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Sep. 09 - Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard
Sep. 10 - **NEW** Scaffolding to Improve Learning
Sep. 11 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
Sep. 15 - Blackboard Open Lab
Sep. 18 - Configuring the Blackboard Gradebook
Sep. 23 - Blackboard Communities
Sep. 25 - **NEW** Constructivism: A Holistic Approach to Teaching and Learning **ONLINE**

Summer 2008

Jun. 03 - Clickers in the Classroom
Jun. 05 - **NEW** Social Networking Technologies - Teaching with Technology Institute
Jun. 05 - **NEW** Resource Sharing Technologies - Teaching with Technology Institute
Jun. 05 - **NEW** Multimedia Learning Technologies - Teaching with Technology Institute
Jun. 05 - **NEW** Collaborative Learning Technologies - Teaching with Technology Institute
Jun. 11 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
Jun. 12 - Blackboard Overview
Jun. 18 - Creating and Delivering Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Jun. 19 - Creating the Teaching Philosophy Statement
Jul. 02 - Concept Mapping for Teaching and Learning
Jul. 09 - Plagiarism Prevention Using Blackboard SafeAssign
Jul. 10 - Writing Goals and Objectives: There is a Difference
Jul. 21 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
Jul. 31 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
Aug. 06 - Formative and Summative Feedback for Teaching and Learning
Aug. 13 - Clickers in the Classroom
Aug. 18 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
Aug. 19 - Fall 2008 TA Orientation
Aug. 22 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
Aug. 26 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
Aug. 27 - Effective Teaching with Interactive Pen (SMART Panel) Displays
Aug. 28 - Designing Group Work for Meaningful Learning

Spring 2008

Jan. 16 - Blackboard Overview, Featuring New Tools and Enhancements
Jan. 25 - Making Larger Classes Work – Video Discussion
Jan. 31 - Blackboard Overview, Featuring New Tools and Enhancements
Feb. 05 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Feb. 13 - Designing Effective Group Activities
Feb. 14 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar by Professor Robert Chappell, Jr. (School of Music)
Feb. 21 - Blackboard Assessment Tools
Feb. 29 - How to Speak: Lecture Tips from Patrick Winston – Video Discussion
Mar. 03 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Mar. 18 - Panel Discussion: Effective Strategies for TA Classroom Management
Mar. 26 - To Teach or Not to Teach (With PowerPoint That Is!)
Apr. 03 - Redesigning Course Materials for Online Delivery
Apr. 11 - The Art of Discussion Leading – Video Discussion
Apr. 14 - Creating the Teaching Philosophy Statement
Apr. 22 - Basics of Grantwriting for GTAs
May. 02 - Blackboard Open Lab

Spring 2008

Jan. 16 - Blackboard Overview, Featuring New Tools and Enhancements
Jan. 25 - Making Larger Classes Work – Video Discussion
Jan. 31 - Blackboard Overview, Featuring New Tools and Enhancements
Feb. 05 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Feb. 13 - Designing Effective Group Activities
Feb. 14 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar by Professor Robert Chappell, Jr. (School of Music)
Feb. 21 - Blackboard Assessment Tools
Feb. 29 - How to Speak: Lecture Tips from Patrick Winston – Video Discussion
Mar. 03 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Mar. 18 - Panel Discussion: Effective Strategies for TA Classroom Management
Mar. 26 - To Teach or Not to Teach (With PowerPoint That Is!)
Apr. 03 - Redesigning Course Materials for Online Delivery
Apr. 11 - The Art of Discussion Leading – Video Discussion
Apr. 14 - Creating the Teaching Philosophy Statement
Apr. 22 - Basics of Grantwriting for GTAs
May. 02 - Blackboard Open Lab

