http://library20.ning.com/forum
I happened upon this networking site and thought it might be of interest to those in the library or researchers who are exploring web 2.0.

Are you ready to try assessment online? Are you tired of scanning scantrons? This may be an option for you. Available in Blackboard are assessment options that permit you to create anonymous surveys, quizzes, tests, and pretests. You can create the assessments using a wide variety of question types including true/false, multiple choice, matching, ordering, multiple ansers and more.
A test bank is also available if you are interested in creating assessments with unique questions that are pooled from a bank.

The Blackboard LMS is available for your use. You will find that a wide array of educational tools are easily accessible through the Blackboard LMS. To learn how to use the web based tools to facilitate teaching and learning--- visit the FDC and attend a hands-on training workshop.
A series of training sessions are available including:
Bb1- Introduction to the system
Bb2- Design and develop a course using Blackboard
Bb3- Grade book implementation
Bb4- Discussion Board tool and group pages
Bb5- Virtual classroom and chat tools
Bb6- Electronic assessments
Bb7- For advanced users, learn how to redesign your Bb course
Bb8- Migrate your courses after each semester
BLACKBOARD CRASH COURSE- If you prefer to learn every aspect in one comprehensive course, then you may attend this 3-hour session.
BLACKBOARD IN 90 MINUTES- This session covers the essentials to get you started on your first Bb course.

Are you ready to explore wikis? During this quick one-hour workshop we will use a free web based software application to create a wiki. You are welcome to explore wikis with us. Please join us!

Are you interested in creating a Community of Practice? If so, then this short podcast episode might be useful. You are welcome to create and lead a Blackboard Community using the new feature available in Blackboard. Please visit the FDC for more information about this tool and opportunity.

Are you interested in creating a Community of Practice? If so, then this short podcast episode might be useful. You are welcome to create and lead a Blackboard Community using the new feature available in Blackboard. Please visit the FDC for more information about this tool and opportunity.

The Web 2.0 Series is a new training opportunity this spring. During the workshops we will learning about the dynamics of Web 2.0. Each Friday from 11-12 a new topic will be featured including wikis, blogs, Second Life, Mega Meeting and Skype. You are welcome to join us for one or all of the sessions.

Hello and welcome to the Faculty Development Center's podcast page. This page is designed to share information with you about the types of workshops we offer on a regular basis. The training includes an active, collaborative approach focusing on new resources and innovative technologies that may be used in teaching and learning.

You are welcome to subscribe to this page with the RSS feed.

Hello and welcome to the Faculty Development Center's podcast page. This page is designed to share information with you about the types of workshops we offer on a regular basis. The training includes an active, collaborative approach focusing on new resources and innovative technologies that may be used in teaching and learning.

You are welcome to subscribe to this page with the RSS feed.