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Program Schedule
Current Graduate Teaching Assistant Programs
2010 Faculty/Staff Programs
January 2010
2009 Faculty/Staff Programs
December 2009
- Dec. 01 - Clickers in the Classroom
- Dec. 02 - **NEW** Blackboard Grade Submission Tool Preview **ONLINE**
- Dec. 07 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Dec. 09 - Developing Discussion Board Assignments for Large Classes in Blackboard (N>40)
- Dec. 10 - Using PowerPoint to Engage and Motivate Students
- Dec. 11 - End-of-Semester Considerations for Your Blackboard Course
- Dec. 14 - **NEW** Submitting Final Grades Automatically from Blackboard to MyNIU
- Dec. 17 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
November 2009
- Nov. 03 - Teaching Large Classes
- Nov. 04 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Nov. 06 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Nov. 10 - **NEW** NING: Build Your Own Social Network
- Nov. 12 - **NEW**Blended Learning: Finding the Right Mix
- Nov. 13 - **NEW**Tips for Teaching With Blogs **ONLINE**
- Nov. 17 - Tracking Student Performance in Blackboard **ONLINE**
- Nov. 18 - **NEW**Games and Simulations in the Classroom
- Nov. 20 - Controlling Student Access to Materials in Blackboard **ONLINE**
- Nov. 30 - How to Avoid (and, if Necessary, Prevail in) Grade Appeals
October 2009
- Oct. 06 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Oct. 08 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Oct. 09 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Oct. 13 - Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning
- Oct. 13 - Blackboard Assessment Tools
- Oct. 19 - Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features
- Oct. 21 - Blackboard Communication Tools
- Oct. 22 - Effective Teaching with Interactive Pen (SMART Panel) Displays
- Oct. 27 - **NEW**Teaching During a Health Crisis**ONLINE**
- Oct. 28 - Rubrics for Meaningful Evaluation and Assessment
- Oct. 29 - **NEW**Collecting Assignments Electronically Using Blackboard
- Oct. 30 - **NEW** Advanced Features of Wimba Classroom in Blackboard
September 2009
- Sep. 01 - Designing Group Work for Meaningful Learning
- Sep. 03 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Sep. 09 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Sep. 10 - Effective Delivery Techniques: Little Things that Make a Big Difference
- Sep. 11 - Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features
- Sep. 15 - Blackboard 8.0 Self and Peer Assessment
- Sep. 16 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar - Dr. Jeffrey Chown
- Sep. 18 - Introduction to Blackboard Communities
- Sep. 22 - Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center II
- Sep. 23 - Scaffolding to Improve Learning
- Sep. 24 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Sep. 29 - **NEW** Using Social Networking Technologies to Foster Student Collaboration
- Sep. 30 - **NEW** Timesaving Tips Using the New Blackboard Grade Center **ONLINE**
Summer 2009
- May. 11 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center Preview **ONLINE**
- May. 19 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Self and Peer Assessment Preview **ONLINE**
- May. 27 - Teaching a New Course
- Jun. 02 - **NEW** Free Software Tools for the Classroom **ONLINE**
- Jun. 03 - Clickers in the Classroom
- Jun. 04 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Jun. 09 - Teaching with Technology Institute: Collaborating through Communication
- Jun. 09 - Teaching with Technology Institute: Collaborating through Media
- Jun. 09 - Teaching with Technology Institute: Collaborating through Writing
- Jun. 09 - Teaching with Technology Institute: Collaborating through Mobile Devices
- Jun. 10 - Writing Goals and Objectives: There is a Difference
- Jun. 11 - Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard
- Jun. 24 - Creating and Delivering Effective PowerPoint Presentations
- Jun. 25 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Jul. 07 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Self and Peer Assessment
- Jul. 08 - Formative and Summative Feedback for Teaching and Learning
- Jul. 09 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features
- Jul. 15 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Jul. 22 - Creating Branching Tutorials in PowerPoint
- Jul. 23 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Jul. 28 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center II
- Jul. 30 - Concept Mapping for Teaching and Learning
- Aug. 05 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center Overview **ONLINE**
- Aug. 11 - Clickers in the Classroom
- Aug. 12 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Self and Peer Assessment
- Aug. 17 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Aug. 19 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center I: Basic Features
- Aug. 21 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Aug. 25 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Aug. 26 - Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard
- Aug. 27 - **NEW** Blackboard 8.0 Grade Center II
April 2009
March 2009
- Mar. 3 - **NEW** New Tools and Features in Blackboard 7.3 **ONLINE**
- Mar. 4 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackbooard
- Mar. 6 - Quality and Engagement in Online Courses
- Mar. 16 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Mar. 18 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Dr. Rick Ridnour
- Mar. 19 - Electronic Feedback to Enhance Teaching and Learning
- Mar. 24 - **NEW** Tracking Student Performance in Blackboard Using the Early Warning System and Performance Dashboard
- Mar. 25 - **NEW** Effective Delivery Techniques: Little Things that Make a Big Difference
- Mar. 31 - Dynamic Classroom Discussions
February 2009
- Feb. 06 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Feb. 10 - Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Feb. 11 - **NEW** Microteaching (No, That Doesn’t Mean Tiny Classes!)