2007 Graduate Teaching Assistant Programs

Fall 2007

Aug. 23 - Blackboard Overview
Aug. 29 - Effective Presentation Delivery Skills
Aug. 31 - Handling Hordes: Teaching Large Classes – Video Discussion
Sep. 10 - Assessment Rubrics for Effective and Efficient Grading
Sep. 12 - Blackboard Overview
Sep. 14 - Multicultural Education: Valuing Diversity, Part 1 – Video Discussion
Sep. 18 - Using Your Red Pen Electronically
Sep. 20 - Access to Learning: Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities
Sep. 26 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Oct. 04 - Effective Teaching with Interactive Pen (SMART Panel) Displays
Oct. 10 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Oct. 12 - Multicultural Education: Valuing Diversity, Part 2 – Video Discussion
Oct. 17 - Introduction to Social Bookmarking
Oct. 25 - Creating the Teaching Philosophy Statement
Nov. 02 - Multicultural Education: Valuing Diversity, Part 3 – Video Discussion
Nov. 12 - International Week Panel Discussion: "Beyond Hotel Rwanda: Peace Initiatives..."
Nov. 16 - Blackboard Open Lab
Nov. 27 - Basics of Grantwriting for GTAs

Summer 2007

Jun. 11 - New Tools and Features Coming to Blackboard
Jun. 13 - Blackboard Overview
Jun. 14 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Jun. 26 - What Can We Learn From Student Feedback?
Jul. 12 - The Art of Discussion Leading -- Video/Discussion
Aug. 23 - Blackboard Overview

Spring 2007

Jan. 10 - Introduction to SMART Interactive Panel Displays
Jan. 12 - Spring 2007 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Jan. 23 - Blackboard: Navigation and Course Layout
Jan. 26 - Making Larger Classes Work - Video Discussion
Feb. 05 - Blackboard Overview
Feb. 14 - Basics of Grantwriting for GTAs
Feb. 23 - Integrated Service Learning in Courses for Multicultural Outcomes
Feb. 28 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Mar. 08 - Building Your Blackboard Course
Mar. 20 - Creating the Teaching Philosophy Statement
Mar. 29 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Dr. Rhonda Robinson
Apr. 06 - Cultural Awareness in the Clasroom - Video Discussion
Apr. 09 - Redesigning Course Materials for Online Delivery
Apr. 17 - Enhancing Classroom Presentations with PowerPoint and Scanned Images
Apr. 25 - Blackboard Assessment Tools
May 21 - Teaching with Technology Institute

2006 Graduate Teaching Assistant Programs

Fall 2006

Aug. 22 - Fall 2006 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Sep. 05 - Blackboard Overview
Sep. 08 - Millennial Students in the University Classroom - Video/Discussion
Sep. 13 - What Can We Learn from Student Feedback?
Sep. 21 - Getting Started with Blackboard
Sep. 25 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Oct. 04 - Creating Workable Writing Assignments
Oct. 09 - Web Accessibility: Instructional Implications
Oct. 17 - Thinking Together: Collaborative Learning Video Discussion
Oct. 26 - Blackboad Assessment Tools
Oct. 30 - Access to Learning: Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities
Nov. 01 - Basics of Grantwriting for GTAs
Nov. 08 - Cultural Awareness in the Classroom - Video Discussion
Nov. 17 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Nov. 28 - Developing Your Teaching Portfolio

Summer 2006

Jun. 05 - Blackboard Overview
Jun. 13 - How to Enhance Your Student Feedback
Jun. 21 - Blackboard Assessment Tools
Jun. 29 - Developing Your Teaching Portfolio
Jul. 10 - Video Discussion - "Thinking Together: Collaborative Learning"

Spring 2006

Jan. 13 - Spring 2006 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Jan. 17 - Blackboard Overview
Jan. 23 - Thinking Together - Video/Discussion
Feb. 14 - Getting Started with Blackboard
Feb. 20 - The Art of Discussion Leading - Video/Discussion
Feb. 21 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Dr. C.T. Lin
Feb. 22 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Feb. 24 - Blackboard Overview for GTAs
Mar. 09 - Creating Your Teaching Philosophy
Mar. 14 - Getting Started with Blackboard
Mar. 15 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Mar. 27 - How to Speak: Lecture Tips from Patrick Wilson - Video/Discussion
Mar. 30 - Networking Meeting/Luncheon for GTAs
Apr. 06 - What Can We Learn from Student Feedback?
Apr. 12 - Blackboard Assessment Tools
Apr. 18 - Web Accessibility: Instructional Implications
Apr. 20 - Making Larger Classes Work - Video/Discussion
Apr.24 - Effective Presentation Skills for GTAs

