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
October 27, 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: 3:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
October 28, 2026
Faculty: 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
October 30, 2026
Faculty: An Introduction: Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra
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: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 12:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
November
November 5, 2026
Faculty: Navigating Blackboard Gradebook: Tips for Instructors and Course Builders
The end of the semester is when the gradebook matters most. Final assignments are coming in, grades need to be calculated, and students want to know where they stand. To help you get ready, we're hosting a live webinar with practical guidance you can put to work right away.
What we'll cover:
- Gradebook setup and organization
- Grade categories and weighting
- The flexible grading interface
- Overall grade setup
Location: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
11/12/2026
November 12, 2026
Faculty: Navigating Blackboard Gradebook: Tips for Instructors and Course Builders
The end of the semester is when the gradebook matters most. Final assignments are coming in, grades need to be calculated, and students want to know where they stand. To help you get ready, we're hosting a live webinar with practical guidance you can put to work right away.
What we'll cover:
- Gradebook setup and organization
- Grade categories and weighting
- The flexible grading interface
- Overall grade setup
Location: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu