Information Technology Services

Bb Learn 9 contains several reporting features to better inform instructors concerning student usage, performance, and to confirm visibility of course content to students. In this session we’ll acquaint you with what’s available and how to access this information.

During this hands-on class, you will add desired library resources and services to your eLearning classes.

Learn about the different Rod Library resources and services that can be incorporated into your eLearning classes. These will include linking to online articles, books and journals, and databases. Other topics will include electronic reserves, subject guides, and Ask Us library help widgets.

Does Bb Learn 9's Grade Center have you pulling out hair? Learn some tips and tricks for easing the stress. We'll also address downloading/uploading your gradebook to MS Excel, pointing out some of the hazards of which to beware. If you use Scantron for testing, you'll definitely want to sit in on this session.

Learn how the UNI ifolio system can support assessment and student growth in academic programs. This session will provide examples of ifolio use as well as time for questions. Bring a colleague and brainstorm together!

Bb Learn 9 offers a number of assessment tools including an online assignment tool for students to submit assignments electronically and a tool for online delivery of tests and surveys. Additionally, UNI has licensed the Turnitin Building Block which gives Blackboard users convenient access to Turnitin’s suite of learning tools, including Originality Check (plagiarism prevention) and GradeMark™, from within the Bb Learn 9 environment. This session will address each of these tools as well as resources to assist you in using them.

How can Adobe Connect benefit you and your students? Have you ever wished you could bring a guest expert into your classroom? This session will introduce you to this webinar technology. Ideas will be shared concerning it's use to support teaching and learning in addition to more traditional uses for webinars and meetings. Details will also be shared concerning how to get an Adobe Connect account.

UNI has recently purchased a site wide license to Lynda.com’s vast library of training. Come to explore what is available and to see how you can leverage Lynda.com in your classes.

Come and learn about the new tools available through UNI’s implementation of Google Apps and explore how you can use them in the classroom along with your students.

During this hands-on class, you will add desired library resources and services to your eLearning classes.