Office of Online Learning provides Blackboard 101 & Blackboard Office Hours this week

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The Office of Online Learning is offering “Blackboard 101” and other support for Blackboard and Zoom this week.

Click to view the detailed training and support schedule for Aug. 7-11

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. You must have a valid Cincinnati State username and password to attend, and advance registration is required.

Sessions are offered:

  • Tuesday, Aug. 8 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Main 347
  • Friday, Aug. 1 1 – 9 a.m.-noon – Main 347

Please contact Dr. McKamey by email at jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu to reserve a seat.

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 there.

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 and manage course folders and materials
  • How to add and maintain announcements
  • How to use the Blackboard email tools to communicate with students

Blackboard Office Hours (in-person and via Zoom) are facilitated by Dr. Jon McKamey

  • Monday, Aug. 7 – 1-2 p.m – ATLC 437 and Zoom
  • Tuesday, Aug. 8 – 2-3 p.m – ATLC 437 and Zoom
  • Wednesday, Aug. 9 – 10-11 a.m – ATLC 437 and Zoom
  • Thursday, Aug. 10 – 11 a.m.-noon – ATLC 437 and Zoom

Drop-in as needed (in-person or remotely) 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.

  • Meeting ID: 810 6058 5299  |  Passcode: 672017

Assistance from the Instructional Designer

Remote assistance is available this week in person or via Zoom to help individuals with online course and Blackboard issues.

Zoom Support for Faculty and Staff (via Zoom) is facilitated by Paul D. DeNu, Technical Communication Specialist

Paul is available by appointment to provide individual training, help with concerns related to Zoom, and answer other technology-related questions.

Email Paul at pddenu@cincinnatistate.edu to schedule an appointment and then join him on the Zoom link below at the scheduled time.

Contact the Instructional Support Team