3-hour module. Online, asynchronous, open resource. Designed by experienced instructional developers, Designing Your Online Course will help you develop a deeper understanding of how to design your own online courses and how to incorporate engaging techniques in meaningful ways.

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IIE 005 is one of five courses in the Culturally Inclusive Educator Certificate. This course will explore the experiences, challenges and strengths of Multilingual Language Learners in postsecondary classrooms. Faculty will engage in activities that encourage reflection on the complexity of language, identity and cognition and how it shapes one's perception of the world and of one's self. Additionally, faculty will consider the multifaceted factors influencing language acquisition and review strategies and techniques that support Multilingual Language Learners in college classrooms.

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3-hour module. Ongoing enrollment. Online asynchronous. Link to information to follow.

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Explore new and improved Blackboard Ultra with its array of features, assured to elevate your online teaching and learning journey. Dive into an immersive interface designed to enhance engagement and streamline communication between instructors and students. With updated tools and functionalities, the new and improved features of Blackboard Ultra aims to empower educators in delivering dynamic and interactive content.

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All Our Relations is the first Learning Bundle offered by Indigenous Education & Engagement. This introductory course focuses on Indigenous education, worldviews, historical and contemporary realities, anti-Indigenous racism, and decolonizing teaching and learning.

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Facilitator: Mia Mojica

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Facilitator: Mia Mojica

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Facilitator: Mia Mojica

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Facilitator: Mia Mojica

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Co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability, this workshop will share best practices and explore ways to integrate sustainability literacy into your courses.

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Facilitator: Cheryl Francis-Nurse

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ICDC 003 is one of three courses in the Inclusive Curricular Design Certificate. This course will explore strategies for creating accessible digital learning materials for learners. Participants will relearn what they know about inclusion, learner variability and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The microcredential features a short overview of accessibility, the legislation that protects it, and common essential guidelines. Faculty also become familiar with the technical skills needed to create accessible Word documents, PowerPoint presentations and PDFs. Throughout this course, they identify ways to address inclusion in their educational practice—particularly for learners with disabilities.

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TLHE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning. This micro-credential explores the methods, practices, and tools for adapting an existing in-person lesson plan for flexible teaching. Faculty will review strategies to foster a learning experience that engages learners in all three modalities and ensures an equitable experience for all students.

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FCLE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning. This micro-credential explores the strategies needed to create impactful and intentional learning experiences. Faculty will consider how the facilitation of content – whether in a classroom or elsewhere – can support learning and professional development.   

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EATE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning.. This micro-credential explores increasing capacity among Humber College staff in relation to equitable and anti-oppressive teaching. Participants will familiarize themselves with the core tenets of equitable and anti-oppressive teaching, including identifying one’s own positionality, distinguishing between equality and equity, and engaging in critical self-reflection.

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EDTE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning.. This micro-credential explores accessibility, applications with technology, and how they can help create an inclusive environment for all learners. Faculty will be able to assess variability in various learning environments in order to establish accessibility needs and select edtech tools to support learners.

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CRD 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning.. This micro-credential explores familiarizing faculty with the curriculum development process and helps them review ways to plan and create a well-designed and thoughtfully sequenced curriculum for a course or program.

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ASLE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning. This micro-credential explores assessments and evaluations in teaching and learning. Faculty will discover ways to design and deliver assessments so that they are part of the learning process instead of a product of learning.

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This workshop will explore ways to integrate Critical Thinking, an HLO mindset and Meta- skill, into your curricula. Mike Wise and Karyn Olsen will facilitate the workshop.

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This workshop will explore ways to integrate EDIB, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Fabian Marks, Steven Lorini and Sara Mazrouei will facilitate the workshop. An equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging mindset enables us to create a fair, just and inclusive world. As equity-minded individuals, Humber graduates have a deep understanding of and respect for human diversity, intersectional identities and cultural complexity. They act with empathy, compassion and humility to remove barriers for equity-deserving groups and create equal opportunity for all individuals and communities.​

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Facilitator: Cheryl Francis-Nurse

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This workshop will explore ways to integrate Substainability, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Raji Subramanian and Karyn Olsen will facilitate the workshop.

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This session will present a step-by-step guide to setting up gradebook in Bb. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Getting Started in Blackboard orientation session (or review of resources on IL Website); some familiarity with Bb Ultra or other learning management system.

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Articulate Rise is a user-friendly, no-code online learning module tool endorsed by Innovative Learning. This training session will focus on creating a basic course in Articulate Rise: introducing the dashboard, using templates to build courses, starting from scratch, using the content library, and considerations for accessibility. Relevant HLOs: EDIB, Digital Fluency, Innovation. Suggested Pre-Requisite: An interest in exploring Articulate Rise.

