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 12, 2026
Faculty: Blackboard Office Hours
Join us for an exclusive Q&A session with our Blackboard vendor! Whether you’re wrestling with gradebook setups, navigating course migration, or just looking to streamline your workflow, this is your chance to get expert answers in real-time. No question is too complex—bring your pain points, your feature requests, and your curiosity. Come prepared to troubleshoot, learn, and master the Blackboard Ultra experience.
Location: Blackboard Vendor Virtual Session
Time: 11:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
October 13, 2026
Faculty: Using Microsoft Teams 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: 9:00AM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
October 14, 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
Additional Sessions:
10/19/2026 | 10/27/2026
October 19, 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: 2:00PM CDT
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Sessions:
10/27/2026
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
Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu