eLearning Webinars, Training and More!
Throughout each semester, the eLearning team offers a variety of webinars covering a wide array of teaching with technology topics.
- All sessions are facilitated in a LIVE webinar format using Zoom.
- Participants will be emailed a webinar link 24 hours prior to the session.
- All attendees who register for the session will also receive access to the webinar recording.
- Please register for all sessions in GVSU Sprout.
- Remember, the New Semester Checklist is a great place to review some of Blackboard's basic and essential functions. See this knowledge base article for best practices and tips for course design in Bb Ultra.
- Departments can also request that webinar topics be customized and scheduled at their convenience. Send email requests to [email protected] with the requested topic, date/time, and format preferences (Zoom or in-person).
Upcoming Seminars
Road-Trip Training Series: Getting Started With Microsoft Teams
April 25, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This training is intended for faculty/staff who have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office 365 web applications and need to understand the basics of Microsoft Teams in order to collaborate more...
Road-Trip Training Series: Getting Started With Microsoft Teams
April 25, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This training is intended for faculty/staff who have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office 365 web applications and need to understand the basics of Microsoft Teams in order to collaborate more...
Zoom 101
April 30, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn the basics of using Zoom for synchronous meetings, virtual office hours, etc.
Blackboard Ultra Essentials
May 1, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This webinar is recommended for faculty/staff, who are comfortable learning new applications on their own and want to learn the most commonly used features of Blackboard Ultra. Day and evening sessions...
Blackboard Ultra Essentials
May 2, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This webinar is recommended for faculty/staff, who are comfortable learning new applications on their own and want to learn the most commonly used features of Blackboard Ultra. Day and evening sessions...
Webinars are offered in the following categories:
Blackboard
Learning the Basics
Blackboard Ultra Essentials for Courses
- 5/1/24 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 5/7/24 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 6/19/24 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- 6/20/24 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Instructors are also encouraged to review our Ultra Instructor resources in our service portal.
Blackboard Ultra Essentials for Organizations
- 6/12/24 at 1 pm - 2 pm
- 7/23/24 at 11 am - 12 pm
This webinar will cover:
- Differences between a course and an organization
- Roles in an organization
- Layout and navigation of an organization
- Communications in an organization
- Requesting an organization
- Non-GVSU participants
Virtual Office Hours
The eLearning Technologies team will host virtual office hours every Wednesday from 12 to 12:30 p.m. starting May 8, 2024.
- All questions are welcome!
- Use this Zoom link
Consultation Requests
Consultation Requests
Each faculty member has two eLearning Liaisons assigned to their department. You are welcome to request a consultation with an eLearning Technologies team member.
Watch a Recording
If our webinar times don't fit into your schedule, catch-up by watching a recording. Note: we'll try to record as many of our webinars as possible, but given that many sessions are repeated throughout the academic year, not all actual sessions may be recorded.
Lunch-and-Learns
Want some advice about how to organize your Ultra course? Please visit our Ultra Champions website to view how our early adopters organized their Ultra courses. You're also welcome to reach out to your eLearning liaison to schedule a consultation appointment. We have also created this article which suggests best practices for organizing your course in Blackboard Ultra.
Blackboard Sponsored Webinars
In addition to all the trainings developed and offered by eLearning, the GVSU community also has access to training offered by Anthology / Blackboard.
Individual Consultations
Need individualized help with Blackboard, digital media, and instructional design considerations? eLearning staff are happy to meet with you. Please submit a consultation request in our service portal. Please include your college, course title, number, and any course specific and/or technical questions so that we can direct your requests to the appropriate team member.
Digital Pedagogy
Instructional design assistance to support faculty in the design, development and delivery of digital learning experiences.
In this interactive in-person workshop, a joint program of eLearning Technologies and Pew FTLC, we will discuss what makes an assessment “authentic” and how to design it so that students can demonstrate their understanding in relevant and meaningful ways. This will also give educators valuable insights into their student's progress and areas for improvement.
- 5/8/24 10:00 AM - 12:00 Pm (3068 JHZ - Alllendale Campus)
From Surviving to Thriving with Bb Ultra - Half Day Celebration/Conference
This event will feature dedicated pedagogical topic tables for group discussions and opportunities for hands-on immediate application. Faculty are encouraged to come and go as needed and switch tables often.
- 5/13/24 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Seidman 1008 - Devos Campus)
Ethical and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
When used ethically, AI such as ChatGPT and Google Bard can be extremely useful tools to organize information, spark new ideas, and much more! In this session, you will define what the ethical use of AI looks like in your classroom and explore how to write queries to use these new tools effectively.
