duplicate grade columns? Are your “total points” not adding up as they should? Come explore the Grade Center with us! We will discuss best practices on how to keep your grade center organized, and how to manage student progress.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      10/20/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 3:00PM CDT

      10/20/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      10/14/2021: Faculty: Best Practices for HyFlex Course Facilitation

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      This workshop will discuss ways faculty can ensure that all students are engaged with the content, the instructor, and their peers. We will have a discussion on how to address your individual course needs, and ways to make teaching in HyFlex modality interactive. This workshop will be offered both F2F and virtually.

      Location: Classroom D34160
      Time: 1:30PM CDT

      10/13/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      10/12/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      Find out how Respondus 4 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      10/12/2021: Faculty: Best Practices for HyFlex Course Facilitation

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      This workshop will discuss ways faculty can ensure that all students are engaged with the content, the instructor, and their peers. We will have a discussion on how to address your individual course needs, and ways to make teaching in HyFlex modality interactive. This workshop will be offered both F2F and virtually.

      Location: Classroom D2444
      Time: 1:30PM CDT

      10/11/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard..

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      10/7/2021: Faculty: Best Practices for HyFlex Course Facilitation

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      This workshop will discuss ways faculty can ensure that all students are engaged with the content, the instructor, and their peers. We will have a discussion on how to address your individual course needs, and ways to make teaching in HyFlex modality interactive. This workshop will be offered both F2F and virtually.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      10/5/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      10/4/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      9/28/2021: Students: Exam Preparation: Respondus Lockdown Browser

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      This student workshop will provide tips and best practices for taking online exams. If you are planning to use the Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) for your final exams, please encourage your students to attend this RLDB workshop for additional support. We will walk them through the steps required to download the browser and offer tips for successfully taking a proctored exam.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      9/23/2021: Faculty: Changing the Narrative of Group Work

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      Many students are challenged by group assignments or projects. In fact, many students despise them. Yet, group projects remain one of the best ways to promote interaction and engagement among students. Group work, when design properly, can be an effective way to achieve learning outcomes and does not have to be a headache for instructors or students. This workshop will discuss different ways to set up group work in your courses, re-envision your current group practices, or simply navigate the “groups” tool in Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      9/21/2021: Faculty: Changing the Narrative of Group Work

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      Many students are challenged by group assignments or projects. In fact, many students despise them. Yet, group projects remain one of the best ways to promote interaction and engagement among students. Group work, when design properly, can be an effective way to achieve learning outcomes and does not have to be a headache for instructors or students. This workshop will discuss different ways to set up group work in your courses, re-envision your current group practices, or simply navigate the “groups” tool in Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      9/15/2021: Faculty: Quality Matters Overview

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      This overview session will explain the Quality Matters (QM) peer review process, the QM rubric, and the various QM training available to GSU faculty. You will get a sneak peek at the QM specific review standards, and the GSU Quality Matters Blackboard template available to aid in faculty course development.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      9/14/2021: Faculty: Via Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      9/13/2021: Faculty: Creating and Using Rubrics

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      Rubrics are essential to assessing student work, and they help students understand the criteria in which they are being evaluated. This workshop will outline how to create a rubric in Blackboard and how to grade assignments against the rubrics. Sample rubrics that may be used in your course(s) will be provided. If you have an existing (paper) rubric, please bring it! We will offer sample rubrics, if needed.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      9/9/2021: Students: Via Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      9/9/2021: Faculty: Connecting with Students via WebEx

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      Are you looking for an alternative to Collaborate Ultra or Zoom? This workshop will discuss Cisco’s WebEx, GSU's newest web conferencing tool. WebEx can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, and chat rooms for students. ***WebEx is not replacing Collaborate Ultra. Both software are available***

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      9/8/2021: Faculty: Connecting with Students via WebEx

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      Are you looking for an alternative to Collaborate Ultra or Zoom? This workshop will discuss Cisco’s WebEx, GSU's newest web conferencing tool. WebEx can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, and chat rooms for students. ***WebEx is not replacing Collaborate Ultra. Both software are available***

