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Spring 2010 Workshops
         
 
College Wide E-Learning Training
         
Get training in WIMBA and other Blackboard training without leaving your office or having to go to the campus. Check out the College Wide E-Learning Organization under the "My Organizations" tab in MyDTCC.

This organization makes registration for workshops no longer required. See the full schedule and important information reguarding training. In addition to WIMBA Training, additional Blackboard Training via WIMBA is offered through live workshops and archived workshops.

The menu item "Training Schedules" has the scheduled times the training is offered. Once you have found a workshop you can attend, you will find the WIMBA classroom in the "WIMBA" menu area. Be sure to check out the "Getting Started" menu area to make sure you are ready to participate.

If you can not make a scheduled training time, be sure to check out the "Archives" menu area to watch a recorded WIMBA session of the same workshop you wish to attend.

If any of the workshops listed on this page say "See schedule in Collegewide E-Learning Org." then that workshop is offered through WIMBA in the organization.
 
Wimba Training
     
Wimba   Wimba is the new collaboration suite in Blackboard offering interactive technologies such as voice, video, podcasting, instant messaging, application sharing, polling, and white boarding. This exciting tool empowers teachers and students with a unique collaborative environment that enhances learning, improves outcomes, and increases student retention.
     

Workshops are offered for Wimba Classroom and Wimba Voice. Learn how to use all these tools by logging onto MyDTCC and selecting "My Organizations" tab then find the "Collegewide E-Learning Training Organization.

These workshops are taught using Wimba Classroom.
You will not be able to use Wimba in your course without first taking a Wimba Workshop.

You will receive a Training Certificate once you have completed the WIMBA Classroom and WMBA Voice training. If you have not please contact Jerry Pearson at 302-857-1752.
 
Content Management
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
Jan 15 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:00 pm ETB 724 16
E-Learn Org M See schedule in Collegewide E-Learning Org
         

Okay, you have 5 courses that all use "myfile.pdf" and you want an easy method to update all courses that use that file. Answer: Content Management. Simply upload the new file once and all courses that are linked to it are automatically updated. Its that easy!

Learn how to use and share this time saving tool within Blackboard. Not only will it save you time with file updates but it will help ensure all courses are more standardized. Led by Jerry Pearson
 
Setting Up a WIMBA Classroom
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
Jan 7 - Thur J 1:00 - 2:30 pm ETB 724 16
Jan 8 - Fri J 10:00 - 11:30 am ETB 724 16
Apr 16 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:30 pm ETB 724 16
         

Learn how to set up the WIMBA Classroom, change slide names, create poll questions, put your image in the lower right panel, use video and change the WIMBA Classroom startup screen.
 
Integrating Blackboard with Grade Center
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
Jan 29 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:00 pm ETB 724 16
E-Learn Org M See schedule in Collegewide E-Learning Org
         
Gives instructions on how to use the Assignment feature, Safe Assignments, and the Discussion Board within Grade Center.
         
Acrobat for the Instructor/Classroom
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
May 19 - Fri J 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ETB 724 16
         
Wow, did you know you can put audio and video in an Acrobat Document? Now you can ensure all your students can open your presentation and get the full multimedia experience. Another nice feature that few know about in Acrobat is you can record audio and place the link to your audio anywhere in the document. This is an exciting way you can tell your student what they did wrong and what they did right or just make comments. Led by Jerry Pearson
 
Capturing Video from the Internet
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
Apr 30 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:30 ETB 724 16
         
Have you ever needed to download and/or convert a video from the internet to put in your presentation? Learn just how simple it can be with the right tools that are free! Led by Jerry Pearson
 
Blackboard Intro
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
Jan 5 - Tue J 10:00 - 11:30 am ETB 724 16
Jan 6 - Wed J 1:00 - 2:30 pm ETB 724 16
Feb 26 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:30 pm ETB 724 16
         
Call for an appointment for individual or group training
857-1752 or email: jpearson@dtcc.edu
 
For beginner Blackboard Users and those who need to refresh their basic Blackboard Skills. This class will cover adding course content and organization, announcements, manage course menu and design, and basic Grade Center use. Learn some if Blackboard's potential and make it work for you! - Led by Jerry Pearson
 
Can't make one of these? Call or e-mail to set up your training.
 
Airliner/Smartboard Training
         
Date
Time Room# Seats
Jan 7 - Thur
J
 10:00 - 11:00 am ETB 724 16
Feb 26 - Fri
J
 1:00 - 2:00 pm ETB 724 16
If you can not make it to one of these workshops, please call or e-mail to set up one-on-one instruction.
         
Learn how to use the Smartboard product in your classroom as well as the projector, DVD/VHS player and audio. By learning how to use the equipment and what is available to you in the software, you can increase you productivity and give more opportunities to your class. Workshop includes about 30 minutes of demonstration and 30 minutes participation/questions.
 
Grade Center
         
Date L Time Room # Seats
Jan 5 - Tue J 1:00 - 2:30 pm ETB 724 16
Jan 6 - Wed J 10:00 - 11:30 am ETB 724 16
Mar 12 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:30 pm ETB 724 16
E-Learn Org M See schedule in Collegewide E-Learning Org
         
Learn how to set up the Blackboard Grade Center to work for you and how to get Assignments to automatically link to your Grade Center so the work your students turn in electronically are also linked. This makes it much easier to find their assignments and grade them. The workshop lasts about an hour and a half. Led by Martha Sims-Wilson(M) or Jerry Pearson(J)
 
Assessments
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
Jan 22 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:00 pm ETB 724 16
E-Learn Org        
         
Learn how to set up and use Blackboard's Test Manager to create and deploy test within Blackboard. An easy method to give test and have them linked directly to the grade book. Also learn how to create a pool of test questions to re-use when ever you need them. See how Blackboard can offer additional help by grading all items but those that must be typed in. Finally, see how Blackboard summarizes how the students did question by question. Led by Jerry Pearson
 
Adaptive Release in Blackboard
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
Mar 26 - Fri J 1:00 - 2:00 ETB 724 16
         
Ever wondered if you could set up rules in your Blackboard course so students could not view or progress to the next session without completing a test or viewing the previous module first? Well you can, as well as other features you might find very helpful. Led by Jerry Pearson
 
Safe Assign
         
Date L Time Room # Seats
Mar 5 - Fri J 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ETB 724 16
E-Learn Org M See schedule in Collegewide E-Learning Org
         
Safe Assign compares submitted assignments with existing works to help prevent plagiarism and create opportunities to help students properly attribute sources. This presentation provides basic information about how Safe Assign works and how to it.
Led by Jerry Pearson(J) or Martha Sims-Wilson (M)
 
Digital Photography
         
Date   Time Room # Seats
May 26 - Fri J 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ETB 724 16
         
This workshop will take you throuh all the camera settings and how to set up and frame your shots. We will also discus some creative ways to set up your shots and allow enough time at the end for questions and help understanding your camera. If you have questions about your camera, please bring it and the manual.
 
Need to Schedule Additional Training?
 
Did you miss a workshop you really wanted to go to or not see the training you needed in a scheduled workshop? Call 857-1752 or e-mail jpearson@drtcc.edu to make an appointment.

Check out the available training on our E-Learning Services page and call or e-mail to set up one-on-one or small group training. If you don't see it... ask!

After hour training is available, for two or more persons, upon request.
 
 
         
  Check this page often for Workshop additions, changes, and updates.  
         


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