* Multimedia Workshop Series

Maximizing Accessibility in Online CoursesCreating accessible online courses isn’t merely a “nice to do” activity; it is required by federal law. Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, for example, specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by any federal agency receiving federal funds; this includes colleges and universities. Fortunately, you can easily adapt your online course to make content accessible to students with disabilities.

Jan 22 @ 3:30pmFeb 5 @ 3:30pmFeb 19 @ 3:30pmMarch 5 @ 3:30pmApril 16 @ 3:30pm

PowtoonsCaptivate... engage... explain! Use the cloud-based software to create free, cool, and awesome animated presentations and videos. An excellent alternative to using PowerPoint.

Feb 12 @ 3:30pmMarch 12 @ 3:30pmApril 23 @ 3:30pm

Screen Recording and Captioning ToolsJoin us for an informative workshop featuring info about free captioning and screen recording software that you can use to enhance your course; with the assurance that your media is 100% accessible! Captioning shouldn’t be a deterrent to offering video in an online course.

Feb. 26 @ 3:30pmMarch 19 @ 3:30pm

* ITV/Ed2go Workshop SeriesWhat is ed2go?This will be a 30 minute informational session on ed2go. You will learn the dynamics of ed2go and how you can gain professional development units taking these online courses. You’ll also learn the registration process and whether you qualify to earn those units free. We offer over 300 courses in many different areas!

Jan 21 @ 3:30pmFeb 25 @ 3:30pmApril 8 @ 3:30pmMay 6 @ 3:30pm

Lecture Capture for your Online CourseJoin us and learn how to easily and quickly enhance instructor presence in your online course by offering lecture capture videos. We’ll cover navigating the equipment, interaction, and other helpful tips for capturing classes. Come on over and let’s have fun with recording classes!

Feb 11 @ 3:30pmMar 25 @ 3:30pmMar 22 @ 3:30pm

* Blackboard BOOT CAMP Series

This series is intended to provide the new Blackboard user with all of the tools you will need to successfully use Blackboard in your courses. While the new user is encouraged to attend all sessions, you may sign up for individual topics as needed. Each topic builds on the previous topic, so you must have an understanding of the prior concepts before attending a session.

Note: These workshops can be used to fulfill the requirements of the Blackboard Boot Camp. Participants will work directly with Boot Camp course materials during the sessions and will be expected to complete the course requirements if 8 Professional Development credit hours are desired.

Bb Boot Camp Pt. 1- Feb. 2nd @ 2-4pmPart 1 introduces the new user to the concepts behind online classes, an overview of the features of JCC’s Course Management System (Blackboard) and an introduction to course design and customization tools covered in Modules 0, 1 and 2.

Bb Boot Camp Pt. 2- Feb. 9th @ 2-4pmPart 2 introduces the new user to the importance and methods of course organization, adding various types of assignments and methods for online class interaction covered in Modules 3 and 4.

Bb Boot Camp Pt. 3- Feb. 16th @ 2-4pmPart 3 introduces the new user to the Global Navigation, managing Notifications and Tests covered in Modules 5 and 6.

Bb Boot Camp Pt. 4- Feb. 23rd @ 2-4pmPart 4 introduces the new user to the details and critical aspects of the Grade Center and reviews the course overview from the Student Perspective as covered in Modules 7 and 8.

* Blackboard Instructor Workshop Series

Creating Tests in Bb –This workshop focuses on creating and deploying tests in Blackboard. You will learn about the various question types Blackboard has to offer as well as the types of questions Blackboard will automatically grade for you!

March 23rd @2-4pm

Grade Center – In this session, you will learn how to set up the Blackboard Grade Center to automatically calculate student grades and how to make the grades available for student view!

March 30 @ 2-4pmApril 20 @ 2-4pmApril 28 @ 2-4pm

Inline Grading – This hands on training will show how you can view, comment, and grade student-submitted assignment files without having to leave the Grade Assignment page.

March 10 @ 2-4pmApril 6 @ 2-4pm

Retention Center – The retention Center provides an easy way for you to discover which students in your course are at risk. Based on preconfigured rules and rules you create, students’ engagement and participation are visually displayed, quickly alerting you to potential risk. From the Retention Center, you can communicate with struggling students and help them take immediate action for improvement.

March 16 @ 2-4pm

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