Faculty & Staff

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Faculty Sessions and Instructional Documents

[Register for any session by Logging in to Blackboard on the Teaching Resources for Faculty course site] or contact 231-777-0214 for registration assistance. Sessions are available in one-on-one format or small group sessions. Open to all MCC faculty and adjuncts. Instructional Documents are available in the links below.

CTL Sessions for Faculty, Fall 2009

 

Logon to Blackboard and click on Faculty Spot to see the dates and times and to register for a session. Pre-registration is required. Sessions are limited in size, so register early!

 

What's New In Blackboard? Session [60 min]

Learn about the features that have been added to MCC's Blackboard system for Fall. This is also an opportunity to ask your questions and meet Sarah Swart, our Instructional Design Specialist!

Anti-Plagiarism and Integrated Chat Tools [60 min]
In this session, participants will:

  • Learn how to use SafeAssign to detect plagiarism

  • Create SafeAssign assignments for your Blackboard course sites

  • Use the Integrated Chat tool "Wimba Pronto" for collaboration

This course is designed for Blackboard users who wish to take advantage of the new tools available.

Blackboard Startup Course Description [90 min]
In this session, participants will:

  • Become familiar with the options available for teaching using Blackboard

  • Compare the use of Blackboard with online, hybrid, and classroom settings

  • Experience the use of Blackboard as a student

  • Create Blackboard objects

  • Review the grade center

This course is designed for those new to Blackboard or needing a refresher in the use of the Blackboard tools and features.

Beyond the Basics: Grade Center and Assignment Feature [60 min]
This 90 minute seminar on the Grade Center covers the following topics:

  • Assignment Feature

  • Categories - Weighted Grades and Drop a Grade

  • Grade Center organization

  • Adding and Editing Grade Columns

  • Calculated Grade Columns

Creating Course Packs with Library Databases Course Description [60 min]
This one-hour session covers the use of library databases to create Course Packs for delivery within Blackboard. This method is compliance with the TEACH Act regulations within the US Copyright Law. Participants will:

  • Find journal articles from library databases in their discipline

  • Become familiar with the library databases resources

  • Learn how to create and use persistent links to articles within Blackboard

Creating Audio MP3 files for Blackboard Delivery and Download [90 min]
In this session, participants will:

  • Learn how to obtain and use Audacity for creating MP3 files

  • Learn how to create audio files for use in their course sites

  • Learn how to listen to files via MP3 players or computers

This course is designed for those desiring to deliver audio.

Respondus Learning Games and Formatted Quizzes/Tests Course Description [60 min]
Respondus Quiz Maker and Respondus Study Mate are two software packages that allow for the creation of quizzes and learning games either through a template within the software or uploading a formatted text file. In this one-hour session, participants will:

Video with Audio and Interactive Questions in Camtasia [90 min]
In this 90 minute session, Camtasia movies created from screen shots or PowerPoint slides will be presented. Participants will:

  • Review the process for creating a movie with audio of screen shots or PowerPoint slides.

  • Learn how to create interactive questions within the movie presentation

  • Understand the steps to add audio to your presentation

  • Find out how to deliver this type of presentation within Blackboard

  • Explore the pedagogical reasons for delivery of this type of content

    [instructional document]