[BB] Blackboard Hands-on Training

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We have scheduled some Blackboard hands-on training sessions before the semester starts.  If you would like to participate, go to http://snipurl.com/bbtraining and register for the sessions you wish to take.  Training will take place in Merrick 201, the Foreign Language Department's computer lab.  Registration is limited to 15 participants per session.

 

Getting Started with Blackboard
	Introduction to the Blackboard course web site system for instructors that have never used the system before.
	Thursday, Aug. 18, 10:00-12:00 Monday, Aug. 22, 2:00-4:00
Using SafeAssignment in Bb
	The SafeAssignment system checks student writing for originality. This hands-on training shows an instructor how to create a SafeAssignment and use the report that it generates.
	Thursday, Aug. 18, 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, Aug. 23, 10:00-12:00
New Features in Blackboard 6.3
	UM has upgraded from Bb 6.1 to Bb 6.3. This hands-on training will show instructors how to use a number of the new features that have been added. Participants should have either taught with Blackboard before or have taken the "Getting Started with Blackboard" training prior to this session.
	Friday, Aug. 19, 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, Aug 23, 2:00-4:00

 

Bill Vilberg

305-284-3949 (work); 786-218-3052 (cell); 305-255-9138 (home)