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This training session will introduce instructors to the interactive features of Microsoft Teams and determine which tools best suit their learning objectives. Relevant HLOs: EDIB, Collaboration, Communication, Digital Fluency.

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This workshop will explore ways to integrate Substainability, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Raji Subramanian and Karyn Olsen will facilitate the workshop.

• HLOs
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This workshop will explore ways to integrate Systems Thinking, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Stephen Stockton and Sara Mazrouei will facilitate the workshop. A systems thinking mindset enables us to effect real change by harnessing the interconnectedness of all things. As systems thinkers, Humber graduates approach situations by knowing ​ the limits of their own knowledge and engaging multiple perspectives. They ask “what if?” They are curious, compassionate and courageous thinkers who actively ​ break down silos and promote holistic problem finding.

• HLOs
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Facilitator: Cheryl Francis-Nurse

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This workshop will explore ways to integrate Critical Thinking, an HLO mindset and Meta- skill, into your curricula. Mike Wise and Karyn Olsen will facilitate the workshop.

• HLOs
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This session will focus on advanced calculation and usage in Gradebook in Blackboard. This information will most benefit instructors who are comfortable with Gradebook and have some experience configuring overall grades. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency, Strategic Problem Solving. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Ability to set up Overall Grade in Gradebook.

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Hybrid, Lakeshore Campus. This workshop will explore ways to integrate EDIB, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Fabian Marks, Steven Lorini and Sara Mazrouei will facilitate the workshop. An equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging mindset enables us to create a fair, just and inclusive world. As equity-minded individuals, Humber graduates have a deep understanding of and respect for human diversity, intersectional identities and cultural complexity. They act with empathy, compassion and humility to remove barriers for equity-deserving groups and create equal opportunity for all individuals and communities.​

• HLOs
• Learning
• Register Here

This workshop will explore ways to integrate Systems Thinking, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Stephen Stockton and Sara Mazrouei will facilitate the workshop. A systems thinking mindset enables us to effect real change by harnessing the interconnectedness of all things. As systems thinkers, Humber graduates approach situations by knowing ​ the limits of their own knowledge and engaging multiple perspectives. They ask “what if?” They are curious, compassionate and courageous thinkers who actively ​ break down silos and promote holistic problem finding.

• HLOs
• Learning
• Register Here

This session will present a step-by-step guide to setting up gradebook in Bb. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Getting Started in Blackboard orientation session (or review of resources on IL Website); some familiarity with Bb Ultra or other learning management system.

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

Articulate Rise is a user-friendly, no-code online learning module tool endorsed by Innovative Learning. This training session will focus on creating a basic course in Articulate Rise: introducing the dashboard, using templates to build courses, starting from scratch, using the content library, and considerations for accessibility. Relevant HLOs: EDIB, Digital Fluency, Innovation. Suggested Pre-Requisite: An interest in exploring Articulate Rise.

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

This workshop will explore ways to integrate EDIB, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Fabian Marks, Steven Lorini and Sara Mazrouei will facilitate the workshop. An equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging mindset enables us to create a fair, just and inclusive world. As equity-minded individuals, Humber graduates have a deep understanding of and respect for human diversity, intersectional identities and cultural complexity. They act with empathy, compassion and humility to remove barriers for equity-deserving groups and create equal opportunity for all individuals and communities.​

• HLOs
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• Register Here

Facilitator: Sara Mazrouei

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IIE 003 is one of five courses in the Culturally Inclusive Educator Certificate. This course is designed to delve into the layers of intersectionality that influence teaching and learning environments. By focusing on a range of intersectional issues such as queer curricular approaches, spirituality, and the identification of barriers and practical supports, participants will gain insight to how various experiences, social locations and identities intersect to shape educational experiences.

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Hybrid. Mindsets: EDIB; Systems Thinking. Details to follow.

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Facilitator: Iva Pivalica

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Merriam-Webster has named “authentic” the Word of the Year. In this session, we’ll build off that declaration to explore the nuances and applications of “authentic assessment” across disciplinary contexts.

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This workshop will explore ways to integrate Substainability, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Raji Subramanian and Karyn Olsen will facilitate the workshop.

• HLOs
• Learning
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Facilitator: Karyn Olsen

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This information session/training will focus on creating tests and will provide an overview of question types with a focus on test configurations. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency, Strategic Problem Solving. Suggested Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of Bb Ultra fundamentals (taught using Bb Ultra for at least a term, and have a general understanding of Blackboard Ultra).

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Storyline is the advanced tool in Articulate's online learning build toolkit. To join this session, we recommend having some familiarity with Storyline 360. In this session, we will work through an interactive or ‘gamified’ experience to add to your course. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency, Innovation. Suggested Pre-requite: Some time spend “playing” in Articulate Rise or Storyline 360 that included creating some content.

