Wednesday, 02 Mar 2011
Clicker Orientation Workshop
This is a brief informative session designed to introduce new faculty clicker users to teaching and learning with classroom response systems. Options available on the Iowa State University campus will be demonstrated and described.
Workshop: NSF Career Awards - Broader Impacts
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and "Strengthening the Professoriate at ISU" are sponsoring a workshop on the broader impacts portion of an NSF grant proposal.
Thursday, 03 Mar 2011
Blackboard Learn's File Management Options
Putting files in folders and making them accessible can become the biggest obstacle to a pleasant experience in online learning. File management can be tricky in Bb Learn, but with a little practice, it becomes second nature. In this session, you will learn the basics to file management in Blackboard Learn, including how to upload/move files; create/organize folders; create an html folder; use the web folder for easy web-access.
Monday, 07 Mar 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.
Tuesday, 08 Mar 2011
Workshop: NSF Career Awards - Broader Impacts
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and "Strengthening the Professoriate at ISU" are sponsoring a workshop on the broader impacts portion of an NSF grant proposal.
Wednesday, 09 Mar 2011
How Do I Make Blackboard Learn's Grade Center Work for Me?
Manage who? Manage what? Move over WebCT, a new grade book has emerged in Blackboard Learn. In this session, you will learn how to use Blackboard Learn's Grade Center to manage student performance, including how to create columns, enter grades, calculate final grades, create custom Smart Views, track student activity and export and import records with Excel.
Informational session: What Can LAR Do For You?
Ron Morgan, director of Laboratory Animal Resources, will present an overview of services that LAR, clinical veterinarians and caretakers can provide, plus tips on scheduling housing needs. Those interested in attending should register by sending an e-mail to Connie Regenold.