Academic Computing Training for Faculty & Staff

Blackboard and Starfish Training for Faculty – April 2025

Synchronous (instructor-led) Training

This training uses both face-to-face and online delivery methods. Please see the workshop schedule below.

Join any session or email helpdesk@bowiestate.edu and Cc academiccomputing@bowiestate.edu for a reminder. 

Location: Virtual - https://bowiestate.zoom.us/j/85975816309

Meeting ID: 85737378790

Basic Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)/Accessible 

Wed, Apr 2, 2025
5 PM - 6 PM
Zoom Meeting Link:  https://bowiestate.zoom.us/j/85975816309 

This session will cover best practices for accessibility, including how to utilize Blackboard's tools to ensure all students can access and engage with course materials effectively. 

Instructors: Sarah Ibrahim, Andrew Rider

Blackboard Mobile App

Wed, Apr 09, 2025  
12 PM - 1 PM  
Zoom Meeting Link:  https://bowiestate.zoom.us/j/85975816309 

This session provides a walkthrough on navigating Blackboard using the mobile app; it gives instructors the information they want and the personalization they demand on the go.

Instructors: Sara Ibrahim, Chukwuyem Obima 

iCAN/Starfish

Wed, Apr 16, 2025
12 PM - 1 PM   
Zoom Meeting Link:  https://bowiestate.zoom.us/j/85975816309 

Gain valuable insights into leveraging Starfish as a powerful tool for monitoring and enhancing student success and retention.   

Instructors: Oluwatoyin Parrish, Sara Ibrahim

Grading in Blackboard (Original & Ultra Course View)

Wed, April 23, 2025   
12 PM - 1 PM  
Zoom Meeting Link:  https://bowiestate.zoom.us/j/85975816309

Learn how to configure your assessments, tests, weighted grade and grade center to accurately track students progress and performance.

Instructors: Academic Computing.

Grading in Blackboard (Original & Ultra Course View)

Wed, April 30, 2025   
12 PM - 1 PM  
Zoom Meeting Link:  https://bowiestate.zoom.us/j/85975816309

Learn how to configure your assessments, tests, weighted grade and grade center to accurately track students progress and performance.

Instructors: Academic Computing.

 

Asynchronous (self-paced) Training

The training is available on Blackboard. Please visit links below and self enroll in the courses. (Cost: FREE)

If you need assistance in the course, send a message tohelpdesk@bowiestate.edu

Self-Help Resources

  1. Support with instructional design, in The Faculty Hub: Home Page – IDES-100-Fall2020 Faculty Learning Hub (blackboard.com)
  2. LOTTO Training, in LOTTO Step Workshop
  3. Blackboard Learn and associated tools (Starfish, Bb Collaborate, Zoom, Respondus, Turnitin, CENGAGE, etc.), in Getting Started with Blackboard Self-Paced Course

Peer Resources: 

Recorded Videos by Professor Arthur Vidrine, Associate Professor Dept. of Fine & Performing Arts.

****Part A and Part B: please note that the ADA statement has changed.

 

Synchronous (instructor-led) Training

This training uses both face-to-face and online delivery methods. This is designed for all BSU students, Graduate and Undergraduate. Please see the workshop schedule below.

Other Training Formats

  • Asynchronous (self-paced) training: The training is available in Blackboard. Please, self-enroll in the course through this link. If you need assitance in the course, send a message to the instructor using the corresponding course menu item 'Send Email to Instructor'. Cost: FREE
  • Synchronous Training: This training uses both face-to-face and online delivery methods. 
  • Chat and Videoconferencing: This real-time training is conducted by Academic Computing instructors in Blackboard Collaborate. Please contact Academic Computing to schedule a session; use the contact link on the menu of this page. Cost: FREE

NOTE: In addition, Academic Computing team offer on-request online appointment hours for advisory on course technology and troubleshooting, send request by email specifying course section. 

Contact

Email us at helpdesk@bowiestate.edu