Office of Online Learning will provide Blackboard 101 sessions Aug. 20, 21, & 22

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This week the Office of Online Learning does not have any scheduled events, but support is available if needed.

Also, instructors can register now for “Blackboard 101” sessions that will be offered on August 20, 21, and 22.

Assistance from the Instructional Designer

Dr. Jon P. McKamey, Instructional Designer, is out of the office this week (Aug. 12-16) but will be monitoring email (jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu) for urgent matters.

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.

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

Participants will learn:

  • 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

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 from the Main 347 computer lab.

Sessions will be offered:

  • Tuesday, Aug. 20 – 9 a.m.-noon – Main 347
  • Wednesday, Aug. 21 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Main 347
  • Thursday, Aug. 22 – 9 a.m.-noon – Main 347

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