Join us for workshops designed to elevate your teaching strategies and enhance your online learning environment. Hosted by the dedicated staff of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), these sessions will delve into effective pedagogical approaches and provide hands-on guidance on utilizing online learning software.
Recurring sessions
Faculty: CTL @ Nite
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding course instruction, course development, and Blackboard.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 6:00PM CST - Every Wednesday beginning late January
Access the CTL @ Nite session
Additonal Sessions:
01/14/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 01/28/2026
December Sessions
Faculty: Open Sessions
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Class Collaborate, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: The Cube D2430H (In-person session)
Time: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
01/12/2026
Faculty: Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session)
This brief workshop introduces instructors to the core features for creating and managing student groups in Blackboard Ultra. Participants will learn how to set up group sets, assign students, and use group spaces for collaborative activities and assignments. Perfect for anyone looking to incorporate interactive group work into their courses.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00PM CST
Duration: 30 minutes
Access the Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session) session
Additional Sessions:
01/08/2026 | 01/14/2026
Faculty: Intro to Panopto
Panopto is an easy way to record, livestream, manage and share videos for educational purposes. Panopto’s features include recording presentations, utilizing multiple media feeds, video assignments, quizzes, basic editing features and closed captioning. Similar to YouTube, Panopto allows users to manage a video library that can be integrated in the Blackboard LMS.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 3:30PM CST
Access the Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session) session
Additional Sessions:
01/15/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 01/28/2026
Faculty: Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook
This workshop introduces faculty to the features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook, including navigating the interface, organizing grades, applying weights, and providing feedback. Participants will learn practical tips and best practices to streamline grading and support student success.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 6:00PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook session
Additional Sessions:
01/08/2026 | 01/22/2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
GovState will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard in the near future, and it is essential that we all become familiar with this new platform. This workshop will provide valuable insights into the new interface and tools available in Blackboard Ultra, as well as best practices for a smooth transition. We encourage you to join us in this learning opportunity to ensure that you are well-equipped to navigate the new system effectively.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 2:00PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners session
Additional Sessions:
01/13/2026 | 01/20/2026
Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)
Now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L), this workshop is for instructors new to using Via, or who might need a refresher. 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: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure) session
Additional Sessions:
01/12/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 01/29/2026
Faculty: Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook
This workshop introduces faculty to the features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook, including navigating the interface, organizing grades, applying weights, and providing feedback. Participants will learn practical tips and best practices to streamline grading and support student success.
Location: The Cube D2430H (In-person session)
Time: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Faculty: Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session)
This brief workshop introduces instructors to the core features for creating and managing student groups in Blackboard Ultra. Participants will learn how to set up group sets, assign students, and use group spaces for collaborative activities and assignments. Perfect for anyone looking to incorporate interactive group work into their courses.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 6:00PM CST
Duration: 30 minutes
Access the Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session) session
Additional Sessions:
01/14/2026
Faculty: Open Sessions
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Class Collaborate, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Open session
Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)
Now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L), this workshop is for instructors new to using Via, or who might need a refresher. 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: 3:30PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure) session
Additional Sessions:
01/20/2026 | 01/29/2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
GovState will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard in the near future, and it is essential that we all become familiar with this new platform. This workshop will provide valuable insights into the new interface and tools available in Blackboard Ultra, as well as best practices for a smooth transition. We encourage you to join us in this learning opportunity to ensure that you are well-equipped to navigate the new system effectively.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 6:00PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners session
Additional Sessions:
01/20/2026
Faculty: Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session)
This brief workshop introduces instructors to the core features for creating and managing student groups in Blackboard Ultra. Participants will learn how to set up group sets, assign students, and use group spaces for collaborative activities and assignments. Perfect for anyone looking to incorporate interactive group work into their courses.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 6:30PM CST
Duration: 30 minutes
Access the Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session) session
Additional Sessions:
01/14/2026
Faculty: Intro to Panopto
Panopto is an easy way to record, livestream, manage and share videos for educational purposes. Panopto’s features include recording presentations, utilizing multiple media feeds, video assignments, quizzes, basic editing features and closed captioning. Similar to YouTube, Panopto allows users to manage a video library that can be integrated in the Blackboard LMS.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CST
Access the Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session) session
Additional Sessions:
01/22/2026 | 01/28/2026
Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)
Now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L), this workshop is for instructors new to using Via, or who might need a refresher. 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: 1:00PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure) session
Additional Sessions:
01/29/2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
GovState will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard in the near future, and it is essential that we all become familiar with this new platform. This workshop will provide valuable insights into the new interface and tools available in Blackboard Ultra, as well as best practices for a smooth transition. We encourage you to join us in this learning opportunity to ensure that you are well-equipped to navigate the new system effectively.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 6:00PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners session
Faculty: Intro to Panopto
Panopto is an easy way to record, livestream, manage and share videos for educational purposes. Panopto’s features include recording presentations, utilizing multiple media feeds, video assignments, quizzes, basic editing features and closed captioning. Similar to YouTube, Panopto allows users to manage a video library that can be integrated in the Blackboard LMS.
Location: The Cube D2430H (In-person session)
Time: 10:00AM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
01/28/2026
Faculty: Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook
This workshop introduces faculty to the features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook, including navigating the interface, organizing grades, applying weights, and providing feedback. Participants will learn practical tips and best practices to streamline grading and support student success.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 6:30PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Exploring the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook session
Faculty: Intro to Panopto
Panopto is an easy way to record, livestream, manage and share videos for educational purposes. Panopto’s features include recording presentations, utilizing multiple media feeds, video assignments, quizzes, basic editing features and closed captioning. Similar to YouTube, Panopto allows users to manage a video library that can be integrated in the Blackboard LMS.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CST
Access the Working with Groups in Blackboard Ultra (Micro Session) session
Faculty: Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure)
Now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L), this workshop is for instructors new to using Via, or who might need a refresher. 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: 3:30PM CST
Duration: 60 minutes
Access the Introduction to Via (Student Learning & Licensure) session