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      9/7/2021: Faculty: Linking Via Activities to Blackboard Assignments

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      If you are using Via for the submission of and assessment of key standards assessments, this workshop will show you how to set up the automatic transfer rubric scores from Via to the student gradebook in Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      9/7/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      9/7/2021: Students: Intro to Via

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      This workshop is for students who are BRAND NEW to using Via. Topics include logging in for the first time, how to access key assessment activities, and how to create and share portfolio websites and upload digital items to cloud storage for later use.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      9/3/2021: Faculty: Intro to Blackboard

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      This workshop is for instructors who are BRAND NEW to using Blackboard. The CTL instructional designers will walk you through the interface, and explain the basic Blackboard tools and features. We will offer guidance and support for ways to successfully manage your courses.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      9/2/2021: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      This training will go over the Online Teaching and Learning Program, distinguish the differences between Blackboard and the myGSU portal, show where to access GSU Blackboard, show the Blackboard tools, discuss the student orientation course and certificate, provide Blackboard resources, and provide Blackboard support contact information.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      9/2/2021: Faculty: Linking Via Activities to Blackboard Assignments

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      If you are using Via for the submission of and assessment of key standards assessments, this workshop will show you how to set up the automatic transfer rubric scores from Via to the student gradebook in Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      9/1/2021: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      This training will explain what Collaborate Ultra is, provide specs to see if you can run Collaborate Ultra on your device, show how to access Collaborate Ultra, explain the Collaborate Ultra portal, explain the Collaborate Ultra tools within a session, and show how it will look from a mobile device.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      9/1/2021: Faculty: Intro to Via

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      This workshop is for instructors who are BRAND NEW to using Via. Topics include logging in for the first time, how to access student activities, and how to assess student submissions to assignments using rubrics. Student portfolios will also be discussed.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      8/31/2021: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      This training will go over the Online Teaching and Learning Program, distinguish the differences between Blackboard and the myGSU portal, show where to access GSU Blackboard, show the Blackboard tools, discuss the student orientation course and certificate, provide Blackboard resources, and provide Blackboard support contact information.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      8/31/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

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      We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals.

      Location: VoiceThread Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      8/30/2021: Students: Intro to Via

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      This workshop is for students who are BRAND NEW to using Via. Topics include logging in for the first time, how to access key assessment activities, and how to create and share portfolio websites and upload digital items to cloud storage for later use.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      8/27/2021: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      This training will explain what Collaborate Ultra is, provide specs to see if you can run Collaborate Ultra on your device, show how to access Collaborate Ultra, explain the Collaborate Ultra portal, explain the Collaborate Ultra tools within a session, and show how it will look from a mobile device.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 3:00PM CDT

      8/27/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      8/26/2021: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      This training will go over the Online Teaching and Learning Program, distinguish the differences between Blackboard and the myGSU portal, show where to access GSU Blackboard, show the Blackboard tools, discuss the student orientation course and certificate, provide Blackboard resources, and provide Blackboard support contact information.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      8/26/2021: Faculty: Via Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      8/25/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      8/25/2021: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      This training will explain what Collaborate Ultra is, provide specs to see if you can run Collaborate Ultra on your device, show how to access Collaborate Ultra, explain the Collaborate Ultra portal, explain the Collaborate Ultra tools within a session, and show how it will look from a mobile device.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:00AM CDT

      8/24/2021: Faculty: Intro to Via

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      This workshop is for instructors who are BRAND NEW to using Via. Topics include logging in for the first time, how to access student activities, and how to assess student submissions to assignments using rubrics. Student portfolios will also be discussed.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      8/24/2021: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      This training will go over the Online Teaching and Learning Program, distinguish the differences between Blackboard and the myGSU portal, show where to access GSU Blackboard, show the Blackboard tools, discuss the student orientation course and certificate, provide Blackboard resources, and provide Blackboard support contact information.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      8/24/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      8/24/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basic

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      Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      8/19/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      8/17/2021: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      8/5/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network

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      Find out how Respondus 4.0 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      8/4/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      8/2/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      7/28/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      7/22/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Quality Matters: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

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      This workshop is designed for faculty who are new to online course development, or would like to enhance their existing online courses to align with the Quality Matters Rubric. This 2-week workshop includes both synchronous meetings, and asynchronous activities in Blackboard. This is not an official Quality Matters workshop that will lead to QM certification, however, each participant will receive a CTL certificate of attendance to include in their professional development portfolios.