• Learning
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• Register Here

Merriam-Webster has named “authentic” the Word of the Year. In this session, we’ll build off that declaration to explore the nuances and applications of “authentic assessment” across disciplinary contexts.

• Learning
• Register Here

This workshop will explore ways to integrate Systems Thinking, an HLO mindset, into your curricula. Stephen Stockton and Sara Mazrouei will facilitate the workshop. A systems thinking mindset enables us to effect real change by harnessing the interconnectedness of all things. As systems thinkers, Humber graduates approach situations by knowing ​ the limits of their own knowledge and engaging multiple perspectives. They ask “what if?” They are curious, compassionate and courageous thinkers who actively ​ break down silos and promote holistic problem finding.

• HLOs
• Learning
• Register Here

This workshop will explore ways to integrate Critical Thinking, an HLO mindset and Meta- skill, into your curricula. Mike Wise and Karyn Olsen will facilitate the workshop.

• HLOs
• Learning
• Register Here

Merriam-Webster has named “authentic” the Word of the Year. In this session, we’ll build off that declaration to explore the nuances and applications of “authentic assessment” across disciplinary contexts.

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Facilitator: Laura Facciolo

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This session will focus on advanced calculation and usage in Gradebook in Blackboard. This information will most benefit instructors who are comfortable with Gradebook and have some experience configuring overall grades. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency, Strategic Problem Solving. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Ability to set up Overall Grade in Gradebook.

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

This session will discuss the strengths and weaknesses, practical applications of and best practices using Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant, including how to generate rubrics, tests, modules, discussions and journals. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency, Strategic Problem Solving, Innovation. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Getting Started in Blackboard orientation session (or review of resources on IL Website); some familiarity with Bb Ultra or other learning management system.

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This training session will focus on using educational technology tools to help improve the student experience in your learning spaces, focusing on gathering all student voices, encouraging collaboration and (something). Relevant HLOs: EDIB, Digital Fluency, Innovation.

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Facilitator: Tamara Bahr

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On this date, all Live, DEVU, and MSTR courses from Winter 2023 will be deleted from Humber systems. This includes all Banner- and Destiny 1-generated courses. Resources are available if you need help backing up your sites.

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Facilitator: Laura Facciolo & Iva Pivalica How can we assure that learning outcomes have been met in an age of generative artificial intelligence (genAI)? This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the Design In/Out Framework developed at Dublin City University (DCU), empowering you to make thoughtful and critical assessment design decisions that focus on “securing” learning outcomes as genAI technologies continue to evolve. To participate in this workshop, participants must:

• Sign-up with colleagues (in pairs or small teams).
• Bring 1-2 assessment tasks per team for workshopping.
• Have a basic understanding of genAI and assessment principles.

• Collaboration
• Strategic Problem-Solving
• Innovation

• Learning
• Register Here

Hybrid. Mindset: Systems Thinking. Details to follow.

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• Registration Coming

Hybrid. Mindset: Sustainability. Details to follow.

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Hybrid. Mindsets: EDIB; Systems Thinking. Details to follow.

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• Registration Coming

Facilitator: Tamara Bahr

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• Register Here

Facilitator: Iva Pivalica

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This session is for instructors who are already familiar with Bb Ultra basics but want to learn how to use Groups to encourage more peer collaboration and communication for students. Relevant HLOs: Collaboration, Communication, Digital Fluency. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Some experience using Bb Ultra.

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• Register Here

This session will discuss the strengths and weaknesses, practical applications of and best practices using Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant, including how to generate rubrics, tests, modules, discussions and journals. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency, Strategic Problem Solving, Innovation. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Getting Started in Blackboard orientation session (or review of resources on IL Website); some familiarity with Bb Ultra or other learning management system.

• Learning
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• Register Here

Articulate Rise is a user-friendly, no-code online learning module tool endorsed by Innovative Learning. This training session will focus on more advanced features of building a course in Articulate Rise: controlling course settings and themes, and sharing/reviewing/publishing courses. Relevant HLOs: Collaboration, Digital Fluency, Innovation. Suggested Pre-requite: Familiarity with Articulate Rise, the Articulate Rise — Introduction session offered by IL, some time spend “playing” in Articulate Rise that included creating some content.

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Facilitator: Karyn Olsen

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Facilitator: Tamara Bahr

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This event is an annual celebration of teaching and learning at Humber. Faculty, administrators and staff come together to showcase the successes of the past year and the goals and aspirations for the upcoming year. Registrants enjoy workshops on a variety of topics and get the chance to interact with their colleagues and discuss important ideas.

