The Center for Instructional Technology and Distance Learning (CITDL) offers training workshops on a variety of Blackboard-related topics, including an overview for new or returning users and detailed sessions on Blackboard's communication and assessment tools.
If the workshop schedules do not fit your schedule, or if you need information about a topic not covered in the workshops, one-on-one sessions are available by appointment.
All training will take place in Prescott Memorial Library, Room 1014 unless otherwise stated. For further information, or to register, please contact Blackboard user support at 318.257.2912 or e-mail
citdl@latech.edu.
Blackboard 7 Training
Participants MUST have the following skills prior to attending Blackboard Training:
Basic Computer Skills
- Use of word processor
- Use of e-mail
- File management
Basic Internet Skills
- Use of browser search engines
- Uploading and downloading files
Please note that training sessions have been broken down into modules. You should attend all three modules of training if you plan to utilize Blackboard. Please contact the Center for Instructional Technology and Distance Learning (CITDL) at 318.257.2912 if you have questions.
This Blackboard training is available to all full-time staff and faculty and adjunct faculty. Seating is limited. Please be advised that dates and times are subject to change.
Training Descriptions:
Module 1 - Blackboard Support and Blackboard Content Areas
| Blackboard Content Area (includes introduction to WYSIWYG) |
| - Course information |
| - Course documents |
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- External links
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| - Assignments |
Module 2 - Blackboard Course Tools and Course Options
| Course Tools |
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Course Options |
| - Announcements |
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- Manage course menu |
| - Course calendar |
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- Manage tools |
| - Staff information |
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- Settings |
| - Tasks |
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- Recycle course |
| - Send e-mail |
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- Course copy |
| - Discussion board |
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- Import course cartridge |
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- Import package |
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- Export course |
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- Archive course |
Module 3 - Blackboard User Management, Assessment, Help
| User Management/Assessment |
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Help |
| - List/Modify users |
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- Support manual |
| - Enroll user |
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- Contact system administrator |
| - Manage groups |
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| - Test manager |
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| - Survey manager |
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| - Pool manager |
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| - Gradebook |
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| - Course statistics |
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Blackboard WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Training
With hands-on training, learn how to pose your course section information sheet (CSIS) and course syllabus so that your students will have easy access to this information.
Learn UDL (Universal Design for Learning) concepts when posting.
Bring your CSIS and course syllabus in digital format on CD or flash drive. No floppy disks please.
Protecting the Integrity of your Online Exams
Have you ever wondered how safe your online exams really are? Come join us to check out how you can preserve the integrity of your online exams.
You will be presented with options for deploying tests including a couple of new features in Blackboard. You will also be given instructions for disallowing printing and copying/pasting of online tests.
