For faculty planning on teaching online courses or who are interested in learning more about this method of delivery, Office of Technology Services Training is offering several options this summer:
Blackboard Introduction
This workshop, which includes two half-day sessions, will teach you the basics of using Blackboard for developing Web enhancements to a course. Participants will create a course homepage in Blackboard with a syllabus, hyperlinks and a discussion forum. Bring a disk with a syllabus and several class assignments that you would like to post. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of MS Windows and experience using an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer
– Monday, Aug. 1: 9 a.m.-noon (day 1 of 2)
– Tuesday, Aug. 2: 9 a.m.-noon (day 2 of 2)
Teaching Online – An Online Workshop
Spend a week as an online student! Using online discussions and resources we will explore: designing engaging online discussions, engaging learners through effective instructional assignments and developing critical thinking skills online. Plan to expect about one half hour of work per day.
– Friday, June 10 – Thursday, June 16
Blackboard ? What?s New in Version 6
Learn about all of the new features to Blackboard 6.
– Wednesday, June 8: 9-11 a.m.
– Friday, June 17: 1-3 p.m.
– Wednesday, June 22: 9-11 a.m.
– Thursday, June 30: 1-3 p.m.
– Friday, Aug. 5: 9-11 a.m.
– Wednesday, Aug. 10: 1-3 p.m.
– Monday, Aug. 15: 9-11 a.m.
– Tuesday, Aug. 23: 1-3 p.m.
Designing Course Curriculum for Online Delivery
This workshop will provide tools for planning online instruction. Participants in this session with work together to explore techniques to include: identifying instructional goals and supporting objectives, creating assessments (and assignments) to match your objectives, evaluating your course readiness for online instruction and designing interactive instruction.
– Thursday, June 2: 1-3:30 p.m.
– Monday, June 13: 1-3:30 p.m.
– Monday, Aug. 1: 1-3:30 p.m.
To register for these and other workshops go to {http://www.towson.edu/otstraining}. All workshops are held in Cook Library, room 3, unless otherwise noted on the Web page. Also, look for self-help training documents as an alternative to workshops by clicking on the Documents link.
If you have questions call 410-704-4070 or e-mail {training@towson.edu}.
