Understanding Similarity reports in Turnitin Feedback studio and Google Draft Coach

This workshop introduces the Turnitin software, integrated with Blackboard and Turnitin Draft Coach tool, integrated with Google docs. We'll explore Turnitin Similarity Reports and explain similarity score, which is a percentage of a paper's content that matches to Turnitin's databases.

  • Registration will ensure that you receive reminders and Zoom link prior to the session.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Zoom Meeting (High Capacity) room , .

Introduction to Blackboard Ultra

Following the May 2020 upgrade to the Ultra Base Navigation, faculty now have the option to adopt the Ultra Course View. Individual courses can either be presented in the Original format or the new Ultra format. instructors may choose which format they would like to utilize for the online resources of their course. This training is dedicated to provide an overview of the Blackboard Ultra, show differences between the two formats, and demonstrate how to create basic contents/settings in Ultra format.  

Please note: This hands-on workshop is open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses. Students are not permitted unless by the request of a faculty member.
*Registrants will receive a Zoom link within 24-48 hours of the scheduled session.

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Introduction to Blackboard Original

This session will focus on the basic tasks for setting up your Blackboard Learn course site. Participants can expect to get an overview of the system and to learn how create content folders, upload documents, create links, and add students to their course. This is a hands-on workshop where participants will work directly in the environment.

Please note: This hands-on workshop is open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses. Students are not permitted unless by the request of a faculty member.
*Registrants will receive a Zoom link within 24-48 hours of the scheduled session.

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Blackboard Ultra - Assignments, Assessment & Rubrics

Make grading even easier with Blackboard Ultra's Assignments, Assessment & Rubrics tool. This session will demonstrate how you can utilize the assignments & assessment tools in your course and attach a rubric to make your grading more transparent to your students. We will also cover the basics of Grade Center.

Please note: This hands-on workshop will be open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses. Students are not permitted unless by the request of a faculty member.
*Registrants will receive a Zoom link within 24-48 hours of the scheduled session.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online
Zoom Meeting (High Capacity) room , .

Blackboard Original - Assignments, Assessment & Rubrics

Make grading even easier with Blackboard Original's Assignments, Assessment & Rubrics tool. This session will demonstrate how you can utilize the assignments tool in your course and attach a rubric to make your grading more transparent to your students. We will also cover the basics of Grade Center.

Please note: This hands-on workshop will be open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses. Students are not permitted unless by the request of a faculty member.
*Registrants will receive a Zoom link within 24-48 hours of the scheduled session.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online
Zoom Meeting (High Capacity) room , .

Gradebook in Blackboard Ultra

This session will focus completely on the Gradebook functionality and is fully hands-on. In addition to the basics, participants can expect to learn how to weight their grades, create grading schemas and to export grades to Excel.

Please note: This hands-on workshop is open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses. Students are not permitted unless by the request of a faculty member.
*Registrants will receive a Zoom link within 24-48 hours of the scheduled session.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online
Zoom Meeting (High Capacity) room , .

Grade Center in Blackboard Original

This session will focus completely on the Grade Center functionality and is fully hands-on. In addition to the basics, participants can expect to learn how to weight their grades, create grading schemas and to export grades to Excel.

Please note: This hands-on workshop is open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses. Students are not permitted unless by the request of a faculty member.
*Registrants will receive a Zoom link within 24-48 hours of the scheduled session.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online
Zoom Meeting (High Capacity) room , .

Introduction to Blackboard Ally

Blackboard Ally focuses on digital accessibility for students, seamlessly integrating with Blackboard courses. Ally provides guidance and tips for lasting improvements to your content accessibility, and in addition automatically creates alternative versions of compatible files. Bb Ally allows students to choose the type of file (compatible files) they want that best suits their needs.
With Blackboard Ally you can:

  • Automatically check course materials against WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
  • Provide students with accessible alternative formats such as audio and electronic braille
  • Receive guidance and step-by-step instructions to improve accessibility of your course content

This session will provide an overview of Alternative Formats, Accessibility Scores, and Course Accessibility Report.
Please note: This hands-on workshop is open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses.
*Registrants will receive a Zoom link within 24-48 hours of the scheduled session.

Sections

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online
Zoom Meeting (High Capacity) room , .

Drop-in Hours: Blackboard Ultra questions

This Drop-in Hours session will focus completely on the Blackboard Learn/Ultra questions.

Please note: This Drop-in Hours session is open to all faculty and academic staff from both campuses. Students are not permitted unless by the request of a faculty member.

Ask EdTech: Drop-in Office Hours

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Introduction to Gradescope

Gradescope is a feedback and assessment tool that reduces the pain and time associated with grading exams, homework, and other assignments. It is widely used for delivering assessments remotely and enables instructors and graders to provide better and more timely feedback, resulting in improved learning outcomes

By centralizing student submissions, scoring rubrics, individualized feedback, and statistical insights, Gradescope allows instructors to have a more streamlined grading system with their students. From homework to coding assignments to exams, Gradescope offers support for a spectrum of different types of assessments.

*Once you have registered for this course, you will receive a link for the scheduled training with a member of the Gradescope team via email.*

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