Center for Teaching and Learning
CTL Faculty Workshop Schedule
Join us for workshops designed to elevate your teaching strategies and enhance your online learning environment. Hosted by the dedicated staff of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), these sessions will explore effective pedagogical approaches and provide hands-on guidance for utilizing online learning software.
Recurring Sessions
June 03, 2026
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 CDT - Every Wednesday beginning late January
Duration: 60 minutes - Open session
Additional Sessions:
6/10/2026| 6/17/2026| 6/24/2026
Single Sessions
June 02, 2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
Please join the workshop to learn about the features and functions of Blackboard Ultra! In the future, the University will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard. Don’t be left behind! Let’s learn together the best practices for the transition.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 9:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
06/10/2026 | 06/15/2026
June 03, 2026
Faculty: Open Sessions
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 12:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
06/17/2026
June 4, 2026
Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via, now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes - Open session
Additional Sessions:
06/09/2026 | 06/29/2026
June 05, 2026
Faculty: Addressing Accessibility with Blackboard Ally
Join us to review Blackboard’s Ally! Ally is an integrated feature in Blackboard that automatically checks course content for accessibility issues and generates alternative formats for students to access materials in ways that best suit their learning needs. It helps instructors improve the accessibility of their course materials and provides students with a more inclusive learning experience.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
06/22/2026
June 08, 2026
Faculty: Using the AI Assistant in Blackboard Ultra
Discover how to harness the power of Blackboard Ultra’s AI tools to streamline your teaching workflow, enhance course design, and improve student engagement. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the AI-driven features within Blackboard Ultra and explores practical ways to integrate them.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
June 9, 2026
Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via, now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 3:30PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes - Open session
Additional Sessions:
06/29/2026
June 10, 2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
Please join the workshop to learn about the features and functions of Blackboard Ultra! In the future, the University will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard. Don’t be left behind! Let’s learn together the best practices for the transition.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 2:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
06/15/2026
June 12, 2026
Faculty: Digital Accessibility in the University Classroom
This workshop provides faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive digital learning environments that support all students. Participants will explore the principles of digital accessibility, learn to identify common barriers, and practice strategies for making course materials, documents, and online content accessible.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 8:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
June 15, 2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
Please join the workshop to learn about the features and functions of Blackboard Ultra! In the future, the University will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard. Don’t be left behind! Let’s learn together the best practices for the transition.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
June 17, 2026
Faculty: Open Sessions
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 9:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
June 18, 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 CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
06/23/2026 | 06/30/2026
June 22, 2026
Faculty: Addressing Accessibility with Blackboard Ally
Join us to review Blackboard’s Ally! Ally is an integrated feature in Blackboard that automatically checks course content for accessibility issues and generates alternative formats for students to access materials in ways that best suit their learning needs. It helps instructors improve the accessibility of their course materials and provides students with a more inclusive learning experience.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 9:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
June 23, 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 CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
06/30/2026
June 24, 2026
Faculty: Using Microsoft Teams and Meetings in Blackboard Ultra
This interactive workshop introduces faculty to the integration of Microsoft Teams within Blackboard Ultra and demonstrates how to effectively use virtual meetings to enhance online and blended learning environments. Participants will learn how to create and schedule Teams meetings directly within Blackboard Ultra courses, manage class collaboration, share content, communicate with students, and facilitate engaging synchronous sessions.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
June 29, 2026
Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via, now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes - Open session
June 30, 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: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu