Learning Technologies will be staffing the AI Literacy Summit today so our office in BIC 3401 will be closed. Please leave a message or send an email and we will respond to you as soon as possible!
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Submit Your Requests for SP27 Term Blackboard Integrations
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It's that time again! If you have a Blackboard integration request for a spring course, we need it by October 18th in order to have time to implement and test it before the Spring Term.
If you're thinking, "Ok, great to know but what IS an integration?" or "How do I know if this applies to me?" you're certainly not alone.
A Blackboard integration is any content or tool that is created outside of the Blackboard environment (usually by a third-party vendor) but that is accessed and used within Blackboard itself. For many, if not most of you, that will mean publisher content, like that from Pearson or Cengage. However, integrations can also be things that extend the functionality of Blackboard but that exist separately from it, like YuJa. Essentially, if a tool you use is not a part of the main structure of Blackboard Learn itself, it's probably an integration.
Fairly straightforward, right? But adding to the confusion around integration requests, you also only need to submit a request if the tool is new to Blackboard here at COD. If you've already been using an integration, you do not need to submit an additional request to continue doing so. See the complete list of existing integrations.
Still not sure if this applies to you? Send us an email (learningtech@cod.edu) and we can help you determine whether or not you need to submit a request or if an integration is potentially available for a tool you're currently using. Or if you know what you need, you can use the form below to send us your request!
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Online Quality Training Sessions
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Want to learn more about using Blackboard, teaching online, and utilizing best practices in your online or hybrid courses? We have sessions for that!
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October 29 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom
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Developing Your Course Environment
In this session, we will discuss the importance of establishing consistency in your course and preparing students for a successful course experience. We will also discuss strategies that you can implement in your course using Blackboard tools and functions. Bring your questions and ideas to discuss with your peers and the instructional designers in Learning Technologies!
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October 8 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom
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Creating Instructor Presence
Creating instructor presence is an important part of developing any course. Specifically, for online and hybrid courses, instructors need to develop different strategies to demonstrate instructor presence. This session will cover the importance of instructor presence, how to create presence before and during the course, and different tools in Blackboard to assist with creating presence in your course.
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October 15 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom
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Importance of Media in the Online Environment
Using media in your online courses can increase student engagement and retention, increase accessibility, and open new options for interaction and assessment. In this interactive session, learn the importance of using media in your online courses, and tools and techniques to produce effective videos and other kinds of media.
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October 22 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom
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Providing Feedback within Blackboard
In this session, learn the importance of providing timely feedback to students, and ways to provide feedback using tools in Blackboard. Use Flexible Grading to provide written, audio, or video feedback to student assessments. Use question-specific Automated Feedback in tests or exams for immediate feedback.
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Foundations of Online Teaching Part 2
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Registration is now open for part two of foundations!
This five-week, hybrid course is designed to self-assess and build on courses, materials, and assessments that are already developed. Using the OSCQR Rubric, participants will evaluate and develop their entire course structure and revise/complete at least two units of work. This hybrid course is highly participatory in nature, combining practical hands-on learning with engaged discussion and meet twice on Zoom on Thursday at 6 p.m. of weeks 2 and 4.
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Level Up Your Accessibility!
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⬆️October Level Up Your Accessibility Day
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Join us on Tuesday, October 13th for an all day extravaganza of accessibility! Drop in to our accessibility lab or head to one of the topic-specific sessions--they're all in person!
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📆9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🏫SRC 3016
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Accessible Design Best Practices with SCULPT
Build a strong foundation in accessible digital design with the SCULPT for accessibility framework. Learn simple, transferable practices you can use across documents, presentations, web content, and other digital materials.
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📆11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
🏫SRC 3016
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YuJa and Accessible Media
Make your videos easier for every learner to access, follow, and use. In this hands-on YuJa session, you’ll learn how to add and edit captions, make quick accessibility improvements, and share accessible media in your course with confidence.
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📆1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
🏫SRC 3016
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Accessible Graphics: Alternative Text Workshop
This hands-on workshop demystifies alt text and helps you decide what information an image needs to convey for a learner who can’t see it. We’ll practice writing alt text for common teaching visuals, discuss when to mark images as decorative, and introduce strategies for charts, graphs, and other complex images that require more than a short description. Bring a few examples from your materials to help guide the practice scenarios.
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📆10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🏫SRC 3018
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Accessibility Studio: Open Lab
Join this hands-on drop-in Q&A session on digital accessibility to ask questions, receive guidance, and practical support for making your documents, course materials, and digital content more accessible for everyone.
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On Demand: Blackboard Ally Course Accessibility Report Training
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This training introduces faculty to practical methods for identifying, resolving, and prioritizing accessibility issues in their course materials using Blackboard Ally. It highlights common barriers for students, quick wins, and strategies for utilizing the Course Accessibility Report, empowering instructors to make steady, meaningful progress on accessibility without becoming overwhelmed.
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Blackboard News and Support
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Blackboard Training for Fall 2026
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Updated On Demand Gradebook Training Now Available
The Blackboard Gradebook recently underwent some big changes and we have updated our introductory on demand Gradebook training to reflect these new features and processes. Even if you've already completed our original Gradebook training, take a look at the new training to see what's changed and ensure you're ready to go as courses start for the Fall Term!
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💻Blackboard Digital Teaching Symposium
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Join Blackboard Thursday, November 19 for the Digital Teaching Symposium (DTS), a global online event bringing together educators and digital learning leaders to explore the ideas, experiences, and innovations shaping the future of teaching and learning.
Whether you're looking for practical ideas, fresh perspectives, or inspiration from colleagues around the world, DTS is designed to give you something you can take back to your institution.
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Looking for support? Find us in:
- SRC 3032 on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m
📍PLEASE NOTE: Due to the AI Summit on October 7th, there will be no Lab hours on October 7th. The LT office will also be closed.
Lab time doesn't work for you? Make an appointment with LT instead!
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Register Now for ION Courses
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The next round of ION courses starts October 12th! Registration is now open for a wide range of technology, teaching, and accessibility-focused sessions. Courses can be taken individually or as part of an online certificate program.
Did you know COD employees get a discount on ION courses? Contact Learning Technologies for the discount code!
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Make an Appointment with LT
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Need a little extra help with structuring your courses? Have specific questions about Blackboard? Looking to make your courses more accessible? We have support for that! Visit our appointments site to book a 30-minute session (either virtual via Teams or in-person) with one of our team members.
Not sure who you need to meet with? You'll find an explanation of what each type of support covers so you can choose what's right for your needs. If you're still not sure, please email us at learningtech@cod.edu and we'll route you to the right person.
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Check out the latest Blog Posts from LT! This Fall, the LT team will be sharing posts from our Tech team, accessibility specialist, and the Instructional Designers with the aim of keeping you informed about updates to our LMS, how to best use it in your courses and improve accessibility, and what to expect looking forward.
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We're looking for faculty contributors to our blog! Share your experiences and tips for using Blackboard, YuJa, Ally, or other COD tech tools! Email us at learningtech@cod.edu if you're interested!
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Contact Learning Technologies
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