NIU Faculty Development Faculty/Staff Program Schedule

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:33:57 -0500

Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
With the recent upgrade of the Blackboard course management system to version 8.0, NIU faculty will see an entirely redesigned and newly named Grade Center. This hands-on workshop will review the significant changes in the layout and functionality of the Grade Center and will cover such topics as recording grades using inline editing, entering comments, sending email from the Grade Center, using interactive and non-interactive views, and customizing the default Grade Center look. Additionally, such topics as creating calculated grades, hiding, displaying and freezing columns, Grade Center searching and sorting functionalities will also be covered. Prerequisites: attendance at the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard workshop or previous experience using Blackboard. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:33:56 -0500

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of creating and developing a course in Blackboard, NIU's Web Course Management System. Participants will get an overview of course layout and navigation and will have an opportunity to place materials in a sample course. Participants will be assisted with requesting their own Blackboard courses. Participants who wish to request their courses during the workshop need to have an active NIU Account ID. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

NEWQuick and Easy Video Editing Using iMovie

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:33:56 -0500

Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
This hands-on workshop provides Mac users with useful tools to capture, edit, and save video footage in a variety of formats, as well as create DVDs to play on any DVD player. Some familiarity with Mac computers is required. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Creating Branching Tutorials in PowerPoint

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:33:55 -0500

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Part video game, part case study, and a lot like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book, branching tutorials are a powerful instructional tool. Students apply their knowledge to realistic scenarios, which can really bring your content to life. This hands-on workshop will cover both design and development techniques that will allow you to create branching tutorials without sophisticated software. All you need are a few tricks with PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of PowerPoint is required. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:27:26 -0500

Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 am
This hands-on workshop is a follow-up to the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard workshop; we will cover the specifics of developing a course in Blackboard, including personalizing course navigation, setting up a materials-delivery structure and creating discussion areas. Participants will work in their own Blackboard courses and should bring to the session any course materials they want to upload or work with during the workshop. Files should be on a flash drive (readable in a USB port) or on CD. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center II

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:28 -0500

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
With the recent upgrade of the Blackboard course management system to version 8.0, NIU faculty will see an entirely redesigned and newly named Grade Center with many new advanced features. This workshop will briefly review the significant changes in the layout and functionality of the new Grade Center in Blackboard 8.0 and will then cover advanced topics of Grade Center management, such as smart views, grading schemas, downloading /uploading grades, and setting up grading periods. Additionally, such topics as managing categories, managing grading history/reverting grades, and creating grading reports will also be covered. Prerequisites: attendance at the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard workshop or previous experience using Blackboard and attendance at the Grade Center I: Basic Features workshop. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Concept Mapping for Teaching and Learning

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:28 -0500

Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Concept maps are learning tools which represent information visually. These diagrams "visually arrange" concepts and ideas, show connections and relationships among concepts, and help increase understanding of complex information. Concept maps help students see the underlying structure and "big picture" of a concept which can lead to meaningful learning. This hands-on workshop will provide practical and immediate applications in your teaching and your students' learning. Please bring a course syllabus or concepts to the workshop. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center Overview

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:27 -0500

**ONLINE**Wednesday, August 5, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
With the recent upgrade of the Blackboard course management system to version 8.0, NIU faculty will see an entirely redesigned and newly named Grade Center. This online workshop will review the significant changes in the layout and functionality of the Grade Center and will introduce new features, including: using inline editing, entering comments, sending email from the Grade Center, using interactive and non-interactive views, and customizing the default Grade Center look. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Clickers in the Classroom

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:26 -0500

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Faculty can use the eInstruction CPS personal response system (clickers) in conjunction with Blackboard to create an interactive learning experience. Faculty can use CPS in the classroom to engage students and provide them with instant feedback. Student assessment results can then be uploaded to Blackboard. This workshop is designed to explore the instructional possibilities of the CPS clicker system and its integration with Blackboard. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Self and Peer Assessment

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:25 -0500

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
This hands-on workshop covers one of the most exciting new features in Blackboard 8.0, the Self and Peer Assessment tool. This tool allows students to submit work through Blackboard which is then evaluated by a random group of fellow students. Students may even reflect upon and evaluate their own work. This session will explore some practical applications for using Self and Peer Assessment in a course. Participants will experience the Self and Peer Assessment process and will create a Self and Peer Assessment in Blackboard. Prerequisites: basic computer skills and attendance at the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard workshop or previous experience using Blackboard. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Fundamental Principles of Effective Instruction

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:17:05 -0500

Fall 2009 Teaching Effectiveness Institute
Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Capitol Room, Holmes Student Center
Day one of the fall Teaching Effectiveness Institute is designed to introduce faculty to basic principles of teaching, offer information about support resources related to teaching, and discuss how faculty deal with students' needs. Participants will have opportunities to network with both new and experienced faculty at NIU. This institute will include interactive presentations by NIU faculty and staff. Day one of the institute is geared toward an audience who is new to teaching and to those wanting to refresh their knowledge about teaching fundamentals. Click here for more details or to register.

