Tuesday, 05 Apr 2011
How Can I Expand My Online Assessment Offerings with Blackboard Learn?
Blackboard Learn's robust test and survey environment supports a wide range of items and media for use with traditional assessment and practice activities. In this session, you will learn how to create tests and surveys in Bb Learn, including how to create questions; import questions from Respondus; edit test and survey settings and results; incorporate randomization; use images, audio and video; and promote academic integrity.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2011
Being Creative in the Classroom with PowerPoint
Learn how to plan, create and deliver classroom presentations using PowerPoint's visual tools. Topics include strategies for using PowerPoint to deliver content and manage classroom activities. Design slides using graphics, photos, multimedia, sounds and video clips. Basic PowerPoint Office 2007 skills required. Class uses Windows computers, but Mac users can learn new techniques as well.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
Converting WebCT courses to Blackboard Learn
Take advantage of the tools and resources available in this new and powerful platform when Bb Learn becomes available university-wide, summer semester, 2011. Find out how to convert an existing WebCT course to Blackboard Learn and learn what you need to know to get your course up and running.
Thursday, 14 Apr 2011
Team-Based Learning
A two-day workshop, led by team-based learning specialist Larry Michaelsen. The focus is on how to effectively engage large groups of students and how to improve teaching outcomes through team-based learning with a focus on the disciplines of social science, arts and humanities. Lunch is provided both days.
Friday, 15 Apr 2011
Team-Based Learning
A two-day workshop, led by team-based learning specialist Larry Michaelsen. The focus is on how to effectively engage large groups of students and how to improve teaching outcomes through team-based learning with a focus on the disciplines of social science, arts and humanities. Lunch is provided both days.
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011
Converting WebCT courses to Blackboard Learn
Take advantage of the tools and resources available in this new and powerful platform when Bb Learn becomes available university-wide, summer semester, 2011. Find out how to convert an existing WebCT course to Blackboard Learn and learn what you need to know to get your course up and running.
Responsible animal research: Informational session
"How to Perform Category D and E Searches," with Dr. Mary Sauer, ISU attending veterinarian. She will address federal regulatory requirements regarding pain and distress, and provide tips for completing IACUC application forms. Those interested in attending are asked to email Connie Regenold, Office for Responsible Research.
Friday, 22 Apr 2011
Seminar: "Changing the Way We Teach, Why We Should and How We Can"
This seminar is open to the university community. The presenter is William Wood, Distinguished Professor emeritus at the University of Colorado, Boulder; and co-director of The National Academies Summer Institutes on Undergraduate Education in Biology.