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Facilitator: Sara Mazrouei

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Articulate Rise is a user-friendly, no-code online learning module tool endorsed by Innovative Learning. This workshop will explore how to incorporate interactivity using the available blocks in Articulate Rise, as well as including Scenario-Based Learning in Rise 360 using the scenario block. Relevant HLOs: Critical Thinking, Digital Fluency, Innovation. Suggested Pre-requite: Familiarity with Articulate Rise, the Articulate Rise — Introduction session offered by IL, some time spend “playing” in Articulate Rise that included creating some content.

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

Facilitator: Sara Mazrouei

• Learning
• Register Here

This information session/training will focus on creating tests and will provide an overview of question types with a focus on test configurations. Relevant HLOs: Digital Fluency, Strategic Problem Solving. Suggested Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of Bb Ultra fundamentals (taught using Bb Ultra for at least a term, and have a general understanding of Blackboard Ultra).

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

This training session will focus on using educational technology tools to help improve the student experience in your learning spaces, focusing on gathering all student voices, encouraging collaboration and (something). Relevant HLOs: EDIB, Digital Fluency, Innovation.

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

Facilitator: Iva Pivalica

• Learning
• Register Here

Facilitator: Karyn Olsen

• Learning
• Register Here

Facilitator: Karyn Olsen

• Learning
• Register Here

This training session will introduce instructors to the interactive features of Microsoft Teams and determine which tools best suit their learning objectives. Relevant HLOs: EDIB, Collaboration, Communication, Digital Fluency.

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

Facilitator: Laura Facciolo & Iva Pivalica How can we assure that learning outcomes have been met in an age of generative artificial intelligence (genAI)? This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the Design In/Out Framework developed at Dublin City University (DCU), empowering you to make thoughtful and critical assessment design decisions that focus on “securing” learning outcomes as genAI technologies continue to evolve. To participate in this workshop, participants must:

• Sign-up with colleagues (in pairs or small teams).
• Bring 1-2 assessment tasks per team for workshopping.
• Have a basic understanding of genAI and assessment principles.

• Collaboration
• Strategic Problem-Solving
• Innovation

• Learning
• Register Here

IIE 004 is one of five courses in the Culturally Inclusive Educator Certificate. This course will explore the experiences of internationally educated students in their transition to post-secondary academic life in Canada. Faculty will explore the layers of navigating language, cultural, academic, and social factors in this transition and examine the barriers and opportunities that impede or support this experience. By analyzing factors beyond academic life and nationality, participants will develop a integrated framework of actions to provide meaningful guidance to students in transition.

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TLHE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning. This micro-credential explores the methods, practices, and tools for adapting an existing in-person lesson plan for flexible teaching. Faculty will review strategies to foster a learning experience that engages learners in all three modalities and ensures an equitable experience for all students.

• Certificates
• Register Here

FCLE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning. This micro-credential explores the strategies needed to create impactful and intentional learning experiences. Faculty will consider how the facilitation of content – whether in a classroom or elsewhere – can support learning and professional development.   

• Certificates
• Register Here

EATE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning.. This micro-credential explores increasing capacity among Humber College staff in relation to equitable and anti-oppressive teaching. Participants will familiarize themselves with the core tenets of equitable and anti-oppressive teaching, including identifying one’s own positionality, distinguishing between equality and equity, and engaging in critical self-reflection.

• Certificates
• Register Here

EDTE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning.. This micro-credential explores accessibility, applications with technology, and how they can help create an inclusive environment for all learners. Faculty will be able to assess variability in various learning environments in order to establish accessibility needs and select edtech tools to support learners.

• Certificates
• Register Here

CRD 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning.. This micro-credential explores familiarizing faculty with the curriculum development process and helps them review ways to plan and create a well-designed and thoughtfully sequenced curriculum for a course or program.

• Certificates
• Register Here

ASLE 001 is one of six micro-credentials offered by Innovative Learning. This micro-credential explores assessments and evaluations in teaching and learning. Faculty will discover ways to design and deliver assessments so that they are part of the learning process instead of a product of learning.

• Certificates
• Register Here

This session is for instructors who are already familiar with Bb Ultra basics but want to learn how to use Groups to encourage more peer collaboration and communication for students. Relevant HLOs: Collaboration, Communication, Digital Fluency. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Some experience using Bb Ultra.

• Learning
• LMS & EdTech
• Register Here

SFQs (Student Feedback Questionnaires) occur once every semester. Students access SFQs through a unique link sent to their Blackboard email. They can complete the questionnaire at any point within the specified time period. They can do it on their own time or use in-class time as provided by their instructor.

• SFQs
• Registration Closed

Explore new and improved Blackboard Ultra with its array of features, assured to elevate your online teaching and learning journey. Dive into an immersive interface designed to enhance engagement and streamline communication between instructors and students. With updated tools and functionalities, the new and improved features of Blackboard Ultra aims to empower educators in delivering dynamic and interactive content.

• LMS & EdTech
• Reminder