Office of Online Learning provides Blackboard 101 sessions for new instructors on Jan. 8 & 9
During the weeks prior to the start of Spring Semester, the Office of Online Learning is offering “Blackboard 101” sessions, Blackboard Office Hours, and other support.
Click to view the detailed training/support schedule for Jan. 2-Jan. 12
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 will be offered:
- Monday, Jan. 8 – 4-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 9 – noon-3 p.m.
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/Online Learning Office Hours (in-person and via Zoom) are facilitated by Dr. Jon McKamey, Instructional Designer
- Thursday, Jan. 4 – 10-11 a.m. – ATLC 437 and Zoom
- Thursday, Jan. 4 – 2-3 p.m. – ATLC 437 and Zoom
- Friday, Jan. 5 – 11 a.m.-noon – ATLC 437 and Zoom
- Tuesday, Jan. 9 – 9-10 a.m. – 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.
- Join Jon on Zoom at https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/81060585299?pwd=QVRaMDJBcWNEcUxMeE4vQnZtTnU3QT09
- Meeting ID: 810 6058 5299 | Passcode: 672017
Assistance from the Instructional Designer
Dr. McKamey is out of the office on Jan. 2 and 3, but he is monitoring email (jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu) for urgent needs. He also will be away beginning Jan. 10 and will have limited access to email for a few days. He expects to return to the office on Monday, Jan. 29.
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.
- Join Paul on Zoom at https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/81438614572?pwd=MWkySzBWZmRWN3hLZmpMaUZseHpRZz09
- Meeting ID: 814 3861 4572 | Passcode: 5m201r
Contact the Instructional Support Team
- Dr. Stephanie Stafford, Associate Dean of Teaching and Online Learning, (stephanie.stafford@cincinnatistate.edu or (513) 569-.1426)
- Dr. Jon P. McKamey, Instructional Designer, Office of Online Learning (jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu or (513) 569-1696 or Google Voice (513) 223-3395)
- Paul D. DeNu, Technical Communication Specialist, Office of Online Learning (pddenu@cincinnatistate.edu)