      - A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: July 14 - 15th and July 21 – 22nd ; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      - Workshops are held 1:00-2:30 PM CDT each day
      - Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      - Faculty will complete an Instructional Design Worksheet as a plan for developing their courses
      - The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      - Additional one-on-one support also provided
      - Link to virtual sessions will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      7/21/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Quality Matters: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

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      This workshop is designed for faculty who are new to online course development, or would like to enhance their existing online courses to align with the Quality Matters Rubric. This 2-week workshop includes both synchronous meetings, and asynchronous activities in Blackboard. This is not an official Quality Matters workshop that will lead to QM certification, however, each participant will receive a CTL certificate of attendance to include in their professional development portfolios.

      - A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: July 14 - 15th and July 21 – 22nd ; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      - Workshops are held 1:00-2:30 PM CDT each day
      - Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      - Faculty will complete an Instructional Design Worksheet as a plan for developing their courses
      - The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      - Additional one-on-one support also provided
      - Link to virtual sessions will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      7/20/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      7/20/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread New Assignment Features

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      In this session will give a full tour of the New Assignment Builder. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      7/16/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      7/15/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Quality Matters: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

      -

      This workshop is designed for faculty who are new to online course development, or would like to enhance their existing online courses to align with the Quality Matters Rubric. This 2-week workshop includes both synchronous meetings, and asynchronous activities in Blackboard. This is not an official Quality Matters workshop that will lead to QM certification, however, each participant will receive a CTL certificate of attendance to include in their professional development portfolios.

      - A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: July 14 - 15th and July 21 – 22nd ; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      - Workshops are held 1:00-2:30 PM CDT each day
      - Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      - Faculty will complete an Instructional Design Worksheet as a plan for developing their courses
      - The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      - Additional one-on-one support also provided
      - Link to virtual sessions will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      7/14/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Quality Matters: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

      -

      This workshop is designed for faculty who are new to online course development, or would like to enhance their existing online courses to align with the Quality Matters Rubric. This 2-week workshop includes both synchronous meetings, and asynchronous activities in Blackboard. This is not an official Quality Matters workshop that will lead to QM certification, however, each participant will receive a CTL certificate of attendance to include in their professional development portfolios.

      - A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: July 14 - 15th and July 21 – 22nd ; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      - Workshops are held 1:00-2:30 PM CDT each day
      - Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      - Faculty will complete an Instructional Design Worksheet as a plan for developing their courses
      - The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      - Additional one-on-one support also provided
      - Link to virtual sessions will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      7/13/2021: Faculty: Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

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      In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      7/9/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network

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      Find out how Respondus 4.0 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CDT

      7/8/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      7/6/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread New Assignment Features

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      In this session will give a full tour of the New Assignment Builder. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      7/1/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      6/22/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread: New Assignment Features Workshop

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      In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      6/22/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CDT

      6/21/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      This workshop is for instructors who are new to using Blackboard. The CTL instructional designers will walk you through the interface and discuss the key elements to include in your course shell (even if you are teaching hybrid or F2F)! We will explain the basic Blackboard tools and features, and offer guidance and support for managing your courses.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      6/18/2021: Faculty: Creating and Using Rubrics

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      Rubrics are essential to assessing student work, and they help students understand the criteria in which they are being evaluated. This workshop will outline how to create a rubric in Blackboard and how to grade assignments against the rubrics. Sample rubrics that may be used in your course(s) will be provided.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      6/16/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      6/16/2021: Faculty: Quality Matters Overview and Professional Development Workshops

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      This workshop will provide an overview of Quality Matters and introduce the 8 general standards from the Quality Matters Rubric. CTL will also outline the various QM professional development pathways for GSU faculty. Please bring any and all Quality Matters questions!

