Thinking about this fall, you may be wondering, how do I envision my course transitioning online? What experiences do I want to create for my students? In this session, we will introduce you to the simplified online teaching plan that will guide you towards achieving online course quality. It is a step by step process that will support you through online course development and delivery. 

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Are you working on developing your course for online delivery this fall? Start with a plan! In this session we will introduce you to tools, such as the Online Course Planning Map and the Blackboard Course Template, that will take you through the course development process from start to finish. Learn about the many resources available to guide you through the careful planning and intentional decision making needed when developing online courses. 

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This hands-on session will focus on how to create various types of content in your online Blackboard course. You will learn important tasks such as how to upload a course syllabus, add various types of information/files, link to/embed videos, collect online assignments, and make your course available to students.  

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This workshop will introduce you to the options available when moderating a Collaborate Ultra session. These options include sharing content, facilitating a chat, facilitating group work using Breakout groups, using question polls, and recording your session.  

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This session will walk you through the Online Success Toolkit course available to all students in Blackboard this Fall. It features modules on strategies for online learning success, navigating the online classroom, the online community (digital citizenship), and your support system. Click here to view the Toolkit 

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The development of your course may be nearing completion so now it’s time to think about how you’re going to deliver your course! In this session, we will share some simple, yet effective, priority and recommended tasks to complete before, during, and at the end of your course.  

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This session shares some tips for setting up your grade center effectively right from the start! It will discuss topics such as how Blackboard tools integrate within the grade center; how to manually create columns and a weighted total column; how to set up your grading schema; and tips for column organization.  

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This session provides an introduction to the communication and interaction tools available in Blackboard. This hands-on workshop will focus on how to use various types of communication and interaction tools such as announcements, course messages, email, discussions, and attendance.  

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If you or your students need to work collaboratively on a document, you may consider using Google Docs (along with the other G Suite apps). Its power, convenience, and simplicity make it a very attractive tool for students, faculty, and staff. This session will demonstrate how to configure its settings in order to make your collaborations flexible and secure.  

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Enhancing your instructor presence can help to create a positive and interactive learning environment that is welcoming and engaging for your students. This session will explore how to establish a sense of instructor presence using familiar and easy-to-use tools. Bring some ideas to share with others!

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The video editing software, Camtasia, is now available to install on your computer! This session will showcase some of the features of Camtasia. Then, how to design effective and focused videos for your students using principles of cognitive load theory will be discussed. Finally, a few options for hosting your videos will be shared so you can easily embed them into your course. 

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Curious about collaborative learning activities and assignments in an online format? Searching for ideas to help engage online learners and support course participation? This session will explore strategies to transform the online education experience from being merely words and images on a screen to being engaging, collaborative, and community-oriented learning environments!  

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Encourage peer-to-peer collaboration in an online learning environment using Collaborate Ultra Breakout Groups! This session will have you participating in breakout groups to get a sense of the features they have to offer. 

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This workshop will introduce you to the options available when moderating a Collaborate Ultra session. These options include sharing content, facilitating a chat, facilitating group work using breakout groups, using question polls, and recording your session.  

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This hands-on session will focus on how to create various types of content in your online Blackboard course. You will learn important tasks such as how to upload a course syllabus, add various types of information/files, link to/embed videos, collect online assignments, and make your course available to students.

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This session will explore assessment formats that can be used in online learning environments, including the new inline grading tool, Blackboard Annotate. Also, we will discuss Universal Design for Learning (UDL) techniques and tools such as Blackboard Ally that can be used to create a flexible and responsive course experience for your students. Bring your ideas to explore, share, and discuss!  

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Do you have a question or need assistance with something? Drop in to our virtual Collaborate Ultra room for support and guidance from a Learning Designer or Multimedia Specialist. 

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Do you have a question or need assistance with something? Drop in to our virtual Collaborate Ultra room for support and guidance from a Learning Designer or Multimedia Specialist. 

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