Attend workshops from members of the CTL staff on pedagogy and how to's about specific online learning software. Also provided are workshops from our vendors, such as Blackboard, Respondus, and VoiceThread.
Upcoming cohorts
Faculty: Course Design Essentials Cohort
In an effort to help promote accessibility best practices in all course modalities, CTL offers the Building a Culture of Accessibility and Inclusion workshop. Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines and QM Standard 8 for Accessibility as a guide, this multi-week workshop will run as a cohort model. Faculty can sign up for one of the scheduled sessions each semester. Scheduled sessions will be 2-weeks long and run asynchronously. Participation will result in a Certificate of Completion for 10 clock hours of professional development.
Available sessions:
- Monday July 1st through Friday July 19th
(Registration Deadline Friday June 28th)
Register for the Course Design Essentials cohort
Upcoming workshops
Faculty: CTL @NiTe
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, and Blackboard. This session will run every Wednesday from 6:00PM to 7:00PM for the entire 2024SP semester.
Location: CTL @ NiTe
Time: 6:00PM CDT
We will provide the Class Collaborate session link closer to August
Additional Sessions:
08/14/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 08/28/2024
June
Faculty: Blackboard Learn Ultra Preview
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: 11:00AM CDT
Access the Blackboard Ultra Preview session
Additional Sessions:
07/17/2024
Faculty: Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information
Do you teach a well-designed online course? Consider submitting your course for an Internal Course Review through the CTL. An internal review can result in a GSU Exemplary Course Award, and these awards will be presented on Faculty Development Day at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. An internal review is also the first step in an official QM Course Review which can result in international recognition. Come to this info session to learn more about requirements and the process.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information session
July
Faculty: Introduction 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
Introduction to Panopto session
Additional Sessions:
07/11/2024 | 07/23/2024
Faculty: Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information
Do you teach a well-designed online course? Consider submitting your course for an Internal Course Review through the CTL. An internal review can result in a GSU Exemplary Course Award, and these awards will be presented on Faculty Development Day at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. An internal review is also the first step in an official QM Course Review which can result in international recognition. Come to this info session to learn more about requirements and the process.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information session
Additional Sessions:
07/09/2024 | 07/16/2024
Faculty: Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information
Do you teach a well-designed online course? Consider submitting your course for an Internal Course Review through the CTL. An internal review can result in a GSU Exemplary Course Award, and these awards will be presented on Faculty Development Day at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. An internal review is also the first step in an official QM Course Review which can result in international recognition. Come to this info session to learn more about requirements and the process.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 4:00PM CDT
Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information session
Additional Sessions:
07/16/2024
Faculty: Open Sessions
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Class Collaborate, Respondus, VoiceThread and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 9:00AM CDT
Access the Faculty Open session
Additional Sessions:
07/12/2024 | 07/30/2024
Faculty: Introduction 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: 1:00PM CDT
Introduction to Panopto session
Additional Sessions:
07/23/2024
Faculty: Open Sessions
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Class Collaborate, Respondus, VoiceThread and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 11:00AM CDT
Access the Faculty Open session
Additional Sessions:
07/30/2024
Faculty: Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information
Do you teach a well-designed online course? Consider submitting your course for an Internal Course Review through the CTL. An internal review can result in a GSU Exemplary Course Award, and these awards will be presented on Faculty Development Day at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. An internal review is also the first step in an official QM Course Review which can result in international recognition. Come to this info session to learn more about requirements and the process.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 10:00AM CDT
Quality Matters Internal Course Review Information session
Faculty: Blackboard Learn Ultra Preview
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
Access the Blackboard Learn Ultra Preview session
Faculty: Class for Zoom Preview
Join us to learn all about the upcoming changes to Collaborate! We will uncover the new features and take a deep dive into all the changes!
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Access the Class for Zoom Preview session
Faculty: Blackboard Adjunct Session
This new training for all instructors (including new adjuncts and professors at GSU) will cover the basics of using Blackboard – our LMS system. We will also cover other digital tools that can enhance teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and work with the CTL team to gain a better understanding of how to leverage these technologies effectively. This training session is a great way for new faculty and staff (and anyone who needs a refresher!!) to familiarize themselves with the tools that will help them succeed at GSU.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 5:00PM CDT
Access the Blackboard Adjunct session
Faculty: Introduction 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
Introduction to Panopto session
Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via, now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 3:30PM CDT
Access the Faculty Via (SL&L) Open session
Additional Sessions:
07/25/2024
Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Transition: Best Practices for Preparing Course Materials
With the Blackboard Ultra transition on the horizon, please join us to learn the best methods for saving, uploading and downloading a variety of file types found in Blackboard courses. In addition, CTL will provide instructions on deleting any outdated materials in courses.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 9:00AM CDT
Access the Blackboard Ultra Transition: Best Practices for Preparing Course Materials session
Additional Sessions:
07/31/2024
Faculty: Via (Student Learning & Licensure) Open Session
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding Via, now called Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 1:00PM CDT
Access the Faculty Via (SL&L) Open session
Faculty: Open Sessions
Drop in to ask the CTL staff any questions (big or small!) you have regarding online instruction, course development, Blackboard, Class Collaborate, Respondus, VoiceThread and more.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time: 3:00PM CDT
Access the Faculty Open session
Faculty: Blackboard Ultra Transition: Best Practices for Preparing Course Materials
With the Blackboard Ultra transition on the horizon, please join us to learn the best methods for saving, uploading and downloading a variety of file types found in Blackboard courses. In addition, CTL will provide instructions on deleting any outdated materials in courses.
Location: CTL Virtual Session
Time:11:00AM CDT
Access the Blackboard Ultra Transition: Best Practices for Preparing Course Materials session