Training

Preparing to Teach Online at YSU Register Now!

Preparing to Teach Online at YSU is a self-paced training taught in Blackboard Ultra. The course is designed to help YSU faculty prepare to develop and teach online courses. Successful completion means that you meet the training requirements for developing and teaching an online course at YSU. Enrollment is not limited to those who are new to the online experience or those who haven't met the training requirement. You are encouraged to sign up as a refresher or as an opportunity to engage in discussions about best practices in the online environment. The estimated time to complete is 8 hours.
 

Online Accessibility Course

This course is currently available for those utilizing Blackboard. Please contact the Instructional Design and Development Center in the Department of Cyberlearning for more information.

Training Offered By Blackboard
 

Instructor Blackboard Learn Ultra Tutorials VIEW NOW!

Get familiar with features in minutes. Watch short, engaging Blackboard Help videos on their YouTube channel.

Instructor Webinar Series REGISTER NOW  or  View the Recordings

Choose from a variety of Blackboard Ultra session times and topics, including:

• Blackboard Learn Ultra Basics
• Grading and Managing the Gradebook in Learn Ultra
• Creating Assessments in Learn Ultra
• Improving Student Engagement in Learn Ultra
• Using Groups in Learn Ultra
• Ultra-Advantage - Converting a Course from Learn Original to Learn Ultra
• Blackboard Learn Ultra Best Practices

previously recorded Cyberlearning TRAINING
 

Blackboard Ultra Basics

In this session, you will learn how to access and navigate a Blackboard Ultra course, add a syllabus and other files, and create an assignment. This webinar is geared towards new users of Blackboard or users looking to upgrade from Blackboard Original. Blackboard Ultra is Blackboard’s newest course view which provides improved workflows and an updated interface to better support teaching and learning.
Watch Recording, Password: Blackboard2020
 

Blackboard Ultra Exceptional Course Showcase

In this one-hour workshop, we will explore a course developed by a YSU faculty member and discuss online teaching and learning best practices.
Watch Recording, Password: tPr329BM
 

Using the New BLACKBOARD AI Design Assistant

Blackboard has partnered with Microsoft to become the first LMS to leverage generative AI. The AI Design Assistant helps you build your course and saves you time. You can use these features to help create learning modules, make rubrics, and create question banks. Come learn about these new exciting features.
Watch Recording
 

Blackboard Tests

In this session, you will learn to create a test, create different question types, administer the test, and grade the student responses in Blackboard.
Watch Ultra Recording, Password: Penguins22
 

Improving Online Discussions

Discussion boards in an online learning environment can lead to improved learning outcomes and increased student motivation. This session will explore strategies for using discussion boards to enhance student interaction. We will introduce ideas and examples for discussion board prompts questions, and usage outside of the typical “post once, reply twice” model.
Watch Recording, Password: Discussion2020

Other Programs

Blackboard's Exemplary Course Program

The Exemplary Course Program recognizes the excellence in course design demonstrated by faculty and designers. The core of the program is the Exemplary Course Rubric, which defines key characteristics of high-quality courses within the framework of Course Design, Interaction and Collaboration, Assessment, and Learner Support.

Along with the rubric and a webinar series to help you learn more about the exemplary principles, Anthology celebrates the winners who developed and designed these exemplary courses. These educators and instructional designers are improving the quality of online learning at their institutions for their students. Visit the Exemplary Course Program page to learn more.