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      6/15/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams

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      Find out how Respondus 4.0 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      6/11/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      6/10/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      This workshop is for instructors who are new to using Blackboard. The CTL instructional designers will walk you through the interface and discuss the key elements to include in your course shell (even if you are teaching hybrid or F2F)! We will explain the basic Blackboard tools and features, and offer guidance and support for managing your courses.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      6/8/2021: Faculty: Quality Matters Overview and Professional Development Workshops

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      This workshop will provide an overview of Quality Matters and introduce the 8 general standards from the Quality Matters Rubric. CTL will also outline the various QM professional development pathways for GSU faculty. Please bring any and all Quality Matters questions!

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      6/8/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      6/8/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread: New Assignment Features Workshop

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      In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      6/2/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 3:00PM CDT

      6/1/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3: Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      5/26/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      5/25/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing

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      We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      5/20/2021: Student: Blackboard Student Orientation

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      Confused about how to use Blackboard to complete course work? Have questions about the Discussion Board? Not sure how to submit an assignment? This orientation will give a better understanding of how to use Blackboard and whom to contact if you have questions.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      5/20/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

      -

      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      5/19/2021: Student: Blackboard Student Orientation

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      Confused about how to use Blackboard to complete course work? Have questions about the Discussion Board? Not sure how to submit an assignment? This orientation will give a better understanding of how to use Blackboard and whom to contact if you have questions.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      5/18/2021: Student: Blackboard Student Orientation

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      Confused about how to use Blackboard to complete course work? Have questions about the Discussion Board? Not sure how to submit an assignment? This orientation will give a better understanding of how to use Blackboard and whom to contact if you have questions.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      5/18/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      5/13/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network

      -

      Find out how Respondus 4.0 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      5/12/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      5/11/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread: New Assignment Features Workshop

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      In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: VoiceThread Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      5/6/2021: Faculty: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor

      -

      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Respondus Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CDT

      4/30/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      This workshop is for instructors who are new to using Blackboard. The CTL instructional designers will walk you through the interface and discuss the key elements to include in your course shell (even if you are teaching hybrid or F2F)! We will explain the basic Blackboard tools and features, and offer guidance and support for managing your courses.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      4/29/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread: Creating Gradable Assignments

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      This workshop will discuss the Assignment Builder tool in VoiceThread (VT). Faculty can require students to “create” a VT for student presentations, “watch” your faculty created VT, or “comment” on a VT for grading.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      4/29/2021: Students: Via Open Session

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      Do you need to submit a key assessment for any of your courses in Via? Do you need help creating a portfolio or uploading work to your timeline to use on a later key assessment assignment? Or maybe you need help logging or getting a tour of your courses and key assessments. Come with any Via questions and we can help troubleshoot or give you the resources you need to be successful in Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      4/28/2021: Students: Via Open Session

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      Do you need to submit a key assessment for any of your courses in Via? Do you need help creating a portfolio or uploading work to your timeline to use on a later key assessment assignment? Or maybe you need help logging or getting a tour of your courses and key assessments. Come with any Via questions and we can help troubleshoot or give you the resources you need to be successful in Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 6:00PM CDT

      4/27/2021: Students: Via Open Session

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      Do you need to submit a key assessment for any of your courses in Via? Do you need help creating a portfolio or uploading work to your timeline to use on a later key assessment assignment? Or maybe you need help logging or getting a tour of your courses and key assessments. Come with any Via questions and we can help troubleshoot or give you the resources you need to be successful in Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      4/26/2021: Faculty: Spring Cleaning! Preparing your Summer courses

