ELITE After Dark
The Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence is pleased to announce ELITE After Dark, professional development tailored to fit your busy schedule.
We are now offering some of ELITE’s most popular workshops in the evening between 5:00-9:00 pm.
For more information about available workshops and to register, see below: EADFeb
2/3 Blackboard Learn Ultra Virtual Office Hours
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Instructors: Anna Donohoe
Description:
The MC Learn Ultra transition team invites you to join us virtually for office hours. We are here for you to answer questions and connect you to resources around MC’s transition to Blackboard Learn Ultra. In person options are also available (separate signup in Workday). Please ensure you have access to a development course in Blackboard Ultra before attending office hours. More information: https://mcblogs.montgomerycollege.edu/thehub/stay-connected/blackboard-learn-ultra/#Development-Courses
Outcomes:
- Access Blackboard Learn Ultra resources at MC
- Answer FAQs about building and teaching courses in Blackboard Learn Ultra
2/4 Think Again: Strategies for Faculty to Help Students Rethink Assumptions
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Instructors: Megan Calvert
Description:
We all get stuck in our wrong ideas sometimes. In the college classroom, however, that tendency can create a significant barrier to learning. How can you help students to rethink their original ideas and embrace new, research-aligned perspectives? In this workshop, inspired by the recent book Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant, we will explore practical strategies you can use to expand students’ thinking about the content you teach.
We will also share information on our upcoming book circle on Hidden Potential, another recent book by Adam Grant.
Outcomes:
- Identify four modes of thinking and how those modes of thinking can impact learning
- Promote intellectual humility and awareness of cognitive biases
- Apply active learning techniques to encourage student rethinking
2/4 Converting Original Courses to Blackboard Learn Ultra
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Instructors: Anna Donohoe and Paul Miller
Description:
This session introduces converting an existing course from Blackboard Learn Original to Blackboard Learn Ultra. Two recommended course copy approaches and the benefits of each approach are explained step-by-step.
Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the differences between Original and Ultra Courses.
- Identify the course copy approach they plan to utilize.
- Explain the value of course preparation for conversion.