Online Teaching Resources

Faculty Workshops 

Every semester we offer a series of one-hour “how-to” workshops to get you started with some basic online activities.  This series covers everything from giving live or recorded lectures, using various discussion board tools, giving an online test, and providing a platform for asynchronous student presentations.

Spring 2024 workshops focused on the transition to Blackboard Ultra courses. This will continue for faculty teaching courses in Ultra for Summer and Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Information and resources are available on the  

Blackboard Ultra Course website. 

Workshop Schedule and Registration links

Workshop #1 - Building and Organizing Content in Ultra Courses 

November 12, 2024, 2-3pm

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsce-hqT0oGdCsnmXyIGQGfGwjVhH7j-7v

December 11, 2024, 10-11am

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrfuigrDkiGtIF-vEole7FacTuli_mXr8X

January 7, 2025, 2-3pm

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpdeqrqz0pHNMeg6jd3XEoH31kYNEq1l5r

Workshop #2 - Setting Up Graded Items in Ultra Courses 

November 15, 2024, 10-11am

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrd--uqD8jE9bcEZhwndfE6xugzhzERFPL

December 12, 2024, 2-3pm

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcO6prDwpGNAOpD_lPJeUudJNwStCN-tP

January 8, 2025, 10-11am

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qcOyopzsoGNaLZrvVc-MJtewGFgZi0Lk_

Workshop #3 – Teaching in Ultra Courses

January 15, 2025, 10-11am

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpf-6vrTgpGdBugHgvyS4dfTA5qeh5d9mS

January 16, 2025, 2-3pm

https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYudO-tqjgoGtwXG6PxNzOfgBx2-YtG9hFe

Information about previous workshops

• Summer 2020
• Fall 2020
• Spring 2021
• Fall 2021
• Spring 2022
• Fall 2022
• Spring 2023
• Summer/Fall2023
• Spring 2024
• Summer 2024

Learn more 

Information Guides

• Planning and Preparing for Disruption
• How do I Communicate with my Students?
• How do I Share Content with my Students?
• How do I Offer Live Lectures and Class Meetings via Zoom?
• How do I Pre-Record Lectures for my Students using Zoom and Panopto?
• How do I Facilitate Discussions with my Students?
• How do I Collect Assignments?
• How do I Facilitate Exams or Tests?
• How do I Share Student Grades Confidentially?
• How do I Provide Accommodations to my Students?
• What Options do my Students have for Software Access?
• What services are available from the Library?
• University Guidance on Privacy in Zoom

Video Tutorials

• What if there are issues with my live Zoom session? 
• Troubleshooting Tips for Live Zoom Meetings 
  
• Planning and Preparation for Disruption
• Communication with your Students
• Sharing Content with your Students
• Getting Started with Zoom
• Setting Up a Zoom Meeting Series using the Zoom Meeting Manager
• How to Give a Lecture (Live or Recorded - includes Share Screen, Annotation)
• How to Manage a Live Class Session in Zoom (Breakout Room)
• Share a Recording (through Blackboard and Panopto)
• Advanced Zoom Features (Polling, Office Hours, Multiple Instructors)
• Creating and Facilitating Online Discussions
• Using Voicethread for Discussion
• Using Yellowdig for Discussion
• Collecting Assignments Online
• Using Voicethread for an Assignment - Student contribution to existing Voicethread
• Using Voicethread for an Assignment - Student creates a Presentation
• Facilitating Exams / Tests Online
• Using Voicethread for Assessment
• Grading Securely and Safely