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      Are you copying over your Summer 2021 course content from a previous semester? This workshop will walk you through the “course clean up” process to eliminate duplicate content, erroneous grade book information, and dated information that may be carried over from term to term.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      4/22/2021: Faculty: Via Open session

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      Need help assessing student work? Or maybe manually adding student work or “force submitting” to a key assessment? Or maybe you need help logging or getting a tour of your courses and key assessments. Come with any Via questions and we can help troubleshoot or give you the resources you need to be successful in Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      4/21/2021: Faculty: Via Open session

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      Need help assessing student work? Or maybe manually adding student work or “force submitting” to a key assessment? Or maybe you need help logging or getting a tour of your courses and key assessments. Come with any Via questions and we can help troubleshoot or give you the resources you need to be successful in Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 6:00PM CDT

      4/21/2021: Faculty: Creative Solutions for your Synchronous Sessions

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      How are you using web conferencing in your classes? Do you use Zoom, WebEx, or Collaborate Ultra? Faculty Guest Speaker, Crystal Harris, will share her experience in using Collaborate Ultra during the Spring 2021 semester. With the support of a CTL Remote Instruction Assistant, Dr. Harris will demonstrate creative ways faculty can take their synchronous sessions to the next level. Instructional strategies and activities used for engaging students will be also discussed. If you would like to share insightful strategies used for synchronous sessions, please contact nlagrone@govst.edu.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      4/21/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      4/20/2021: Faculty: Via Open session

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      Need help assessing student work? Or maybe manually adding student work or “force submitting” to a key assessment? Or maybe you need help logging or getting a tour of your courses and key assessments. Come with any Via questions and we can help troubleshoot or give you the resources you need to be successful in Via.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      4/19/2021: Faculty: Setting Students Up for Final Exam Success

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      If you are using Blackboard to administer your Final Exams, you want to attend this workshop to ensure your exam settings and test options are set to minimize challenges with final exams. Tips and best practices for troubleshooting and allowing for test exceptions will be provided.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      4/16/2021: Faculty: Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      4/15/2021: Faculty: Structuring Your Course to Facilitate Student Learning

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      This workshop will discuss ways instructors can design their courses to cultivate student motivation and engagement. We will explore how to align your learning goals with your activities and assessments, and how to organize content to enhance the learning experience for students. The “Learning Module” feature in Blackboard will be highlighted.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      4/14/2021: Faculty: Introduction to Blackboard

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      This workshop is for instructors who are new to using Blackboard. The CTL instructional designers will walk you through the interface and discuss the key elements to include in your course shell (even if you are teaching hybrid or F2F)! We will explain the basic Blackboard tools and features, and offer guidance and support for managing your courses.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      4/14/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

      -

      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CDT

      4/13/2021: Students: Respondus Lockdown Browser

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      This student workshop will provide tips and best practices for taking online exams. If you are planning to use the Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) for your final exams, please encourage your students to attend this RLDB workshop for additional support. We will walk them through the steps required to download the browser and offer tips for successfully taking a proctored exam.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CDT

      4/13/2021: Faculty: Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

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      In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      4/8/2021: Faculty: Spring Cleaning! Preparing your Summer courses

      -

      Are you copying over your Summer 2021 course content from a previous semester? This workshop will walk you through the “course clean up” process to eliminate duplicate content, erroneous grade book information, and dated information that may be carried over from term to term.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 6:00PM CDT

      4/8/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

      -

      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CDT

      4/6/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      4/6/2021: Faculty: New Assignment Features

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      We'll explore how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      4/5/2021: Faculty: Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      3/31/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CDT

      3/30/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3: Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      3/30/2021: Faculty: Engaging Students with VoiceThread w/ Faculty Guest Speaker Janet Brewer

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      VoiceThread can help faculty provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and action for their courses. VoiceThread allows you to use this interactive communication tool for lessons or assessments. Already integrated into Blackboard, VT is readily available to all faculty.

