Winter 2013 Blackboard and eLearning Information

Greetings:

I hope you had a wonderful break and that your winter 2013 Blackboard course development is going well. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you require any assistance with your Blackboard course. This week, the eLearning and Instructional Support office is hosting several Blackboard information sessions to which you are invited (see details below):

·        Blackboard Open Lab - Monday, January 7th from 2 PM to 6 PM in C8 (Please RSVP by email or phone for individual appointment / jdpeters@monroeccc.edu or 734-384-4129)

·        Using Blackboard to Supplement Instruction - Tuesday, January 8th from 1 PM to 2 PM in C8 (Please RSVP by email or phone if  you plan to attend the group workshop)

·        Blackboard Open Lab - Tuesday, January 8th from 2 PM to 6 PM in C8 (Please RSVP by email or phone for individual appointment)

·        Blackboard Open Lab - Thursday, January 10th from 2 PM to 6 PM in C8 (Please RSVP by email or phone for individual appointment)

Also, below are numerous links to information related to effective Blackboard course design and utilization. I hope the information provided below is helpful to you. Let me know.

Have a wonderful semester,

Jeff

Blackboard tutorials

               Print-based resources

• Instructions for utilizing basic Blackboard tools: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/files/Blackboard_9.1_Introduction_fall2011.pdf
• Blackboard 9.1 supported browsers and operating systems: http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=55574750
• Keys to effective utilization of Blackboard: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/files/KeysToSuccessfulBlackboardCourse2011.pdf
• Sample Syllabus: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/files/eLearning_Syllabus_Template.pdf
• Exemplary Online Course Rubric: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/files/ExemplaryOnlineCourseRubric.pdf
• Additional Blackboard instructions can be found in the “Faculty Resource Center”, which should be listed within the “My Courses” area once you log into Blackboard.
  
  Video tutorials
• Modifying Blackboard Course Menu: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/tutorials/BbCourseMenu_demo/BbCourseMenu_demo.htm
• Adding files (e.g. MS Word, MS PowerPoint, PDF, etc.) to your Blackboard course: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/tutorials/AddFiles2Blackboard_demo/AddFiles2Blackboard_demo.htm
• Blackboard Assignments tool: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/tutorials/BbAssignment_Tool_Faculty_demo/BbAssignment_Tool_Faculty_demo.htm
• Internet Explorer and Blackboard External Links: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/tutorials/IE_BbExternal_Links_demo/IE_BbExternal_Links_demo.htm
• Blackboard Communication tools: http://ondemand.blackboard.com/communicate.htm
• Blackboard Grade Center, Tests and Assignments tools: http://ondemand.blackboard.com/assess.htm
• Miscellaneous Blackboard tutorials: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/elearning_trainingMod.htm

Additional resources:

• eLearning website: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/elearning_faculty.htm
• General instructional information: http://www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/files/ClassroomBestPractices.pdf
• IMPLEMENTING THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES: Technology as Lever  http://www.tltgroup.org/programs/seven.html
• Students With Disabilities at Monroe County Community College: http://www.monroeccc.edu/lal/students_disabilities.htm
• How to Make Presentations Accessible to All: http://www.w3.org/WAI/training/accessible
• MCCC Copyright Procedures: http://www.monroeccc.edu/policies/pdfs/600%20Business%20Policies/643a%20copyright%20proc.pdf
• TEACH Act (copyright) Checklist: https://www.cu.edu/ip/copyright/downloads/TeachActChecklist.pdf