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5/14/24 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- 5/22/24 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Introduction to Quality Matters
In this session, you'll be introduced to the nationally recognized standards for online/hybrid courses. In addition to an overview of each of the eight standards, we'll discuss the QM rubric, what informs it, its value, and how to take the next step toward validating the quality of your online courses and recognizing where you can make improvements.
- 5/16/24 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- 5/23/24 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Foundations of Online and Hybrid Course Development
This self-paced workshop has been designed to meet the University requirement that all faculty teaching hybrid and online classes be personally certified. Visit this site for more information including registration instructions.
Online/Hybrid Faculty Learning Communities
Whether you’ve been teaching online or hybrid courses for several years, or just getting ready to start your first semester teaching hybrid or online, all levels of expertise are welcome to join our “Online and Hybrid Faculty Learning Communities.”
These learning communities provide a venue for faculty-led dialogue and sharing collective expertise regarding online/hybrid instruction at GVSU.
- Online/Hybrid Faculty Learning Communities - Meeting Dates and Times. This page also includes instructions for how to sign-up to participate.
- Please email Matt Roberts, Instructional Designer, with any questions or comments.
Please note that our learning communities do not meet over the summer.
Video, Screen Capture, Interactive Digital Media and Accessibility, Google
Learn more about creating and managing video and digital applications in these seminars.
Creating Instructor Presence with Panopto
Learn more functions in Panopto, such as video creation, captions, quizzing, and student video assignments!
- 5/9/24 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- 7/9/24 - 7/9/24 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- 8/8/24 - 8/8/24 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- 8/22/24 - 8/22/24 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Media Assessments: Transform Your Existing Assignments into Student-Created Video
In this course, we will walk through how you might be able to convert one of your existing assignments into a project that will help your students develop their media creation skills. There are many different methods that you could use, from Panopto assignments to having your students create TikToks for class. Importantly, we will cover different assessment categories that you might want to consider when developing a rubric for a project of this nature.
- 6/11/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 8/20/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Using Padlet to Engage Online Learners
Padlet lets you create a virtual bulletin board where you and your students can write notes and upload documents, photos, slideshows, record videos/audio files or add hyperlinks. During this webinar, participants will learn how to activate their Padlet account and how it can be used for brainstorming, storyboarding, collecting resources (such as images, attachments, hyperlinks, recording videos/audio), gathering the results of group work, and much more!
- 5/16/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 8/20/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to contact your eLearning Liaison. You should also review this resource about integrating Padlet into Bb Ultra.
Introduction to Flip (Formerly FlipGrid) for Video-based Discussions
This webinar has concluded. Please see this video and this knowledge base article for assistance getting started with Flip.
Accessibility and Ally: Creating Course Materials That Work for All
Accessibility helps everyone have an improved learning experience. Learn how to create accessible content for Word and Powerpoint, as well as interpret Ally's feedback, understand the accessibility of content, and become familiar with how to set accommodations in Bb Ultra.
*This seminar has concluded, but please don't hesitate to contact your eLearning Liaisons for immediate assistance. You are also encouraged to review this resource about the Bb Accessibility Report in Bb Ultra.
Digital Media Support
Digital Studio | gvsu.edu/elearn/ds
Microsoft 365 and Zoom
Microsoft 365 Efficiencies Series
Register for any number of webinars in this series to save time, simplify tasks, and maximize workplace productivity. Learn how to maximize the planning and task-management tools offered in Microsoft 365.
All training is conducted via Zoom, and recordings are made available to registered participants.
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
5/724 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5/30/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8/28/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft Bookings Basics
5/22/24 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
6/20/24 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Microsoft Excel 101
6/26/24 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
7/25/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Practical Ways to Enhance Your PowerPoint Presentation
7/10/24 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
8/13/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Quizzes and Surveys with Microsoft Forms
7/2/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7/31/24 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Time-Saving Tips in Outlook
5/16/24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8/22/24 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom 101
Zoom 101
4/30/24 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Learn how to use Zoom to conduct synchronous class meetings and schedule virtual office hours.
*This webinar has concluded for the semester. You are encouraged to contact your eLearning Liaison and review this article on scheduling Zoom office hours in Blackboard Ultra.
TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY & BLACKBOARD SUPPORT
- services.gvsu.edu (Service Portal)
- [email protected] (email)
- 616-331-2101 (Service Desk Phone)
The eLearning Technologies team is here to help!
Emerging Technology
Learn more about innovative technology such as virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing and more!
Hands-On with Emerging Tech + Technology Showcase Tour
LIB 012 Mary Idema Pew Library (Allendale)
gvsu.edu/techshowcase
The Winter 2024 Flyer is now available!
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