Workshops and Events: Event Details

Outlined below are the details of the event "Getting Started with Blackboard Learn Release 9 (Morning Session)". Please note, you will need to have an existing account with the L & T website prior to registering, you can create an account here.

Getting Started with Blackboard Learn Release 9 (Morning Session)
Event Type:	Workshop	Event Category(ies):	TELT
Presenter:	Blackboard Senior Consultant, Alberta Godwin	Venue:	Learning & Teaching Workshop Rm, Mathews Building, Level 4, Rm 416
Seats Available:	Wait List Only	Event Administrator:	Penelope Ajani (Tel: 02 9385 3268)
Start Date:	07/12/09	End Date:	07/12/09
Event Length:	3.0 hour(s)	Event Time Frame:	3 hour workshop starting at 9 am and finishing at 12 noon.
Please note, registrations close at 08:00, 07/12/09

Event Description:
Overview This workshop provides an introduction to the essential features and functions of Blackboard Learn, which is used to create online learning environments. Through a variety of activities, including hands-on exercises, participants will become familiar with the basic Blackboard Learn features. It will enable you to start developing your online Blackboard courses by overcoming the initial obstacle of an unfamiliar environment. Who Should Attend Course instructors, course designers, and support personnel using: UNSW Blackboard Learning System Release 9 Workshop Topics and Outcomes Session: 3 Hours Course Delivery Overview – Course Delivery technology; Introduce the interface and tool set from the student perspective; Navigate the course environment as a student and instructor user using Action Menus and Buttons. New Tools and Features – Highlight the major differences from Vista in course organisation, navigation, tools and functionality. Creating Your Course Menu – Effectively organise and create a course menu and add content areas or tools; Add Content Area, Tool Link, External Link, Course Link, Sub-header and Divider menu items; Create a Course Module Page; Review Notification features. Adding Content and link from the Content Management System – Add, manage, and remove course content (text, images, files, external links, equations, and custom content types). Customising Your Course – Discover how to customise a course and make choices about the menu style, course entry point, tool availability, banner, and home page configuration.

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