Announcing Blackboard Learn 9.1

Blackboard Learn 9.1 is the upgrade to Blackboard CE8 that completes Cleveland State's migration to the full Blackboard Academic Suite. All new courses, or instructors new to online delivery, will be developed in Learn 9.1. As of Summer 2012, courses will be auto-populated on Learn 9.1 only. Course shells in CE for Summer 12 will have to be requested, as all university courses must be migrated to the new platform by Spring 2013.

All workshops listed below focus on Blackboard Learn 9.1. Anyone needing assistance in Blackboard CE8 should contact the eLearning Office at (216) 687-3960.

Introduction to Blackboard Learn

The Introduction to Blackboard Learn workshop is designed for instructors who are new to Blackboard Learn. This workshop is a required pre-requisite for the Converting Your Course from Blackboard CE to Learn. This two-hour workshop will provide instructors with the initial framework to begin building a course in Blackboard Learn. eLearning resources and best practices will be presented as well. All courses must be taught in Blackboard Learn 9.1 as of Spring 2013.

• Tuesday, June 5th, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Thursday, June 21st, 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Wednesday, July 11th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Thursday, July 31st, 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Tuesday, August 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Thursday, August 16th, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Wednesday, August 22nd, 10:00am-12:00pm

You can register online for the workshop from here.

Converting your Course from Blackboard CE8 to Learn 9.1

The Converting your Course from Blackboard CE8 to Learn 9.1 workshop is for instructors who have previously taught courses in Blackboard CE and need to move materials to Learn. Either the Introduction to Blackboard Learn or Designing Your Course in Blackboard Learn workshop fulfill the required pre-requisite for this course. This two-hour workshop will walk instructors through the necessary steps to transition your course from CE8 to the new Learn 9.1 platform. Limited seats available. Register now!

• Thursday, June 7th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• Thursday, July 12th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
• Monday, August 13th, 10:00am - 12:00pm

You can register online for the workshop from here.

Designing Your Course in Blackboard Learn 9.1

This one-day workshop will walk participants through the process of designing your online or blended course in Blackboard Learn. Participants will engage in hands on activities using tools in Learn as well as discuss best practices and how to organize your course online. This workshop is targeted at instructors new to teaching online and/or those who would like a refresher in course design. Registration will begin at 8:00am. Limited seats available. Register now!

• Wednesday, May 16th, 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Tuesday, June 12th, 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Wednesday, July 18th, 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Wednesday, August 8th, 8:30am - 4:00pm

You can register online for the workshop from here.

Blackboard Learn Open Labs

Have a specific question or need assistance building something in your Blackboard Learn course? Stop by one of the Open Labs and an eLearning staff member will be able to assist you. Registration is suggested, but not required. Those needing assistance in Blackboard CE, please contact the Office of eLearning at (216) 687-3960.

• Wednesday, May 30th, 10:00am-12:00pm - RT 414
• Wednesday, June 13th, 1:00pm-3:00pm - RT 414
• Tuesday, June 26th, 10:00am-12:00pm - RT 414
• Monday, July 9th, 1:00pm-3:00pm - RT 414
• Thursday, July 26th, 10:00am-12:00pm - RT 414
• Thursday, August 9th, 1:00pm-3:00pm - RT 414
• Wednesday, August 15th, 1:00pm-3:00pm - RT 414
• Tuesday, August 21st 10:00am-12:00pm - RT 414
• Wednesday, August 29th, 1:00pm-3:00pm - RT 414

You can register online for the workshop from here.