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ELITE After Dark

ELITE After Dark

ELITE After Dark LogoThe 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

3/3 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:  

On completion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Access Blackboard Learn Ultra resources at MC
  • Answer FAQs about building and teaching courses in Blackboard Learn Ultra

Register in Workday

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3/4 Blackboard Learn Ultra Gradebook Overview

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Instructors: Anna Donohoe and Paul Miller

Description:  

This session provides an overview of the Gradebook in Blackboard Learn Ultra, including best practices, workflows and how to set up the gradebook. The MC Learn Ultra Transition team will provide answers to FAQs and information about additional resources.

Outcomes:  

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the gradebook structure and grading workflows in the Ultra interface
  • Configure the gradebook so that students and instructors can easily access their grades
  • Identify ways to customize gradebook settings to fit the course structure and modality.

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3/4 Unlocking the Power of Text: Active Reading Strategies for Student Success

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Instructor: Philip Bonner

Description:  

Unlock the potential of your students’ reading abilities with ELITE’s workshop Unlocking the Power of Text: Active Reading Strategies for Student Success. Learn how to effectively teach and model essential active reading strategies that enhance comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement. Explore techniques such as previewing and predicting, activating schema, and checking comprehension while also exploring how to detect author bias and misinformation. Participate in hands-on activities designed to provide practical applications for your classroom. Join ELITE and empower your students to become more insightful and independent readers!

Outcomes: 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and describe various active reading strategies and their importance in improving student comprehension and engagement.
  • Employ practical methods to incorporate and model these strategies in their classrooms, helping students become more effective readers.
  • Share their thoughts on incorporating these strategies in their classes.

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Spring 2025 ELITE Professional Development Catalog Copyright © 2024 by gloria.barron@montgomerycollege.edu is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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