Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Don't Be Caught Off Guard by H1N1

The elearning Resources Hub is offering a four training sessions to help professors be prepared if the H1N1 virus comes to the Wichita State campus and causes lengthy time away for professors or students. The sessions will help professors learn ways to continue to teach their class online. All sessions will be held in the Wireless Learning Space at the Media Resources Center. You are invited to bring your lunch if you woud like.

  • Resources to Teach if H1N1 Strikes - Thursday, October 8th 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
    • Learn about tools available for teaching and learning online.
  • Nuts and Bolts of Blackboard - Thursday, October 15th 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
    • Learn about Online Posting documents, navigating the Grade Center, managing announcements and more.

  • Assessment and Grading Online - Thursday, October 22nd 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • Learn about Quizzing, LockDown Browser (for secure testing), SafeAssignment (for academic integrity), Self and Peer Assessment, StudyMate (for student self-assessment activities) and using the Grade Center.
  • Lecturing and Communication Tools - Thursday, October 29th 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • Learn about Tegrity (for lecture recording), Wimba Pronto (for text and voice chat), Discussion Board (for asynchronous communication) and more.
To register, log in to myWSU, select the Help for Faculty/Staff tab, click on Blackboard/elearning Training Registration, then click Schedule in the Training Opportunities box and select the session you wish to attend and click Submit.