Teaching Strategies to Help First-Year Students Do Their Best

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:19:17 -0500

Fall 2009 Teaching Effectiveness Institute
Friday, August 14, 2009 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Capitol Room, Holmes Student Center
Many of today's first-year students enter college expecting to work hard and do well. But soon thereafter, they may settle for less. Mediocrity may not only become the norm, but the goal for some. Lowering their sights helps them willingly accept B's and C's, or even D's, because A's take so much time and effort. According to recent NSSE and CSSE results, many new students accept disengagement over engagement and less academic investment over more. When faced with a demanding course, the easiest solution is often to give up or change majors. What can those of us who value higher learning do to help students with lower expectations dig in and grapple with the challenge? How can we raise the bar? This workshop will explore these complex issues and generate innovative teaching strategies to counteract them. Click here for more details or to register.

Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:25 -0500

Monday, August 17, 2009 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of creating and developing a course in Blackboard, NIU's Web Course Management System. Participants will get an overview of course layout and navigation and will have an opportunity to place materials in a sample course. Participants will be assisted with requesting their own Blackboard courses. Participants who wish to request their courses during the workshop need to have an active NIU Account ID. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:24 -0500

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
With the recent upgrade of the Blackboard course management system to version 8.0, NIU faculty will see an entirely redesigned and newly named Grade Center. This hands-on workshop will review the significant changes in the layout and functionality of the Grade Center and will cover such topics as recording grades using inline editing, entering comments, sending email from the Grade Center, using interactive and non-interactive views, and customizing the default Grade Center look. Additionally, such topics as creating calculated grades, hiding, displaying and freezing columns, Grade Center searching and sorting functionalities will also be covered. Prerequisites: attendance at the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard workshop or previous experience using Blackboard. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:23 -0500

Friday, August 21, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Learn the basics of creating and developing a course in Blackboard, NIU's Web Course Management System. Participants will get an overview of course layout and navigation and will have an opportunity to place materials in a sample course. Participants will be assisted with requesting their own Blackboard courses. Participants who wish to request their courses during the workshop need to have an active NIU Account ID. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:23 -0500

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
This hands-on workshop is a follow-up to the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard workshop; we will cover the specifics of developing a course in Blackboard, including personalizing course navigation, setting up a materials-delivery structure and creating discussion areas. Participants will work in their own Blackboard courses and should bring to the session any course materials they want to upload or work with during the workshop. Files should be on a flash drive (readable in a USB port) or on CD. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:22 -0500

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Many faculty consider live, personal interaction to be the most valuable element of quality teaching and learning experiences. Wimba Classroom is an online collaboration tool that integrates seamlessly with Blackboard allowing faculty and students to engage in meaningful and memorable interactions by combining interactive technologies with instructional best practices. This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of the different features of this collaboration tool and will walk participants through the process of creating and managing Wimba classrooms. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center II

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:21 -0500

Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
With the recent upgrade of the Blackboard course management system to version 8.0, NIU faculty will see an entirely redesigned and newly named Grade Center with many new advanced features. This workshop will briefly review the significant changes in the layout and functionality of the new Grade Center in Blackboard 8.0 and will then cover advanced topics of Grade Center management, such as smart views, grading schemas, downloading /uploading grades, and setting up grading periods. Additionally, such topics as managing categories, managing grading history/reverting grades, and creating grading reports will also be covered. Prerequisites: attendance at the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard workshop or previous experience using Blackboard and attendance at the Grade Center I: Basic Features workshop. Advanced registration is required. Register Now!

NIU Faculty Development Faculty/Staff Program Schedule

**NEW**Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features

Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard

**NEW**Quick and Easy Video Editing Using iMovie

Creating Branching Tutorials in PowerPoint

Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course

**NEW**Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center II

Concept Mapping for Teaching and Learning

**NEW**Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center Overview

Clickers in the Classroom

**NEW**Blackboard 8.0 Self and Peer Assessment

Fundamental Principles of Effective Instruction

Teaching Strategies to Help First-Year Students Do Their Best

Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard

**NEW**Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features

Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard

Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course

Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard

**NEW**Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center II

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features

NEWQuick and Easy Video Editing Using iMovie

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center II

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center Overview

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Self and Peer Assessment

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features

NEWBlackboard 8.0 Grade Center II