The following Blackboard workshops will be offered during the month of August. To sign up, just go to http://www.umbc.edu/training and click on "Blackboard" to see the workshops.
Getting Started with Blackboard
This 90 minute hands-on workshop will get you started using Blackboard at UMBC. The workshop will cover how to access your course, basic course design, posting a syllabus, adding content, and managing users in your course. (Please bring an electronic copy of your syllabus if you have one.)
Prerequisites:
1. Active UMBC account
Interactivity with Blackboard Communication Tools
This 90 minute hands-on workshop will introduce you to the various communication tools in Blackboard and discuss how they can be effectively used. Topics we will cover include how to create discussion boards, use of the "Assignments" feature, effective ways to use groups, Turnitin, and email. (Please bring an electronic copy of your syllabus if you have one.)
Prerequisites:
1. Basic knowledge of Blackboard
2. Active Blackboard course/community
If you have any questions, or can't make the training and need some Blackboard help, please send an email to blackboard@umbc.edu.