| Dear Faculty,
This email contains a video message from me regarding the suspension of classes. In addition, below you will find information on new sections of our Blackboard training. |
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| As a reminder all classes, regardless of delivery modality (including online classes) are suspended through March 29. Students are not to be required to complete any assignments during this time. Please be in touch with your department chair and/or dean regarding your department’s preparations for this transition to remote learning. We will also be developing a faculty FAQ that will be available at www.mdc.edu/coronavirus.
If you are not already using the BlackBoard Learning Management System, CIOL has a one-hour introductory webinar available for you to familiarize yourself with the system. You may access this webinar in one of two ways: (1) You may enroll by clicking on one of the registration links below to participate in a live session; or (2) you may access a recorded version of the webinar at: https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/e60a86c3693b43a5a98bc97408b9230b (If you have trouble registering please email msarmien@mdc.edu and indicate the session in which you wish to enroll). Blackboard Webinar: Get Started & Build Your Content This Blackboard training session is designed for faculty who have no experience using a Learning Management System (LMS). It will cover the basics of using Blackboard as an instructor such as uploading the syllabus, accessing the class roster, and communicating with students using the e-mail and announcement tools in Blackboard. Participants will also learn how to build content such as uploading PowerPoint, handouts, files, creating pages, adding web links, and inserting rich media content into their courses. (Faculty Professional Development [FPD] 1 hour) This is a one-hour introduction to the BlackBoard LMS. Participants will also be guided to the online location for video tutorials and helpful resources. This is a good place to start your preparation for online teaching. These are “Live” Webinars. You may join from anywhere (on- or off-campus) with a laptop or computer. CIOL will email a link to join the Webinar the day before the session. Last day to register is always the day prior to the Webinar. Class Code: BBL1002-73 Class Code: BBL1002-74 Class Code: BBL1002-75 Class Code: BBL1002-76 Class Code: BBL1002-77 Class Code: BBL1002-78 Class Code: BBL1002-79 Class Code: BBL1002-80 Class Code: BBL1002-81 Class Code: BBL1002-82 Class Code: BBL1002-83 Class Code: BBL1002-84 Thank you again for your patience and cooperation in this process. Sincerely, Lenore P. Rodicio, Ph.D. |