WHAT IS BLACKBOARD?

Blackboard is the learning management platform the Education Development Institute is using for hosting various synchronous and asynchronous professional learning courses or programs offered to Qatar Foundation Schools and beyond. 

HOW TO ACCESS BLACKBOARD?

Staff without QF Google email account

1. Open this link: https://edi.blackboard.com/ to visit the EDI blackboard page.

2. Use your personal email as the username and paste it in the password box, as well.

3. Change your password: Once logged in, find your name in the left navigation bar, and click on it. Then select "Change password".

4. Access your courses: On the left navigation bar, click "Courses" to see your enrolled courses.

Staff with a QF Google email account

1. Visit EDI blackboard page through this link: https://edi.blackboard.com/

2. Username: (Use the first 6 characters of your QF Schools Gmail account). (i) if your school Gmail is 2yn925@qad.qfschools.qa, then you only use 2yn925.

3. Password: Input the same password used to access your school Gmail account.

4. Click on the word “Courses” from the navigation bar on the left. Upon clicking, all enrolled courses will be visible.
   
   

For further information, please contact eventspd@qf.org.qa 

Description:

The Basics of Safeguarding in Qatar Foundation Schools course is a policy-driven asynchronous training that all staff must complete every other year. The course is designed for all staff that are in regular contact with children and young people. This course supports staff in understanding their responsibility as mandated reports and helps reinforce staff understanding of the differences between safeguarding and child protection, clarifying procedures, roles and responsibilities around child protection in addition to recognizing and responding appropriately to concerns of child abuse and neglect. 

Details:

Please note:

• This course must be completed by Wednesday 23 August 2023

•  In order to access this course you need your QF Gmail version by IT

• There is no time limit for the final evaluation

• You can have multiple attempts to achieve 90 percent and complete the course

• Participants who did not pass the assessment may retake the course at a later time

• A certificate of completion will be issued upon successful completion of the course assessment

• Schools will be notified of successful and unsuccessful completion of the assessment

• If you face any challenges with this training or assessment, please contact (eventspd@qf.org.qa)

DESCRIPTION:

Ready to augment your teaching toolkit? Embark on a flexible online journey designed to empower you with the essentials of Google Workspace applications used in Qatar Foundation schools. Our self-paced course, suitable for beginners and intermediate level users, is filled with short video tutorials and interactive learning experiences, accessible on-demand post-enrollment. Immerse yourself in our engaging modules, reflecting on your practices and applying fresh knowledge after each section. Enroll now, and seamlessly integrate what you learn into your daily routine!

DETAILS:

Please note that:

• All of our schools are Google schools

• You are highly encouraged to complete this course if you don't have at least an intermediate knowledge and skills of using Google Workspace or if you have the Level 1 or level 2 Google for Education Certifications

• A Certificate of Completion will be issued on successful completion of the course assessment

• More details in regards to the criteria for getting a certificate can be found by accessing the course 

• You can access the content of this course anytime throughout the year.

DESCRIPTION:

Ready to maximize the use of Microsoft Teams in your work setting? Discover the power of MS Teams through the carefully curated content we prepared for you, that targets the beginner and intermediate levels of using  MS Teams in Qatar Foundation schools. Dive into user-friendly video tutorials and educational activities, available anytime you want. This flexible learning journey encourages you to reflect on your teaching methods, providing the opportunity to adapt and apply your newfound skills immediately. Let's embrace this asynchronous, self-paced course and enhance your productivity and collaboration. 

DETAILS:

Please note that:

• All of our schools use MS Teams for online internal meetings

• You are highly encouraged to complete this course if you don't have at least an intermediate knowledge and skills of using MS Teams

• A Certificate of Completion will be issued on successful completion of the course assessment

• More details in regards to the criteria for getting a certificate can be found by accessing the course 

• You can access the content of this course anytime.