Workshops Calendar

Blackboard Vista 8

The move to Blackboard Vista 8 will begin with a pilot in Spring '09. Within the next few semesters, all WebCT Vista users will be moved to the new interface. Come and learn how Blackboard Vista 8 will help you deliver your courses! People new to online delivery will benefit, as well as those who have used WebCT in the past. Something for everyone!

Date Time Location Register Open/Full
Friday December 4 2009 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Social Work, Room 110L Register! Open

Deliver Presentations and Conduct Meetings in an Online Environment

Wimba tools provide instructors a way to meet synchronously with students online! Archive your presentations, provide tutoring sessions, let students interact with you online. There are many features offered with Wimba. This workshop will help get your started and provide you the support you need!

Date Time Location Register Open/Full
Tuesday December 15 2009 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Social Work, Room 110L Register! Open

Create Effective Assessments

Respondus provides faculty a way to create assessments to be delivered online in WebCT! There is a special feature with Respondus (Lockdown Browser) which will "lockdown" a computer so access to other areas of the internet become unavailable during a quiz. Perfect for lab settings! This workshop will give you what you need to use Respondus and Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Date Time Location Register Open/Full
Friday December 11 2009 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Social Work, Room 110L Register! Open

Prevent Plagiarism and Grade Papers Completely Online

Turnitin offers faculty a means of helping students understand plagiarism! Students submit their assignments to Turnitin which generates a report specifying authenticity of their work. The GradeMark feature of Turnitin gives a place for grading, comments, and a sync to the WebCT grade book.... all from a link right inside of WebCT! Come learn how Turnitin can help you and your students.

Date Time Location Register Open/Full
Wednesday December 9 2009 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Social Work, Room 110L Register! Open