Sign up to attend one or all of our 30-minute Tech Tools sessions, where you can learn about one topic at a time, in 30 minutes (or less)!

All sessions will be held online via Zoom.

Blackboard: Embedding Video and/or Media

Facilitator: Jonathan Sikora
January 27, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

This session will discuss the basics of how to easily share videos and other types of media with your students in Blackboard.

Recording Available Here

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Microsoft Teams

Facilitator:  Brad Powell
February 3, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

Wondering what Microsoft Teams can do for you? Come learn about some of the features associated with this program.

Recording Available Here

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Tips for Organizing in Google Drive

Facilitator: Brad Powell
February 17, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

Google Drive allows us to store and collaborate on work, but sometimes we can end up with a jumble of electronic documents that are difficult to find. This session will share some strategies for organizing and finding things in your Google Drive.

Recording Available Here

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Blackboard Collaborate

Facilitator: Jonathan Sikora
February 24, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

Collaborate can function as a Zoom alternative that is easily integrated into Blackboard. Come learn more and see how this tool might function in your classroom.

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Polling Options: Zoom and Mentimeter

Facilitator: Brad Powell
March 3, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

Classroom polling can be a convenient way to get just-in-time feedback on how your class is understanding course material. This session will discuss two options for conducting free and easy polls for online and in-person classes.

Recording Available Here

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Microsoft Stream and YouTube

Facilitator: Brad Powell
March 10, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

This session will present two easy options for creating and sharing videos with your students or others.

Recording Available Here

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Getting More Familiar with Google Suite

Facilitator: Brad Powell
March 24, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

You’re probably familiar with Google Docs, but have you ever used Google Sheets, Slides, Forms, or Jamboard? This session will give an overview of some of the tools that are available to us via Google.

Recording Available Here

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Blackboard Grade Center: Weighted Columns

Facilitator: Jonathan Sikora
April 21, 2022; 9:00 – 9:30am

Grades can be calculated in a variety of ways using Blackboard’s Grade Center. This session will look at how weighted columns can be used, and will address audience questions regarding Grade Center.

Recording Available Here