Skill Builder workshops scheduled for FA2016

Learn new skills or refresh your Blackboard knowledge

Looking for workshops on how to use Blackboard and other instructional technologies at UMBC? Seeking to refresh your knowledge and skills? The Skill Builder series is here to help!

Skill Builder workshops focus on Blackboard basics such as building content, creating assignments, or using the grade center. The workshops also provide support for screencasting and virtual classrooms via web conferencing. There are seven (7) workshops in the series:

Tuesday, September 6 - Skill Builder: Course Management
Friday, September 9 - Skill Builder: Building Course Content
Tuesday, September 20 - Skill Builder: Screencasting Fundamentals
Tuesday, October 13 - Skill Builder: Communication Tools
Monday, October 24 - Skill Builder: Blackboard Collaborate
Monday, November 7 - Skill Builder: Delivering Bb Assignments & Tests
Monday, November 28 - Skill Builder: Grading & the Grade Center

Participants who attend all seven workshops will receive the Skill Builder certificate and badge.

Skill Builder workshops are a great way to learn about new features in Blackboard, enhance an existing skill set, or network with other instructors. Departments may also schedule Skill Builder sessions or customize a bundle to fit the specific needs of their faculty.

Interested in a 2-day comprehensive Skill Builder Boot Camp? Please complete our brief survey.