This workshop is designed to familiarize participants with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate an Ultra course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize tools available in Blackboard, and grade assignments.  Register

Don’t stress! We can help. We will cover best practices for producing lecture videos from your office or home that are both engaging and accessible. We will include tips and resources for making your video content accessible and also provide additional resources available to you here at USC.  Register

The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You are welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.

Explore the fundamentals of Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View’s (UCV) assessment features with Anthology, Blackboard's parent company. Attendees will learn how to create tests, assignments, and grading rubrics and how to grant accommodations for individual student needs.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to: 

• Create assessments (tests and assignments).
• Develop grading rubrics.
• Grant student accommodations for due dates and time limits in UCV.

Topics

• Tests
• Assignments
• Rubrics
• Accommodations

Agenda

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This workshop is designed for Blackboard Learn users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the Ultra Gradebook. In this 60 minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share some best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you. There will be time for questions after a live demo and presentation.  Register

Introduce your students to the integrative environment of digital projects without overwhelming yourself. A digital project assignment can be a web site, database, podcast, or any multimedia platform. This type of assignment can draw students into the class but can be cumbersome for the teacher. Drawing on faculty experiences and twenty years of managing USC Libraries’ Digital Collections, this presentation will help you understand how to set up and manage such an assignment so that you can all enjoy learning and collaborating and not lose sight of the main topic. Learn about the Libraries services so you can take full advantage of them. If this talk piques your interest, the Library offers in depth online, workshops on many of the tools mentioned in this overview.

This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.  Register

Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. This Anthology  seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery.

Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas:

1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:

• Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
• Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.

2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:

• Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
• Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
• Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.

Participants have direct access to product experts with extensive backgrounds in education and peers who are also preparing to use the Ultra Course View.  Register

The Virtual Environments Community of Practice is planning ways to integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality into teaching and learning environments at UofSC. Meetings are open to faculty, staff and students.

If you are interested in participating in the Virtual Environments CoP, or would like to be on the email list for further information, please email Charles Andy Schumpert at schumpca@mailbox.sc.edu.  RSVP

This presentation focuses on the benefits of incorporating artificial intelligence into lesson plans and course content. This new technology spans across disciplines and has an infinite amount of possibilities for its users. It is important that rather than shying away from artificial intelligence we as educators add it to the vast toolkit at our disposal to better prepare our students to become competitive global citizens. This presentation will provide tangible examples of how to incorporate AI in your classroom, discuss some pitfalls to avoid with AI and share information from the viewpoint of the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.  Register

This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.   Register

In this session, we will show you how to create and organize what you need to get started in the new Ultra courses. You will be able to create learning modules, folders, documents, and assignments, as well as set up a basic gradebook. You will have time for practice with guidance from our eLearning Services and Center for Teaching Excellence Teams.  Register

During the Virtual Reality (VR) Showcase participants will learn about the Meta Quest 2 headsets and the apps that are available through the CTE. There will be opportunities for participants to use the VR headsets and explore the learning activities that are available through the apps.  Register

Do you have an existing Blackboard Learn course that you want to transition to the new Ultra Course View? In this session, we will discuss the things you need to consider before deciding how to convert your course to the new version. We will consider your existing structure, tools, and assignments. We will also discuss the next steps to take to make sure you can continue to support your students through Blackboard Learn!  Register

Now that you’ve moved your existing course to Ultra, what do you do?! In this session, we will discuss the steps to review your course exceptions, reorganize your existing content, and make sure that your course is doing what is best for you and your students.   Register

Student engagement is crucial for learning! Studies have demonstrated that using virtual reality in education can boost student engagement, enhance attitudes toward the subject, and even lead to enhanced student performance. In this session, the presenters will explore the various benefits of using virtual reality in the classroom, along with the easiest ways to get started using virtual reality in education. They will demonstrate some virtual reality experiences with a Meta Quest 2 headset so participants will not only hear about virtual reality, they'll get to experience it for themselves.  Register

Smartphones are ubiquitous tools nowadays as 85% of people now own a smartphone. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are undoubtedly something most of us rely on every day, but did you know that a lot of their tools and features can be great for accessibility as well? This session will highlight some common features and apps on our mobile devices that you can customize and optimize to assist with an individual's digital accessibility needs. We'll also dive into how virtual assistants and mobile apps can assist people with disabilities in their daily lives.   Register

Are you ready to transform your assessment methods and unleash the power of technology to enhance student learning? In this webinar, we will delve into the world of Generative Artificial Intelligence, a powerful technology that can generate text, translate languages, write different creative content, and answer your questions with human-like responses. With prompt engineering, the art of crafting effective instructions for generative AI, you will discover how to design prompts that elicit thoughtful responses. Discover how to generate assessments that align with your course learning outcomes to foster creativity, critical thinking, and personalized learning experiences.  Register

This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.   Register

The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You are welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.