      Our faculty guest speaker, Janet Brewer, will demonstrate how she has used VoiceThread in her courses, how students have engaged with the software, and share her overall experience of integrating VT.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CDT

      3/25/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CDT

      3/23/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing

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      We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      3/18/2021: Faculty: Preserving Academic Integrity in the Online Classroom w/ Faculty Guest Speaker Shelly Kumar

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      Come join the discussion on academic honesty with GSU Faculty, Shelly Kumar! We will engage in a discussion about the importance of academic integrity and the challenges faculty may encounter in the day to day classroom. Strategies and suggestions for managing academic integrity issues will be discussed. This workshop will also demonstrate the key features of Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor, as well as walk you through the steps needed for students to complete an exam! Best practices and considerations for using exam proctoring will also be discussed.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      3/16/2021: Faculty: Connecting with Students via WebEx

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      This workshop will discuss Cisco’s WebEx, GSU's newest web conferencing tool. WebEx can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, and chat rooms for students. ***WebEx is not replacing Collaborate Ultra. Both software are available***

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 6:00PM CDT

      3/16/2021: Faculty: Managing and Storing Course Content Files

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      Do you have existing files on the Blackboard archive server that you need to retrieve? Do you solely rely on Blackboard to store your course content files? This workshop will assist faculty with retrieving files from Blackboard and storing them using cloud-based storage that is available to all faculty. Please join this workshop to learn how to use the Microsoft OneDrive, and university storage space to organize course content.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CDT

      3/16/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      Participants will learn how to upload media, comment and annotate on that media, and share it with others. This will be a slow paced, step-by-step, hands-on workshop. It is open to both VoiceThread license holders and free accounts.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      3/16/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CDT

      3/11/2021: Faculty: Connecting with Students via WebEx

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      This workshop will discuss Cisco’s WebEx, GSU's newest web conferencing tool. WebEx can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, and chat rooms for students. ***WebEx is not replacing Collaborate Ultra. Both software are available***

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CST

      3/10/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CST

      3/10/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CST

      3/9/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread New Assignment Features

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      We'll explore how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      3/8/2021: Faculty: Blogs, Wikis, Journals

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      Have you thought about using a “Blog” for your student class introductions? Wikis for group projects? What about challenging your students to write a weekly reflective journal to support your learning objectives? If you are looking to add engaging instructional activities into your online course design, this workshop is for you. We will discuss tools that are already available in Blackboard, that provide alternate ways of assessing your students.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CST

      3/5/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CST

      3/4/2021: Faculty: Creating and Using Rubrics

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      Rubrics are essential to assessing student work, and they help students understand the criteria in which they are being evaluated. This workshop will outline how to create a rubric in Blackboard and how to grade assignments against the rubrics. Sample rubrics that may be used in your course(s) will be provided. If you have an existing (paper) rubric, please bring it!

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 2:30PM CST

      3/3/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4.0 and Test Bank Network

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      Find out how Respondus 4 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 2:00PM CST

      3/3/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:30AM CST

      3/2/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CST

      2/25/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      2/22/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CST

      2/17/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CST

      2/16/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread New Assignment Features

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      We'll explore how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      2/12/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CST

      2/9/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      2/9/2021: Faculty: Using VoiceThread in Blackboard

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      Our VoiceThread vendor will teach you how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Blackboard course as lessons or assessments.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      2/4/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CST

      2/2/2021: Faculty: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

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      This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/29/2021: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      This workshop will discuss Collaborate Ultra, GSU's web conferencing tool. Collaborate Ultra can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, chat rooms for students, and other remote communication needs.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/28/2021: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      Confused about how to use Blackboard to complete course work? Have questions about the Discussion Board? Not sure how to submit an assignment? This orientation will give a better understanding of how to use Blackboard and whom to contact if you have questions.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 5:00PM CST

      1/27/2021: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      This workshop will discuss Collaborate Ultra, GSU's web conferencing tool. Collaborate Ultra can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, chat rooms for students, and other remote communication needs.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CST

      1/26/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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      Participants will learn how VoiceThread can help educators provide multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression for their courses. We will demonstrate how to use VoiceThread’s multi-modal communication platform, closed captioning features, and VoiceThread Universal to design accessible lessons. This will be the first showcase of the new VoiceThread Universal!

