All of our team's virtual training sessions are recorded and posted, so don't worry if you are unable to attend in "real-time." Check this page regularly for the latest recordings. Use the hyperlinks on the titles below to watch.
August 2022
- Course Design with Blackboard, August 15, 2022, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik
August 2021
- Understanding Blackboard's Grade Center - An Introduction, August 12, 2021, Presenter: J. Nguyen
- Instructional Technology Support Options for Faculty, August 17, 2021, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik
July 2021
- Panel Discussion: Lesson Learned from Pandemic Teaching, July 28, 2021, Presenters: J. Willis-Opalenik, H. Newkirk
- Understanding Blackboard's Grade Center - An Introduction, July 26, 2021, Presenter: J. Nguyen
- Instructional Technology Support Options for Faculty, July 21, 2021, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik
- Echo360 for Beginners, July 20, 2021, Presenter: H. Newkirk
- Zoom Feature Spotlight: Breakout Groups, July 19, 2021, Presenter: S. Houston
- Designing Blackboard Courses from a Student Perspective, July 15, 2021, Presenter: I. Diefenbach
- Zoom Basics (for Faculty Moving from Collaborate to Zoom), July 14, 2021, Presenter: J. Ray
- Maintaining Your Blackboard Course, July 13, 2021, Presenter: H. Newkirk
- Making the Most of Online Discussion Boards, July 12, 2021, Presenter: J. Nguyen
- Zoom Feature Spotlight: In-Session Polling, July 8, 2021, Presenter: J. Ray
- Tips for Avoiding Student Technical Difficulties, July 1, 2021, Presenter: J. Ray
June 2021
- Tips for Creating Better Lecture Videos, June 30, 2021, Presenter: J. Nguyen
February 2021
- All About Echo360, February 9, 2021, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik
- Instructional Design and Technology Support for Adjuncts, February 10, 2022, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik
September 2020
- Adding and Using Embedded Questions in Videos (Echo360), September 10, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Locating and Using Analytics in Echo360, September 29, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
August 2020
- Introduction to Blackboard Ally, August 4, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Rubrics, Checklists, and Effective Feedback, August 5, 2020, Presenter: A: Nguyen
- Collaborate (Polls and Breakout Groups), August 7, 2020, Presenter: H. Newkirk
- Smoothing the Way for Students – Course Organization in Blackboard, August 10, 2020, Presenter: C. Lehew
- Intermediate Zoom (Polls and Breakout Rooms), August 10, 2020, Presenters: J. Ray, S. Houston
- Echo360 - First Steps: Class Sessions and Blackboard Integration, August 12, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Echo360 - Creating Lecture Videos with Universal Capture (Personal), August 14, 2020, Presenter: A: Nguyen
- Echo360 - Managing Your Existing Videos, August 17, 2020, Presenter: A. Nguyen
- Communication Options in Blackboard, August 18, 2020, Presenter: C. Lehew
- Enhancing Student Motivation and Self-Direction, August 19, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Getting Started with Blackboard Groups, August 20, 2020, Presenter: H. Newkirk
July 2020
- Echo360 Preview, July 6, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Web Conferencing in Bb Collaborate, July 7, 2020, Presenter: H. Newkirk
- Web Conferencing Fundamentals, July 8, 2020, Presenter: A. Nguyen
- Echo360 Preview, July 10, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Understanding Online Exam Proctoring Options (ProctorU, LockDown Browser and Monitor), July 13, 2020, Presenter: C. Lehew
- Blackboard Grade Center, July 14, 2020, Presenter: A. Nguyen
- Web Conferencing in Zoom, July 15, 2020, Presenters: J. Ray, S. Houston
- Active Learning - Student Engagement Tips and Tricks, July 16, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Smoothing the Way for Students – Course Organization in Blackboard, July 21, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Blackboard Reports for Determining Student Activity/Engagement, July 21, 2020, Presenter: A. Nguyen
- Troubleshooting Common Student Issues in Blackboard, July 22, 2020, Presenters: S. Houston and J. Ray
- Student Presentations and Other Alternatives to Online Exams, July 23, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Integrating Library Resources/Using Open Educational Resources (OER) in Blackboard, July 27, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Using RESPONDUS to Get Online Tests into Blackboard, July 28, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Reducing/Preventing Plagiarism, July 29, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
- Active Learning - Getting and Using Student Feedback, July 31, 2020, Presenter: J. Willis-Opalenik, Ph.D.
As a reminder, our team is pleased to provide repeats of any of our sessions via web conference to groups of faculty (e.g., departments, programs, colleges) upon request. Please contact Jenni Willis-Opalenik directly (willisopalenik@uhcl.edu / 281.283.2981) to discuss a session specifically for your group.
