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: DMay
5/5 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
5/6 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:
On completion 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
5/6 Using Micro-Learning Strategies to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Instructors: Laurent Ndeze
Description:
Micro-learning refers to instructional strategies utilizing ‘bite-sized’ segments of course content, presented in a wide range of formats and using different platforms, including social media. During this workshop, we will examine how you can use micro-learning strategies in your course design and delivery to increase attention span while minimizing constraints on the human brain. In addition, we will review samples and research supporting the idea that most students learn better when engaged in short sessions than in long sessions.
Outcomes:
Upon completion of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify effective modes/methods of delivering micro-learning content.
- Integrate micro-learning activities/objects into your course.
- Explain how micro-learning strategies can contribute to cost containment for students.
- Identify 2-3 preferred micro-learning strategies that you would like to use in your teaching.