Discover the collaborative and personalized learning features integrated into Blackboard Learn Ultra (UCV). Representatives from Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard Learn, will guide attendees through creating and organizing discussions, forming collaborative groups, and assessing group assignments. Additionally, they will explore visibility settings and the progress tracking tool.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to: 

• Create and organize discussions.
• Create groups for student collaboration.
• Organize and manage group assignments.
• Use visibility settings and release conditions to define when students can view and access course content.
• Utilize the progress tracking tool.

Topics

• Discussions
• Groups
• Release Conditions
• Progress Tracking

Agenda

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Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. This Anthology  seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery.

Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas:

1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:

• Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
• Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.

2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:

• Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
• Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
• Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.

Participants have direct access to product experts with extensive backgrounds in education and peers who are also preparing to use the Ultra Course View.  Register

The Virtual Environments Community of Practice is planning ways to integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality into teaching and learning environments at UofSC. Meetings are open to faculty, staff and students.

If you are interested in participating in the Virtual Environments CoP, or would like to be on the email list for further information, please email Charles Andy Schumpert at schumpca@mailbox.sc.edu.  RSVP

This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.   Register

Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. This Anthology  seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery.

Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas:

1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:

• Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
• Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.

2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:

• Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
• Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
• Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.

Participants have direct access to product experts with extensive backgrounds in education and peers who are also preparing to use the Ultra Course View.  Register

The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You are welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.

Join us for a focused training session on the Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) Gradebook, led by Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard Learn. Gain skills in creating and organizing the Gradebook. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to: 

• Organize the Gradebook.
• Create Gradebook columns.
• Set up the overall grade calculation.
• Customize calculated columns for specific criteria.
• Manage grade categories for weighting.
• Develop a grading schema.
• Explore the automatic zeros feature.

Topics

• Overall Gradebook 
• Gradebook columns
• Overall grade column
• Calculated columns
• Gradebook categories
• Grading Schema
• Automatic zeros

Agenda

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Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. This Anthology  seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery.

Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas:

1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:

• Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
• Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.

2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:

• Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
• Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
• Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.

Participants have direct access to product experts with extensive backgrounds in education and peers who are also preparing to use the Ultra Course View.  Register

The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You are welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.

Explore the Blackboard Learn Artificial Intelligence (AI) Design Assistant feature with Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard Learn. This feature leverages AI to streamline the course building process. 

Learning Objective

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Use the Blackboard Learn Artificial Intelligence (AI) Design Assistant feature to create course content.

Topics

Generate the following using the AI Design Assistant:

• Modules
• Discussions
• Journals
• Rubrics
• Assignment prompts
• Test questions
• Question Banks

Agenda

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The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You are welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.

Boost your proficiency in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) with Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard Learn. This session will equip attendees with essential skills to confidently start teaching in UCV. Specifically, it will focus on converting courses and copying and building content in UCV.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to: 

• Copy course content from Blackboard Learn Original View to Blackboard Learn UCV.
• Copy course content from a UCV sandbox course to a UCV course.
• Recognize features of UCV. 
• Create course content in Blackboard Learn UCV.

Topics

• Copy content from original to UCV
• Copy content from UCV to UCV
• Overview of UCV
• Learning Modules
• Folders
• Documents
• Links

Agenda

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The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You're welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.

Boost your proficiency in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) with Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard Learn. This session will equip attendees with essential skills to confidently start teaching in UCV. Specifically, it will focus on converting courses and copying and building content in UCV.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to: 

• Copy course content from Blackboard Learn Original View to Blackboard Learn UCV.
• Copy course content from a UCV sandbox course to a UCV course.
• Recognize features of UCV. 
• Create course content in Blackboard Learn UCV.

Topics

• Copy content from original to UCV
• Copy content from UCV to UCV
• Overview of UCV
• Learning Modules
• Folders
• Documents
• Links

Agenda

Register