- Feb. 12 - Teaching with the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Feb. 13 - Quick and Simple Creation of Educational Tutorials
- Feb. 18 - Blackboard Assessment Tools
- Feb. 23 - **ONLINE** Plagiarism Prevention Using Blackboard SafeAssign
- Feb. 24 - Structuring Your Online Course in Blackboard
- Feb. 25 - Understanding and Integrating Teaching and Learning Styles
- Feb. 25 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Feb. 26 - Developing Discussion Board Assignments with Large Classes in Blackboard
January 2009
- Jan. 07 - Clickers in the Classroom
- Jan. 08 - Teaching Inclusively: An Approach to the Dynamics of Diversity in the University Classroom
- Jan. 13 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Jan. 14 - Words of Inspiration with Nikki Giovanni (Virginia Tech)
- Jan. 15 - Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard
- Jan. 16 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Jan. 20 - Introduction to Blackboard Communications
- Jan. 21 - **NEW** Creating Branching Tutorials in PowerPoint
- Jan. 22 - **NEW** Delivering Effective Lectures
- Jan. 27 - Effective Teaching with Interactive Pen (SMART Panel) Displays
- Jan. 28 - **ONLINE** Creating and Sustaining Groups in Blackboard
- Jan. 29 - Configuring the Blackboard Gradebook
2008 Graduate Teaching Assistant Programs
December 2008
- Dec. 02 - End-of-Semester Considerations for Your Blackboard Course
- Dec. 03 - **NEW** Developing Discussion Board Assignments for Large Classes in Blackboard (N>40)
- Dec. 04 - Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard
- Dec. 10 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Dec. 15 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Dec. 18 - Using PowerPoint to Engage and Motivate Students
November 2008
- Nov. 05 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Nov. 06 - Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction
- Nov. 07 - Redesigning a Face-to-Face Lesson for Online Delivery - Online Teaching Series
- Nov. 11- **NEW** Maintaining Constructive Relationships In and Out of the Classroom
- Nov. 12 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Nov. 13 - Using the Blackboard Content Collection to Manage Your Course Content
- Nov. 14 - Using Online Assessment Tools to Facilitate Teaching and Learning - Online Teaching Series
- Nov. 18 - **ONLINE** Redesigning Course Materials for Online Delivery
- Nov. 19 - **NEW** Teaching Large Classes
October 2008
- Oct. 01 - Blackboard Communication Tools
- Oct. 03 - Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
- Oct. 07 - Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Gerald Gabris
- Oct. 07- Blackboard II: Building Your Blackboard Course
- Oct. 16 - **NEW** Conducting Online Office Hours Using Wimba Classroom **ONLINE**
- Oct. 22 - **ONLINE** Plagiarism Prevention Using Blackboard SafeAssign
- Oct. 23 - Rubrics for Meaningful Evaluation and Assessment
- Oct. 28 - Blackboard Open Lab
- Oct. 30 - **NEW** Critical Thinking for the 21st Century Student
September 2008
- 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
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
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: 11/12/2009
