Office of Online Learning provides Blackboard 101 & Blackboard Office Hours this week
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 May 15-19
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, May 16 – 5-8 p.m. – Main 347
Please contact Dr. McKamey by email at jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu to reserve a seat.
Attendees should be familiar with basic keyboarding and mouse skills, navigating the Internet, and searching for and finding files.
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, May 15 – 11 a.m.-noon – ATLC 437 and Zoom
- Wednesday, May 17 – 1-2 p.m. – ATLC 437 and Zoom
- Thursday, May 18 – 10-11 a.m. – ATLC 437 and Zoom
- Friday, May 19 – 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
Remote assistance is available this week in person or via Zoom to help individuals with online course and Blackboard issues.
- Contact Jon by email (jon.mckamey@cincinnatistate.edu) to schedule an appointment and/or get Zoom room details.
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, Assistant Dean of 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)