CODL Faculty Support Page
July & August 2024
What type of learning opportunity are you looking for?
Availability of Course Materials in Blackboard
Preparing course materials and setting accurate dates are fundamental aspects of facilitating effective learning environments, as thoughtfully crafted materials ensure students receive comprehensive information, enhancing comprehension and retention.
This outline, Course Preparation: Setting the Availability of Course Materials in Blackboard, provides a structured approach to help faculty prepare proper availability and date management in Blackboard Learn.
Workshops & Webinars
CODL will offer various in-person, hybrid, and online workshops.
All in-person sessions are in the Professional Development Center, Building 17, Room 210. If coming in person, please bring a laptop and charger. If you need to borrow a laptop, please email digitallearning@stcc.edu.
See full calendar of CODL & Professional Development events, or all campus events on the STCC events calendar.
Sessions will be recorded when possible.
Drop-in support hours
Monday, August 26, 1-3pm, in person, Building 17, Room 210
Tuesday, August 27, 1-3pm, in person, Building 17, Room 210
Friday, August 30, 8am-noon, in person, Building 17, Room 210
Fine tune your course or stop by for a quick question. Instructional Designers will be available to support faculty preparing for Fall 2024 courses. Join us to ask questions or use this as dedicated work time in a collaborative environment.
ScreenPal video features and updates
Wednesday, August 28, 2-3pm, via ScreenPal Zoom
ScreenPal is the STCC licensed tool for creating, editing, and sharing videos. Add engagement with interactive quizzes and see how to incorporate grading right into Blackboard.
Hypothes.is user group
Wednesday, August 28, 3-4pm, via Hypothes.is Zoom
Join us for our first Hypothes.is User Group session of the year! An open forum to bring up questions, suggestions and ideas for users of Hypothes.is. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to support one another, share best practices, and discover new ways to integrate Hypothes.is into our teaching.
Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice (CoPs) are groups of people who share common concerns, passions, or interests in topics, who come together to fulfill both individual and group goals. Communities of Practice focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance professional practices. Read more about STCC CoP's.
Do you want to receive calendar invites for your chosen communities of practice? Complete the Community of Practice interest form and select all communities of practice that interest you.
Across the Campus and Beyond
Additional learning opportunities at STCC and from partner institutions across Massachusetts.
Embracing Innovation to Help Every Learner Find Success in Their Own Way
Tuesday, August 27, 8:30am-1pm, in person, Building 2 Gymnasium, register for George Couros workshop
Early College Initiatives presents George Couros. In this talk, George will explore the principles and characteristics of “The Innovator’s Mindset”—a concept detailed in his book of the same name—and present compelling reasons why this mindset is essential for educators to cultivate outstanding learning opportunities, not only for their students but also for themselves.
Known for their emotional depth and humor, George’s presentations engage audiences on a level that resonates both intellectually and emotionally. This message is not just for the moment; it’s crafted to stay with you, affecting genuine change that extends far beyond the talk itself.
Breakfast and lunch are available.
Professional Day
Thursday, August 29, 8am-3pm, Building 2
Need Help?
Meet with an Instructional Designer
Want to talk about teaching practices, using technology in the classrooms, accessibility, culturally relevant teaching, using Blackboard Learn and so much more? Make an appointment!
Need student resources for technology?
Check out the Online and Digital Resources at STCC website for videos and instructions on the technology used by students.
Need help with Blackboard?
Connect with Scott Lambert, Blackboard Administrator salambert@stcc.edu.