Centre for Teaching and Learning

This online professional development workshop focuses on designing effective, engaging, and inclusive asynchronous courses that go beyond content delivery. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies for structuring asynchronous learning experiences that promote student engagement, clarity, and success. Through hands-on activities, reflective practice, and practical examples, instructors will learn to design meaningful learning pathways, build a strong instructor presence, align learning outcomes with activities and assessments, and address common challenges such as isolation, motivation, and accessibility. The session is highly interactive and supports immediate application to participants’ own courses.

This online professional development workshop focuses on designing effective, engaging, and inclusive asynchronous courses that go beyond content delivery. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies for structuring asynchronous learning experiences that promote student engagement, clarity, and success. Through hands-on activities, reflective practice, and practical examples, instructors will learn to design meaningful learning pathways, build a strong instructor presence, align learning outcomes with activities and assessments, and address common challenges such as isolation, motivation, and accessibility. The session is highly interactive and supports immediate application to participants’ own courses.

In this online session, you will learn how to set up Tests with LockDown Browser. You will also learn how to add Accommodations, so your students with LOAs are set up for their tests. Last, you will learn about Blackboard Ultra’s Gradebook and setting up your weighted grades. This online session is intended for Instructors who have not used or are just starting to use Blackboard Ultra.

In this online session, you will learn how to set up Tests with LockDown Browser. You will also learn how to add Accommodations, so your students with LOAs are set up for their tests. Last, you will learn about Blackboard Ultra’s Gradebook and setting up your weighted grades. This online session is intended for Instructors who have not used or are just starting to use Blackboard Ultra.

Create content in this online course like Discussions, Assignments, and Journals to assess your students’ comprehension. Learn how to create and add Rubrics to your assessments, so your students know your expectations. Finally, learn ways to make your course more engaging by using Modules instead of folders and Ultra Documents instead of uploading PDFs. This online session is intended for Instructors who have not used or are just starting to use Blackboard Ultra.