Past Trainings
This page holds a record of prior trainings hosted by Online Learning Services as part of the transition to Ultra Course View.
| Date | Time | Event Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
4/10 & 4/17 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Workshop: Syllabus-Based Course Creation & Redesign in Ultra Course View | This newly-designed workshop is for Syracuse University instructors to use their syllabus to create a Blackboard ultra course from the ground up. In part one instructors will focus on updating their course structure to take advantage of ultra’s navigation. Instructors will create new Blackboard documents and copy items from their prior courses. The optional second part of the workshop will center on gradebook setup and assessment settings. The workshop is a “hands-on” opportunity to work with OLS staff as they guide participants through the process of re-designing for ultra. This is a virtual training that will meet on Zoom with a limited number of seats available in each session. |
3/19 & 3/26 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Workshop: Syllabus-Based Course Creation (& Redesign) | This newly-designed workshop is for Syracuse University instructors to use their syllabus to create a Blackboard ultra course from the ground up. In part one instructors will focus on updating their course structure to take advantage of ultra’s navigation. Instructors will create new Blackboard documents and copy items from their prior courses. The optional second part of the workshop will center on gradebook setup and assessment settings. The workshop is a “hands-on” opportunity to work with OLS staff as they guide participants through the process of re-designing for ultra. This is a virtual training that will meet on Zoom with a limited number of seats available in each session. |
Events before March 2024
| Event | Time and Date | Additional Information, Registration, or Location |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Friday, November 3, 2023 from 1-2pm. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 11am-12pm. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10-11am. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating Assessments and Gradebook Overview | Friday, November 10, 2023 from 12pm-1pm. | This workshop covers the settings on assignments and tests and the flexible grading interface. It also provides an overview of the new Gradebook and covers setting up the Overall Grade, categories, rubrics, student performance, automatic zeros, accommodations, exemptions, and exceptions. |
| Workshop: Communication - Announcements, Messages, and Discussions | Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 12-1pm. | This workshop is focused on how to use your ultra course to communicate with students using announcements, messages, discussions, and class conversations. Special attention is given to the differences between messages and email, and profile settings to ensure you receive student communication in the method you prefer. |
| Workshop: Groups and Releasing Content | Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 10-11am. | This workshop demonstrates how to create, manage, and communicate with groups. It also covers settings for releasing content based on group, date, or student performance and discusses Accommodation settings. |
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Monday, December 4, 2023 from 4-5pm. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Friday, December 8, 2023 from 10-11am. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating Assessments and Gradebook Overview | Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 12-1pm. | This workshop covers the settings on assignments and tests and the flexible grading interface. It also provides an overview of the new Gradebook and covers setting up the Overall Grade, categories, rubrics, student performance, automatic zeros, accommodations, exemptions, and exceptions. |
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 2-3pm. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Friday, January 5, 2024 from 10-11am. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating and Copying Content | Monday, January 8, 2024 from 2-3pm. | This workshop focuses on getting started with content creation and covers the following topics: interface overview, content types, copying from original courses, progress tracking and student preview. Participants should have previously enrolled in the Ultra Orientation so that they have access to an ultra course and arrive with content they plan to use in their teaching to build with it during the meeting. |
| Workshop: Creating Assessments and Gradebook Overview | Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 2-3pm. | This workshop covers the settings on assignments and tests and the flexible grading interface. It also provides an overview of the new Gradebook and covers setting up the Overall Grade, categories, rubrics, student performance, automatic zeros, accommodations, exemptions, and exceptions. |
| Workshop: Creating Assessments and Gradebook Overview | Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 12-1pm. | This workshop covers the settings on assignments and tests and the flexible grading interface. It also provides an overview of the new Gradebook and covers setting up the Overall Grade, categories, rubrics, student performance, automatic zeros, accommodations, exemptions, and exceptions. |
| Workshop: Creating Assessments and Gradebook Overview | Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 3-4pm. | This workshop covers the settings on assignments and tests and the flexible grading interface. It also provides an overview of the new Gradebook and covers setting up the Overall Grade, categories, rubrics, student performance, automatic zeros, accommodations, exemptions, and exceptions. |
| Workshop: Groups and Releasing Content | Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 1-2pm. | This workshop demonstrates how to create, manage, and communicate with groups. It also covers settings for releasing content based on group, date, or student performance and discusses Accommodation settings. |
| Workshop: Communication - Announcements, Messages, and Discussions | Friday, January 26, 2024 from 10-11am. | This workshop is focused on how to use your ultra course to communicate with students using announcements, messages, discussions, and class conversations. Special attention is given to the differences between messages and email, and profile settings to ensure you receive student communication in the method you prefer. |