Online Learning Support for Aug. 22-26 includes Blackboard 101, Intro to Zoom & more
Support services provided by the Office of Online Learning for August 22-26 include several forms of assistance with Blackboard and Zoom.
Click to view the detailed training/support schedule for this week.
The COVID-19 Faculty Resources site in Blackboard is under review and revision. A new online location for weekly schedules and other resources from the Office of Online Learning will be announced in the future.
Blackboard 101 is facilitated by Dr. Jon McKamey, Instructional Designer.
Instructors who are not familiar with Blackboard or want to brush up on the basics are welcome to this hands-on, in-person training. Sessions are offered:
- Tuesday, Aug. 23 – 1-4 p.m., Main 347
- Thursday, Aug. 25 – 9 a.m.-noon, Main 347
Please contact Dr. McKamey by email at jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu to reserve a seat.
Topics covered include:
- How to log onto the MyCState/Blackboard site
- How to navigate within the MyCState environment
- How to modify a course site and customize it for your individual needs
- How to add folders, information, and attachments
- How to add and maintain announcements
- How to use the Blackboard email tools to communicate with students
Attendees must have a valid Cincinnati State email username and password, and should bring files to use during the training (course syllabus, course documents, handouts, PowerPoint files, etc.).
If you have files stored on your Z Drive or One Drive, you will be able to access them during the training.
Blackboard Office Hours (via Zoom) are facilitated by Dr. Jon McKamey, Instructional Designer
- Monday, Aug. 22 – 9-10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 24 – 1-2 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 26 – 10 a.m.-noon
Drop-in as needed to get help with specific Blackboard tools, troubleshooting, or any remote learning-related topic. Come prepared with your specific needs and you’ll get help seeking solutions.
Join Jon on Zoom at https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/81060585299?pwd=QVRaMDJBcWNEcUxMeE4vQnZtTnU3QT09
- Meeting ID: 810 6058 5299 | Passcode: 672017
Remote Assistance from the Instructional Designer | Self-paced “Teaching Online” course
Remote assistance will be provided via Zoom to help individuals with online course and Blackboard issues.
- Contact Jon by email (jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu) for an appointment and Zoom room details.
Faculty members are encouraged to sign up for the self-paced, 6-module online course Teaching Online for Cincinnati State, facilitated by Dr. McKamey.
- Faculty can enroll in the course at any time. See the weekly PDF training schedule for more information.
Introduction to Zoom (via Zoom) is facilitated by Paul D. DeNu, Technical Communication Specialist
Tuesday, Aug. 23 – 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 25 – 1 – 1:45 p.m.
The session covers basics of using Zoom, how you can incorporate Zoom into your online classroom, and answers to Zoom- related questions you may have.
- Join Paul on Zoom at https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/81438614572?pwd=MWkySzBWZmRWN3hLZmpMaUZseHpRZz09
- Meeting ID: 814 3861 4572 | Passcode: 5m201r
Paul also is available by appointment to provide individual training and help with concerns related to Zoom, answer technology-related questions, and help with other learning technology (Collaborate, audio/video work, Screencast-O-Matic, closed captioning, accessibility, and Blackboard assistance).
Email Paul at pddenu@cincinnatistate.edu to schedule an appointment and then join him on the Zoom link above a the scheduled time.