2005 Graduate Teaching Assistant Programs

Fall 2005

Aug. 16 - Fall 2005 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Aug. 26 - Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Overview - Video/Discussion
Aug. 31 - Blackboard Overview
Sep. 08 - Effective Presentation Skills for GTAs
Sep. 13 - Finding Funding for GTAs
Sep. 22 - Getting Started with Blackboard
Sep. 29 - Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Gender and Sexual Orientation - Video/Discussion
Oct. 05 - Networking Luncheon for GTAs
Oct. 12 - Classroom Conflict Resolution for GTAs
Oct. 19 - Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Race and Ethnicity - Video/Discussion
Oct. 24 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Nov. 11 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Nov. 15 - Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Aging and Physical Ability - Video/Discussion

Summer 2005

Jun. 14 - Blackboard Overview
Jun. 22 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Jul. 11 - Creating an Inclusive Classroom - Video Discussion
Jul. 14 - Video Discussion - "Thinking Together: Collaborative Learning"
Jul. 26 - Presentation Skills: Effective Classroom Presentations
Jul. 27 - Blackboard Communication Tools

Spring 2005

Jan. 14 - Spring 2005 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Jan. 19 - Blackboard Overview
Jan. 25 - Dealing with Problems: Discussin of Difficult Classroom Situtations
Feb. 03 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Feb. 10 - Finding Funding for Graduate Teaching Assistants
Mar. 02 - Teaching in the Diverse Classroom - Video Discussion
Mar. 07 - Blackboard Overview
Mar. 22 - Mentoring After Hours
Mar. 24 - Models of Excellence: Successful Classroom Teaching
Apr. 07 - Simplifying for Clarity in Teaching
Apr. 08 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Apr. 15 - Developing Your Teaching Portfolio, Part II

2004 Graduate Teaching Assistant Programs

Fall 2004

Aug. 19 - Fall 2004 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Aug. 27 - Effective Lecturing: Getting Students' Attention - Video Discussion
Sep. 10 - Blackboard Overview
Sep. 03 - Sharing Learing Expectations - Video Discussion
Sep. 20 - Finding Funding for Graduate Teaching Assistants
Oct. 01 - Problem-Based Learning - Video Discussion
Oct. 08 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Oct. 11 - Learning Styles: Know Your Students' Strengths and Diversify Your Teaching
Nov. 05 - Thinking Together: Collaborative Learning
Nov. 12 - Blackboard Communication Tools
Nov. 19 - Developing Your Teaching Portfolio

Spring 2004

Jan. 09 - Spring 2004 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Jan. 28 - The Art of Discussion Leading - Video Discussion
Feb. 02 - Finding Funding for Graduate Teaching Assistants
Feb. 06 - Blackboard Overview
Feb. 11 - Making Larger Classes Work - Video Discussion"
Feb. 12 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Dr. Julie Scarborough
Feb. 19 - Designing Effective Group Activities
Mar. 02 - Interactivng Effectively with Students and Colleagues with Disabilities
Mar. 04 - How to Speak: Lecture Tips from Patrick Winston - Video Discussion
Mar. 05 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Mar. 17 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Dr. Julie Scarborough
Mar. 18 - Building an Accessible Blackboard Course: Recommended Settings and File Formats
Mar. 29 - Teaching Exhibits: A Poster Session
Apr. 02 - Integrating Digital Images to Enhance Your PowerPoint Presentations
Apr. 07 - Blackboad: Assessment Tools
Apr. 13 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Dr. Julie Scarborough
Apr. 15 - Designing Your Classroom Teaching with PowerPoint
Apr. 20 - Sharing Learning Expectations: What Students Want from College Teachers - Video Discussion

2003 Graduate Teaching Assistant Programs

Fall 2003

Aug. 21 - Fall 2003 Teaching Assistant Orientation
Aug. 28 - Best Practices in Instruction
Aug. 29 - Blackboard Overview
Sep. 24 - Building an Accessible Blackboard Course: Recommended Settings and File Formats
Sep. 24 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Dr. Gary D. Glenn
Sep. 25 - Mastering the Control Panel in Blackboard
Oct. 09 - Effective Use of Basic Multimedia in Blackboard
Nov. 06 - Creating an Inclusive Classroom

Last Updated: 7/31/2008