Remaining Workshops for Fall 2016

Blackboard: It’s not just for teaching anymore!
Facilitator: Andy Mitkos, Learning Management System Coordinator
Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 3-4 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
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Beginning in the spring 2017 semester, our Blackboard system will be available for more than course use.  The introduction of the Community Engagement system in Blackboard opens up the possibility for non-academic content.  In this session we will demonstrate the new functions and talk about ways that you and your department can use the new tools for anything from committee shared space to student clubs and much more.

Jason & Scott Talk Strategy (over lunch)
Facilitators: Jason Dockter, Ph.D., Professor, English & Scott Stallman, Ph.D., Associate VP, Education Outreach
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | noon-1 p.m. | Sangamon 0120
Friday, Dec. 9 | noon-1 p.m. | Sangamon 0120
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Couldn’t make their session on Professional Development Day?  Interested in what ended up happening with all those post-its on Institutional Improvement Day?  Here is your chance to attend this brown bag session and spend an hour with Jason Dockter and Scott Stallman chatting about just that.  They will catch you up on the information captured that day with a summary of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats identified by you and the other folks who work here.  They will also offer related information from the environmental scan. The session will be informative, casual and fun, so bring your lunch and learn more about strategic planning.

Blackboard Upgrade and Changes for 2017
Facilitator: Andy Mitkos, Learning Management System Coordinator
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 5-6 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
Thursday, Dec. 8 | noon-1 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
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We are pleased to announce exciting changes coming to our Blackboard system. Come hear about all of the things that you can expect to see in our Blackboard system this coming spring semester and hear how these updates and changes may impact you and your students. This session is highly recommended for faculty who use Blackboard regularly for online and face-to-face classes.

Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program will receive 1 point for completion of this workshop.

Microsoft Office 365 Overview
Facilitator: Jeris Creasey, IT Trainer/Technical Writer
Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 2-3 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
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Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud based collection of apps and services that you can use from just about anywhere, using almost any device you choose.  This session will introduce you to the Office 365 cloud environment, which includes email, calendars, Office applications, OneDrive storage, document sharing, and more.

Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program will receive 1 point for completion of this workshop.

Blackboard Open Lab
Facilitator: Gary Bach, Instructional Technology Specialist
Friday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sangamon 0119

Have you ever had questions about how to accomplish something in Blackboard but couldn’t attend a previously scheduled Blackboard workshop to ask?  This monthly, drop-in open house session gives you the opportunity to get individual help with your questions. No registration is required to attend.