Important Note: The Queensborough workshop series welcomes all CUNY faculty (adjuncts included) with the understanding that if there are more requests than seats, the policy will be that Queensborough faculty will have priority.
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Introduction to Blackboard 9.1 (2hr)
Description:
This workshop provides an overview and introduction to the major tools within the new Blackboard 9.1 environment. During the workshop you will build your own course, and gain hands-on experience working within the Blackboard environment.
Learn how to navigate, modify your course menu, add your syllabus, create announcements, and email your students, embed videos, and more… Who should attend : Any instructor interested in learningMonday, August 13th, 11AM-1PM, L-117 |
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Introduction to Blackboard 9.1 (2hr) - REPEAT!
Description:
This workshop provides an overview and introduction to the major tools within the new Blackboard 9.1 environment. During the workshop you will build your own course, and gain hands-on experience working within the Blackboard environment.
Learn how to navigate, modify your course menu, add your syllabus, create announcements, and email your students, embed videos, and more… Who should attend : Any instructor interested in learning Blackboard basics should attend this workshop. Presenter : Denis Bejar – Academic Computing CenterTuesday, August 21st, 10AM-12PM, L-117 |
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Clickers: Under the Hood
Description: In this session you will:
*Review the clicker deployment scheme at QCC
*Review and perform the latest recommended procedures for configuring clickers
*Setup a new course, including setting the frequency
*Use the new secure clicker cabinets, which store clickers in the classroom
*Try out i>clicker2 features which include numeric and alphanumeric response questions
*Identify common missteps in clicker usage
Who should attend: Anyone who is interested in the nitty gritty of clicker use or might be in a support role for clicker users Presenter: Belle Birchfield, Engineering Technology When: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2 - 4 pm, L-117 |
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Blackboard Basics-Level I (2 hr) (New to Blackboard) Description: This introduction to Blackboard workshop is intended to provide brand new users of Blackboard a basic introduction to some of the key functions that they need to get started. We will cover topics such as how to access your courses, creating a contact page, adding announcements, and how to open the course to students.
Who should attend: Designed for all instructors new to Blackboard
Presenter: Denis Bejar – Academic Computing Center
When: Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 10AM-12PM, L-117 |
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Blackboard Basics-Level I (2 hr) (REPEAT-New to Blackboard) Blackboard Basics-Level I (2 hr) (REPEAT-New to Blackboard)
Description: This introduction to Blackboard workshop is intended to provide brand new users of Blackboard a basic introduction to some of the key functions that they need to get started. We will cover topics such as how to access your courses, creating a contact page, adding announcements, and how to open the course to students.
Who should attend: Designed for all instructors new to Blackboard
Presenter: Denis Bejar – Academic Computing Center
When: Monday October 1st, 3PM-5PM, L-117 |
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Creating Micro-Lectures with Camtasia (3 hr) Description: During this workshop you will learn to create your own video Micro-Lectures using PowerPoint, Audacity, and Camtasia, a versatile yet easy to learn program. Your Micro-Lectures can then be posted to YouTube or the College Media Server and made available to your students.
Who should attend: Designed for all those using Blackboard, Epsilen, or their own Web site.
Presenter: Bruce Naples, Academic Computing Center
When: Monday, October 1st, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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iPads for Teaching and Learning (2hr) Description: iPads are finding their way into very interesting and unusual corners of our life: teaching, professional, and personal. During this workshop you will be introduced to the world of the iPad, its features, and many of its wonderful Apps.
Who should attend: Those who recently purchased or are thinking of purchasing an Apple iPad. If you have an iPad, bring it with you!
Presenter: Bruce Naples – Academic Computing Center
When: Wednesday, October 3rd, 4-6PM, L-117 |
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Blackboard Intermediate-Level II (2 hr) (Some Experience) Description: This introduction to Blackboard workshop is intended for novice and intermediate users, who needs to learn how to use the system and its features, or needs to have a better understanding of the available features. We will cover topics such as how to post your syllabus, creating content areas, creating course links, uploading content, and using the Discussion Board.
Who should attend: Designed for novice and intermediate users.
Presenter: Denis Bejar – Academic Computing Center
When: Wed. October 3rd, 10AM-12PM, L-117 |
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Blackboard Intermediate-Level II (2 hr) (REPEAT-Some Experience) Description: This introduction to Blackboard workshop is intended for novice and intermediate users, who needs to learn how to use the system and its features, or needs to have a better understanding of the available features. We will cover topics such as how to post your syllabus, creating content areas, creating course links, uploading content, and using the Discussion Board.
Who should attend: Designed for novice and intermediate users.
Presenter: Denis Bejar – Academic Computing Center
When: Fri. October 5th, 10AM-12PM, L-117 |
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Blackboard Grade Center (2 hr) Description: This workshop is for faculty who would like to use the Grade Center in Blackboard to track student grades. In this workshop, you will learn about basic functions such as adding, modifying and removing grade columns, weighing grades by item or by category, and providing feedback on assignments and tests. Who should attend: Designed for Blackboard practitioners.
Presenter: Denis Bejar – Academic Computing Center
When: Wed. October 10th, 10AM-12PM L-117 |
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Blackboard Advanced-Level III (2 hr) (Practitioners) Description: This introduction to Blackboard workshop is intended for experienced users. This course is designed to help instructors create online tests and assignments, including SafeAssignment the automatic plagiarism detection system which works in conjunction with Blackboard. Participants will also gain an understanding of the Grade Center and other features in Blackboard that allow instructors to track user progress.
Who should attend: Designed for Blackboard practitioners.
Presenter: Denis Bejar – Academic Computing Center
When: Friday, October 12th, 10AM-12PM, L-117 |
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Creating and Maintaining Your QCC Professional Web Site
Description: All Queensborough full-time faculty members are entitled to have their own professional Web site as part of the College site. You may use this site to host your biography, research interests, publication info, material for your classes, etc.
Who should attend : This workshop is open to all full-time faculty Presenter : David Moretti, Academic Computing Center When: Monday, Oct 15, 2-4pm, L-117 |
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Blackboard Collaborate–Level I: User Mode Description: Synchronous communication using programs such as Skype, iChat, and Facetime, or more sophisticated online meeting software like Cisco WebEx or Adobe Connect are becoming commonplace. Using this type of technology with your students is now possible since CUNY Central has made Blackboard Collaborate available for all CUNY students and faculty. Homework-help or problem-solving sessions, online meetings especially with FNET and PNET students, special interest group meetings – faculty-to-faculty or faculty-to-student for any academic purpose are all possible now that we have access to Blackboard Collaborate. Who should attend: All faculty who wish to experience what it is like to use synchronous collaboration technology now made available to us by CUNY. Registration is Limited!
Presenters: Denis Bejar & Bruce Naples
**Important note: The required computer setup for online participation includes a wired network computer with Internet connection and microphone headset. A built-in video-cam is not necessary, but would provide a more complete experience. When: Friday October 19th, 10AM-12PM, Where: ONLINE** |
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Creating and Maintaining Your QCC Professional Web Site (REPEAT!)
Description: All Queensborough full-time faculty members are entitled to have their own professional Web site as part of the College site. You may use this site to host your biography, research interests, publication info, material for your classes, etc.
Who should attend : This workshop is open to all full-time faculty Presenter : David Moretti, Academic Computing Center When: Thursday, Oct 25, 2-4pm, L-117 |
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