Blackboard Grade Center (webinar)

Faculty Technology Services Zoom link Zoom webinar, 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 communicate… Continue Reading Blackboard Grade Center (webinar)

Accessibility (webinar)

Faculty Technology Services Zoom link Zoom webinar, 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 (webinar)

Podcasting Tools (webinar)

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Podcasts offer a refreshing alternative for sharing information. This workshop will cover the process of creating a podcast and give faculty strategies for using a podcast assignment in their class.   Course Continuity web page  

Blackboard Assessment Tools (webinar)

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Blackboard Assessment Tools: Tests, Quizzes, Assignments, Polls & Surveys    An overview of the various assessment tools built within Blackboard including: test, quizzes, and assignments. We will also review polling and survey options. This workshop supports course continuity.

Asynchronous Tools (webinar)

Faculty Technology Services Zoom link Zoom webinar, NY, United States

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 (webinar)

Synchronous Tools (webinar)

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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 (webinar)

Blackboard Intro (webinar)

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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 and… Continue Reading Blackboard Intro (webinar)