(Enrollment closes 6pm the day before this workshop)
Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:00pm - 2:50pm @ e-Learning Training Room
Category: Blackboard Vista Seats Available: 6
Format: Hands-on Delivery Method: Real-time Delivery System: Classroom
Instructors: Jerold Gile
Description
This course is a hands-on introduction to Blackboard Vista designed to get you started as quickly as possible. We will work with your actual Vista "shell" so please bring along any course content you would like to upload. We briefly discuss university policies related to Bb Vista. We explore the most commonly used functions such as 1) Turning on/off various Vista tools. 2) Converting to HTML and then uploading a Microsoft Word document, 3) Creating a folder, 4) Creating content using the built-in HTML editor, 5) Creating a Course Preview Page, 6) Adding Library eReserve readings. Preferred document formats are MS Word or HTML, but files in PDF or PowerPoint format can also be made available in Vista for students to download. View the PowerPoint notes. This course is a prerequisite for all advanced Vista training. You will be made aware of tech support resources available to you while you develop and/or teach your course.
Objectives
1) Learn about university policies and procedures related to Bb Vista. 2) Decide which course tools you will activate. 3) Create and upload a content document such as a syllabus. 4) Create a folder and use the built-in HTML editor, 5) Create a Course Preview Page. 6) Add Library eReserve readings. 7) Learn about support and advanced training options.
