Attend the Office of Online Learning Open House in-person or via Zoom; learn about Quality Course Design on Sep. 8

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This week, the Office of Online Learning invites faculty and staff members to attend an in-person or virtual Open House, learn more about course design, or get help using Blackboard and Zoom.

Click to view the detailed schedule for Sep. 7-9.

Office of Online Learning Open House

  • Wednesday, Sep. 7– 10 a.m.- noon, ATLC 437
  • Thursday, Sep. 8 – noon-2 p.m., Zoom
  • Friday, Sep. 9 – 9-11 a.m., Zoom

Drop in at your convenience to meet the staff of the Office of Online Learning, ask questions, and learn more about services. (Food and giveaways have been mentioned as well, but Daily News is uncertain how that will work during Zoom sessions.)

Intro to Quality Course Design is facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Stafford, Assistant Dean of Online Learning

  • Thursday, Sep. 8 – 2-3 p.m., Main 347

Learn about the online course design template available to all instructors, brainstorm ways to get started in course design, review key elements to include in a Web or Hybrid course, and more. This session will be especially helpful for beginners but offers tips for course developers at all levels.

Blackboard Grade Center Help is facilitated by Dr. Jon McKamey, Instructional Designer

  • Wednesday, Sep. 7 – 9-10 a.m., Main 347

Drop in to get help with your specific questions or needs related to the Blackboard Grade Center.

Blackboard Office Hours (via Zoom) are facilitated by Dr. Jon McKamey, Instructional Designer

  • Wednesday, Sep. 7 – noon-1 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sep. 8 – 9-10 a.m.

Drop-in as needed to get help with specific Blackboard tools, troubleshooting, or any remote learning-related topic. Come prepared with your specific needs and you’ll get help seeking solutions.

Join Jon on Zoom at https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/81060585299?pwd=QVRaMDJBcWNEcUxMeE4vQnZtTnU3QT09

  • Meeting ID: 810 6058 5299  |  Passcode: 672017

Remote Assistance from the Instructional Designer

Remote assistance will be provided via Zoom to help individuals with online course and Blackboard issues.

Zoom Support for Faculty and Staff (via Zoom) is facilitated by Paul D. DeNu, Technical Communication Specialist

Paul is available by appointment to provide individual training, help with concerns related to Zoom, and answer technology-related questions.

Email Paul at pddenu@cincinnatistate.edu to schedule an appointment and then join him on the Zoom link below at the scheduled time.

Contact the Instructional Support Team