Getting Started with the UNI eLearning Suite for Faculty/Staff
Are you just starting to use our UNI eLearning Tools for instruction? Here's a list of our on-demand videos to teach you more about the UNI eLearning Suite of Tools.
Visit our On Demand Videos page to see an entire list of videos available to you.
Occasionally, some of these topics are offered as live workshops. Visit the Faculty/Staff Workshop Calender to learn about scheduled times for workshops. Register online.
Tier 1 - Getting Started with the Basic Teaching & Learning Tools at UNI
These videos should get you started with our three core tools in the UNI eLearning Suite:
Getting Started with Bb Learn Ultra
Overview (Course Layout) (38:18)
Granular Course Copy (30:52)
Panopto
Configuring Panopto in Your Blackboard Learn Ultra Course (3:53)
Setting Up Student Access to Panopto Videos in Blackboard Learn Ultra (5:40)
Zoom: Cloud Video Conferencing for Meetings and Course Collaboration - Zoom is a desktop video conferencing solution perfect for meeting with individuals or groups at a distance. During this session we'll explore how you can use this in your classes and how to get signed up for an account. Also see "How to use Zoom with your Class".
Assessment Tools in Bb Learn Ultra
Blackboard Learn Grade Center
Tier 2 - Moving Beyond the Basics - Take when you have time.
These videos will help you take a deeper dive into utilizing basic features as well as how to set up and use group features for collaborative learning and how to set up a dropbox for students to submit video assignments. Bb Learn ULTRA also has very helpful AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to streamline course design and development.
Blackboard Learn ULTRA
Creating Dynamic Content in Blackboard Learn ULTRA - Jan 9, 2024 (2:03:56)
Collaborative and Personalized Learning in Blackboard Learn ULTRA - Jan 10, 2024 (1:35:35)
Putting it All Together in Blackboard Learn ULTRA - Jan 11, 2024 (1:48:57)
New AI (Artificial Intelligence) Features in Blackboard Learn Ultra (13:17)
Panopto
Tier 3 - Advanced Tools & Features
Videos in this section are best viewed once you have solid experience with Bb Learn ULTRA and feel comfortable in getting around and working with ULTRA.
Bb07: Improving Accessibility in Your Course with Blackboard Ally - Learn how to make files uploaded to Blackboard accessible for ALL students. This workshop addresses both the instructor and student services available within Blackboard Ally, designed to assist you with accessibility in your courses. Also see "Improving Accessibility in Your Course with Blackboard Ally".
Transitioning Your Bb Learn ULTRA Course for the Next Semester - Learn how to use Blackboard Learn ULTRA's Granular Course Copy (30:52) feature.
Bb09: Integrate Attendance Data Into the Grade Center Using the Bb Learn Attendance Tool - Do you use attendance data as part of your students' overall grades? Learn how to track attendance data using Blackboard Learn's Attendance Tool. The overall Attendance score can be included when calculating grade totals in the Blackboard Grade Center. Also see "Integrate Attendance Data Into the Grade Center Using the Bb Learn Attendance Tool".
Special Tools & Features
Using Data Analytics for eLearning Tools to Inform Your Teaching - Several of our eLearning tools offer data analytics for instructors to track student success. Tools in our eLearning Suite that provide analytics include Bb Ally for Blackboard Learn, Panopto, Zoom. Additionally, Blackboard Learn has a feature called Retention Center that helps you discover which students in your course are at risk with no setup required. You can communicate with struggling students and help them take immediate action for improvement. Attend this workshop to see how easy it is to access data from these tools to inform your teaching. Also see "Using Data Analytics for eLearning Tools to Inform Your Teaching".
From Reactive Accommodations to Proactive Accessibility - Accessible course materials meet learning needs of students without requiring individualized attention. Learn how to make your learning materials more accessible and compatible with assistive technologies. PDF, Word, PowerPoint & HTML will be addressed. Also see "From Reactive Accommodations to Proactive Accessibility".
Poll Everywhere - The Poll Everywhere student response system or clicker system that utilizes cellphones, tablets, or computers to respond to polls.
Turnitin Plagiarism Prevention and Online Grading Tools - UNI has licensed the Turnitin Building Block which gives Blackboard users convenient access to Turnitin's suite of learning tools from within the Bb Learn 9 environment.
Are you prepared? Keep your course running when you can't meet face-to-face! - Whether a snowstorm, conference, family emergency or whatever, learn how to keep your class on track when unable to meet. Topics include adding your syllabus, informing your students, how to get started now and other options for an emergency. Also see "Are you prepared?".
LinkedIn Learning - Online Educational Videos for Faculty & Students - LinkedIn Learning gives you and your students access to online educational, expert-led course videos related to business, technology, and creative skills. Explore how you can discover and leverage this resource with your classes. Access this video to get started with LinkedIn Learning.