Blackboard Maintenance

On Friday, October 11, from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Blackboard will experience intermittent outages during maintenance. There is a total expected downtime of 3 hours during that 6 hour window.

New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Welcome to Fordham University! New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) introduces new staff and faculty to the available technology services at the University. Topics you'll learn about include: Navigating the Portal at My.Fordham Banner Blackboard Information Security Awareness Gmail and G Suite The link to the webinar will be sent via Gmail calendar invite. We look… Continue Reading New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Welcome to Fordham University! New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) introduces new staff and faculty to the available technology services at the University. Topics you'll learn about include: Navigating the Portal at My.Fordham Banner Blackboard Information Security Awareness Gmail and G Suite The link to the webinar will be sent via Gmail calendar invite. We look… Continue Reading New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Looking to the Spring – Setting up Your Blackboard Course (webinar)

A techshop for those who’ve used Blackboard before but who need a refresher on certain parts of the system. We cover the basics including how to quickly set up your Blackboard course shell. Instructors are guided through the following processes step-by-step: Course Design, Adding Content, Course Files, User Management, Communication, Discussion Board, Course Copy, Course… Continue Reading Looking to the Spring – Setting up Your Blackboard Course (webinar)

Blackboard Gradecenter (RH)

Did you know the Grade Center in Blackboard can calculate grades, organize student-submitted assignments, record the last time each student accessed the course, and include point-and-click rubrics to facilitate scoring of assignments?   Using your own syllabus, you'll learn the step-by-step process to create columns and categories, enter grades, monitor student progress, and how to… Continue Reading Blackboard Gradecenter (RH)

Blackboard Gradecenter (webinar)

Did you know the Grade Center in Blackboard can calculate grades, organize student-submitted assignments, record the last time each student accessed the course, and include point-and-click rubrics to facilitate scoring of assignments?   Using your own syllabus, you'll learn the step-by-step process to create columns and categories, enter grades, monitor student progress, and how to… Continue Reading Blackboard Gradecenter (webinar)

Blackboard Gradecenter (LC)

Lowenstein, Rm 309 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

Did you know the Grade Center in Blackboard can calculate grades, organize student-submitted assignments, record the last time each student accessed the course, and include point-and-click rubrics to facilitate scoring of assignments?   Using your own syllabus, you’ll learn the step-by-step process to create columns and categories, enter grades, monitor student progress, and how to… Continue Reading Blackboard Gradecenter (LC)

New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Welcome to Fordham University! New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) introduces new staff and faculty to the available technology services at the University. Topics you'll learn about include: Navigating the Portal at My.Fordham Banner Blackboard Information Security Awareness Gmail and G Suite The link to the webinar will be sent via Gmail calendar invite. We look… Continue Reading New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Welcome to Fordham University! New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) introduces new staff and faculty to the available technology services at the University. Topics you'll learn about include: Navigating the Portal at My.Fordham Banner Blackboard Information Security Awareness Gmail and G Suite The link to the webinar will be sent via Gmail calendar invite. We look… Continue Reading New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Blackboard Bootcamp (webinar)

Wondering how to create assignments, tests, use collaboration tools in Blackboard? Need to archive, export or copy your course, but don’t know how? Then Blackboard Bootcamp, a broad introduction Fordham’s learning management system, is for you! In this one-hour session, you’ll be taken step-by-step through the following essential elements for setting up and administering your… Continue Reading Blackboard Bootcamp (webinar)

Blackboard Bootcamp (RH)

Wondering how to create assignments, tests, use collaboration tools in Blackboard? Need to archive, export or copy your course, but don’t know how? Then Blackboard Bootcamp, a broad introduction Fordham’s learning management system, is for you! In this one-hour session, you’ll be taken step-by-step through the following essential elements for setting up and administering your… Continue Reading Blackboard Bootcamp (RH)

Blackboard Bootcamp (LC)

Lowenstein, Rm 304 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

Wondering how to create assignments, tests, use collaboration tools in Blackboard? Need to archive, export or copy your course, but don’t know how? Then Blackboard Bootcamp, a broad introduction Fordham’s learning management system, is for you! In this one-hour session, you’ll be taken step-by-step through the following essential elements for setting up and administering your… Continue Reading Blackboard Bootcamp (LC)

Introducing: Blackboard Collaborate (webinar)

Introduction to Fordham's newest simple, convenient and reliable online collaborative learning solution. This fully redesigned solution delivers a level of engagement that makes learners feel like they’re together in the same room via collaboration and conference tools.

Accessibility Awareness for Your Courses (LC)

Lowenstein, Rm 309 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

Creating online courses that are accessible to all students regardless of age, ability, or life situation can be challenging. In this TechShop you’ll learn how to design an ADA compliant course. Review online course design Get practical advice for making courses more accessible Identify modifications you can make when creating and sharing content. Identify various… Continue Reading Accessibility Awareness for Your Courses (LC)

Accessibility Awareness for Your Courses (RH)

Creating online courses that are accessible to all students regardless of age, ability, or life situation can be challenging. In this TechShop you’ll learn how to design an ADA compliant course. Review online course design Get practical advice for making courses more accessible Identify modifications you can make when creating and sharing content. Identify various… Continue Reading Accessibility Awareness for Your Courses (RH)

New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Welcome to Fordham University! New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) introduces new staff and faculty to the available technology services at the University. Topics you'll learn about include: Navigating the Portal at My.Fordham Banner Blackboard Information Security Awareness Gmail and G Suite The link to the webinar will be sent via Gmail calendar invite. We look… Continue Reading New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

Develop Your Personal Learning Network (LC)

Lowenstein, Rm 309 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

Many educators use Twitter to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to connect with other teachers. Educators with a robust, online PLN tap into support and resources on a scale that is not possible in traditional, face-to-face professional development opportunities. At the same, teachers with an online-based PLN learn skills for using the network that they share… Continue Reading Develop Your Personal Learning Network (LC)

Blackboard Intro (webinar)

A broad workshop introduction to Blackboard Learn, Fordham’s Learning Management System.  Faculty get an overview of the system and learn how to set up their course shell aimed at those faculty who haven’t traditionally used this tool before. Instructors are guided through the following processes step-by-step: Course Design (Managing Course Menu); Adding Content (Creating Folders… Continue Reading Blackboard Intro (webinar)

Asynchronous Tools – Screencasting & More (webinar)

Teaching in an asynchronous manner, where learning does not take place at a set time and place, is a great way to stay on track when meeting in person is not possible.  This approach involves instructors creating and/or distributing content (e.g. recorded video lecture, podcasts, voice-overs on PowerPoints, or even just handouts, etc.) ahead of… Continue Reading Asynchronous Tools – Screencasting & More (webinar)

Synchronous Tools – Blackboard Collaborate & More (webinar)

Using a conference tool in lieu of in-class meetings is a great way to retain the “live” experience.  Blackboard Collaborate is one such tool, providing an online virtual classroom and meeting space within Fordham’s Learning Management System, allowing users to connect via audio, see each other via webcams, use a chat tool, collaborate on documents,… Continue Reading Synchronous Tools – Blackboard Collaborate & More (webinar)