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/26/2021: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      Confused about how to use Blackboard to complete course work? Have questions about the Discussion Board? Not sure how to submit an assignment? This orientation will give a better understanding of how to use Blackboard and whom to contact if you have questions.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 11:00AM CST

      1/22/2021: Students: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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      This workshop will discuss Collaborate Ultra, GSU's web conferencing tool. Collaborate Ultra can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, chat rooms for students, and other remote communication needs.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/21/2021: Students: Blackboard Learn Orientation

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      Confused about how to use Blackboard to complete course work? Have questions about the Discussion Board? Not sure how to submit an assignment? This orientation will give a better understanding of how to use Blackboard and whom to contact if you have questions.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CST

      1/21/2021: Faculty: Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network

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      Find out how Respondus 4 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/19/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 3- Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

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      In our third workshop in the series, participants will learn how to give private feedback, use threaded commenting, copy VoiceThreads for use with multiple groups, and use comment moderation to formatively assess student work.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/14/2021: Faculty: Connecting with Students via WebEx

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      This workshop will discuss Cisco’s WebEx, GSU's newest web conferencing tool. WebEx can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, and chat rooms for students. ***WebEx is not replacing Collaborate Ultra. Both software are available***

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 6:00PM CST

      1/14/2021: Faculty: Quality Matters Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

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      -A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: January 6 - 7th AND January 13 - 14th; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      -Workshops for the first series are held 10:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT each day
      -Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      -The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      -Additional one-on-one support also provided
      -Link to virtual session will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop
      -Obtain faculty development attendance certificate upon completion

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:00AM CST

      1/13/2021: Faculty: Connecting with Students via WebEx

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      This workshop will discuss Cisco’s WebEx, GSU's newest web conferencing tool. WebEx can be used for live lectures, recorded lectures, virtual office hours, virtual meetings, and chat rooms for students. ***WebEx is not replacing Collaborate Ultra. Both software are available***

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 4:00PM CST

      1/13/2021: Faculty: Quality Matters Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

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      -A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: January 6 - 7th AND January 13 - 14th; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      -Workshops for the first series are held 10:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT each day
      -Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      -The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      -Additional one-on-one support also provided
      -Link to virtual session will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop
      -Obtain faculty development attendance certificate upon completion

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:00AM CST

      1/12/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 2 - Groups and Secure Sharing

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      We will begin to explore the features available to VoiceThreaders with a full license. Participants will learn how to create groups and subgroups, set sharing permissions within those groups, and privately share VoiceThreads with individuals.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

      1/8/2021: Faculty: Blackboard Open Session

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      Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard.

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 1:00PM CST

      1/7/2021: Faculty: Quality Matters Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

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      -A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: January 6 - 7th AND January 13 - 14th; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      -Workshops for the first series are held 10:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT each day
      -Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      -The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      -Additional one-on-one support also provided
      -Link to virtual session will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop
      -Obtain faculty development attendance certificate upon completion

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:00AM CST

      1/6/2021: Faculty: Quality Matters Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Online Course Development

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      -A series of 4-Virtual Workshops: January 6 - 7th AND January 13 - 14th; will introduce the 8 QM Rubric Standards
      -Workshops for the first series are held 10:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT each day
      -Access to “Fundamentals of Online Course Development” Course in Blackboard
      -The workshop series is designed to support and allow for review of course development activities
      -Additional one-on-one support also provided
      -Link to virtual session will be emailed to registrants prior to the workshop
      -Obtain faculty development attendance certificate upon completion

      Location: CTL Virtual Session
      Time: 10:00AM CST

      1/5/2021: Faculty: VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share

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      In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Moodle course as lessons or assessments.

      Location: Vendor Virtual Session
      Time: 12:00PM CST

All faculty workshops are subject to recording for later playback.