Center for Teaching and Learning
CTL Faculty Workshop Schedule
Join us for workshops designed to elevate your teaching strategies and enhance your online learning environment. Hosted by the dedicated staff of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), these sessions will explore effective pedagogical approaches and provide hands-on guidance for utilizing online learning software.
Recurring Sessions
Faculty: CTL @ Nite
We regret to inform you that the CTL @ NiTe service will no longer be available. We remain dedicated to assisting you through our alternative resources. You are encouraged to view one of our regularly scheduled sessions for group guidance or, if you require more personalized assistance, please contact us to set up a one-on-one appointment.
Single Sessions
July
July 22, 2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
Please join the workshop to learn about the features and functions of Blackboard Ultra! In the future, the University will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard. Don’t be left behind! Let’s learn together the best practices for the transition.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 3:30PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
7/29/2026
July 23, 2026
Faculty: Copying Course Information in Blackboard Ultra
Learn how to efficiently copy and reuse course content in Blackboard Ultra to save time and ensure consistency across semesters. This hands-on workshop will guide faculty through the course copy process, including selecting the appropriate copy options, understanding what content transfers successfully, and identifying items that may require additional attention after the copy is complete.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
7/31/2026
July 24, 2026
Faculty: Blackboard Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
7/27/2026
July 27, 2026
Faculty: Blackboard Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Respondus, Panopto and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 3:30PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
July 28, 2026
Faculty: Addressing Accessibility with Blackboard Ally
Join us to review Blackboard’s Ally! Ally is an integrated feature in Blackboard that automatically checks course content for accessibility issues and generates alternative formats for students to access materials in ways that best suit their learning needs. It helps instructors improve the accessibility of their course materials and provides students with a more inclusive learning experience.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
July 29, 2026
Faculty: Using Microsoft Teams and Meetings in Blackboard Ultra
This interactive workshop introduces faculty to the integration of Microsoft Teams within Blackboard Ultra and demonstrates how to effectively use virtual meetings to enhance online and blended learning environments. Participants will learn how to create and schedule Teams meetings directly within Blackboard Ultra courses, manage class collaboration, share content, communicate with students, and facilitate engaging synchronous sessions.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
July 29, 2026
Faculty: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: An Introduction for Beginners
Please join the workshop to learn about the features and functions of Blackboard Ultra! In the future, the University will be transitioning to the Ultra version of Blackboard. Don’t be left behind! Let’s learn together the best practices for the transition.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
July 30, 2026
Faculty: Intro to Panopto
Panopto is an easy way to record, livestream, manage and share videos for educational purposes. Panopto’s features include recording presentations, utilizing multiple media feeds, video assignments, quizzes, basic editing features and closed captioning. Similar to YouTube, Panopto allows users to manage a video library that can be integrated in the Blackboard LMS.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
July 30, 2026
Faculty: Using the AI Assistant in Blackboard
Discover how to harness the power of Blackboard Ultra’s AI tools to streamline your teaching workflow, enhance course design, and improve student engagement. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the AI-driven features within Blackboard Ultra and explores practical ways to integrate them.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
July 31, 2026
Faculty: Copying Course Information in Blackboard Ultra
Learn how to efficiently copy and reuse course content in Blackboard Ultra to save time and ensure consistency across semesters. This hands-on workshop will guide faculty through the course copy process, including selecting the appropriate copy options, understanding what content transfers successfully, and identifying items that may require additional attention after the copy is complete.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu