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
September
September 01, 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:
09/03/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 09/07/2026
September 02, 2026
Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Bootcamp: Get Your Fall Course Ready!
Get your Blackboard Ultra course ready for the upcoming fall semester in this interactive, 90-minute hands-on bootcamp. Designed for faculty who want to efficiently prepare their courses, this workshop will guide participants through essential course set up and best practices including course copy from Original, due date management, course settings, and other course updates. Please bring your course syllabus and be prepared to actively work within your Blackboard Ultra course throughout the session.
Location: GovState CUBE - D2430D
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 90 minutes
Additional Sessions:
09/03/2026 | 09/09/2026 | 09/10/2026
September 03, 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
Additional Sessions:
09/04/2026 | 09/07/2026
September 03, 2026
Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Bootcamp: Get Your Fall Course Ready!
Get your Blackboard Ultra course ready for the upcoming fall semester in this interactive, 90-minute hands-on bootcamp. Designed for faculty who want to efficiently prepare their courses, this workshop will guide participants through essential course set up and best practices including course copy from Original, due date management, course settings, and other course updates. Please bring your course syllabus and be prepared to actively work within your Blackboard Ultra course throughout the session.
Location: GovState CUBE - D2430J
Time: 2:00PM CDT
Duration: 90 minutes
Additional Sessions:
09/09/2026 | 09/10/2026
September 04, 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:
09/11/2026
September 04, 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: 1:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
09/07/2026
September 08, 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
September 08, 2026
Faculty: Using Microsoft Teams Meetings in Blackboard Ultra
This interactive workshop introduces faculty to the integration of Microsoft Teams Meetings 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: 3:30PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
September 10, 2026
Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Bootcamp: Get Your Fall Course Ready!
Get your Blackboard Ultra course ready for the upcoming fall semester in this interactive, 90-minute hands-on bootcamp. Designed for faculty who want to efficiently prepare their courses, this workshop will guide participants through essential course set up and best practices including course copy from Original, due date management, course settings, and other course updates. Please bring your course syllabus and be prepared to actively work within your Blackboard Ultra course throughout the session.
Location: GovState CUBE - D2430J
Time: 2:00PM CDT
Duration: 90 minutes
September 11, 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
Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu