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Online Learning Support Jan. 10-14 includes Blackboard Office hours & more

Faculty & Staff, Technology, Training
Jan 10, 2022

The Office of Online Learning is providing support during the week of Jan. 10 including:

  • training for new users of Blackboard
  • “office hours” for new or experienced users of Blackboard
  • information sessions for those who want to learn more about the Quality Matters (QM) standards for online courses
  • support for new or experienced users of Zoom

For more information about all resources available from the Office of Online Learning, visit the “Support/Training” section of the COVID-19 Faculty Resources site in Blackboard. Look for this site near the bottom of your list of Blackboard courses.

Introduction to Blackboard is facilitated by Dr. Jon McKamey, Instructional Designer

Three in-person sessions are scheduled:

  • Monday, Jan. 10 – 1-4 p.m., Main 347
  • Wednesday, Jan. 12 – 5-8 p.m., Main 347
  • Thursday, Jan. 13 – 8 a.m.-noon, Main 347

This hands-on training is for new Blackboard users who would like to get all of the basics in one session. During the session, attendees will:

  • Log onto the Blackboard site
  • Add folders and course materials
  • Navigate within the Blackboard attachments environment
  • Add announcements
  • Customize your Blackboard “home page”
  • Use Blackboard’s email tool
  • Begin to modify a course site and customize it for your individual needs

Ensuring Quality in Online Course Design with Quality Matters (QM) Standards is facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Stafford, Assistant Dean of Online Learning

In-person and Zoom sessions are available.

This series focuses on the design of online courses, not on specific delivery or teaching methods.

  • Sessions should be of interest to those who are new to developing and/or teaching fully online courses, and those who have not previously applied the Quality Matters (QM) Standards for online courses.
     
  • Sessions also may be useful to those looking to review the QM Standards.

QM Standard 1: Course Overview and Introduction

  • Monday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.-noon, Main 347
  • Tuesday, Jan. 11, 10-11 a.m., on Zoom. Click here – passcode: 050220

QM Standard 2: Learning Objectives (Competencies)

  • Monday, Jan. 10, noon-1 p.m., Main 347
  • Tuesday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m.-noon, on Zoom. Click here – passcode: 050220

QM Standard 3: Assessment and Measurement

  • Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1-2 p.m., on Zoom. Click here – passcode: 050220
  • Thursday, Jan. 13, 1-2 p.m., Main 347

QM Standard 4: Instructional Materials

  • Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2-3 p.m., on Zoom. Click here – passcode: 050220
  • Thursday, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m., Main 347

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

  • Tuesday, Jan. 11 – 1-2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 12 – 2-3 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 14 – 10-11 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  | Self-paced “Teaching Online” course

Dr. McKamey is available to provide remote assistance via Zoom to help individuals with online course and Blackboard issues.

Contact Jon by email (jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu) for an appointment and Zoom room details.

Faculty members are encouraged to sign up for the self-paced, 6-module online course Teaching Online for Cincinnati State, facilitated by Dr. McKamey.

Faculty can enroll in the course at any time. See the weekly PDF training schedule for more information.

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

To schedule an appointment for help with Zoom troubleshooting or training, send email to Paul at pddenu@cincinnatistate.edu, and then you can join Paul on Zoom at the scheduled time.

Join Paul on Zoom at https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/81438614572?pwd=MWkySzBWZmRWN3hLZmpMaUZseHpRZz09

  • Meeting ID: 814 3861 4572  |  Passcode: 5m201r

Paul is also available by appointment to provide individual training and help with concerns related to Zoom, as well as help with other learning technology (Collaborate, audio/video work, Screencast-O-Matic, closed captioning, accessibility, and Blackboard assistance).

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