Online Learning offers a variety of live and self-paced training, as well as campus events. Some of the events require participants to register, as indicated by the “Register for this session here” links. If there is a certain topic or part of distance education that you believe would benefit faculty or students, please contact us. We’d love to hear your feedback!
How to Access Our Sessions on Teams
All of our virtual events are offered through the Distance Education Support Community Team. Once you have accessed the Team, click on the Training & Recordings channel. Every virtual session we offer is listed on this channel and is accessible to all faculty and staff at Marshall.
January
Quality Matters: Designing Your Online Course (DYOC)
Friday, January 20th
Please see more details and sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/471157082517
Please keep in mind there are limited spaces. If an emergency arises, please let us know as soon as possible so the spot can be filled.
Panopto: How-to Training
Thursday, January 26th 3:00-4:00 PM
A brief overview of the video media tool Panopto. Join the Design Center and learn best practices and usage possibilities in your course with Panopto. Feel free to join us virtually on Teams or in the Design Center, Drinko 235.
February
Grade Center: In’s and Out’s of the Blackboard Grade Center
Thursday, February 2nd 2:00-3:00 PM
Come to review Blackboard Grade Center capabilities such as: total grade calculations, needs grading, smart views, and general navigation. Feel free to bring questions, as we plan to have time for Q & A. Feel free to join us virtually on Teams via the link below.
March
Spring Cleaning: Let us help you tidy up your Blackboard courses
Do you have old files and old links that you do not use? Hidden columns in the Grade Center? Do you have a development course with outdated materials? Let’s go over some best practices to keep your content up to date and ready for your next term.
Thursday, March 2nd 2:00-3:00 PM
April
Video and Media Tools for Enhanced Student Feedback and Interaction
Thursday, April 6th
(stay tuned for more details)
May
May the 4th be with you.
Thursday, May 4th
(stay tuned for more details)