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UID:2974-1533549600-1533553200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Introduction/Overview
DESCRIPTION:Access the Blackboard courses you have been assigned in Banner. Understand how different browsers work with Blackboard. Navigate my Learn and your Blackboard course. Add different types of content. Use the Grade Center and create a manual column. \nSearch for class code CT0213 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-introductionoverview/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T124513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T124953Z
UID:2976-1533556800-1533560400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Essentials
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show you how to organize content in the course menu by adding different content containers and create a communication plan with the different communication tools in Blackboard Learn. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn how to Navigate a Blackboard Learn course\nAdd Content Organizers.\nUpload different types of content.\nCreate announcements.\nIdentify differences between email and course messages tool.\nFormat Word documents to be accessible.\n\nSearch for class code CT0859 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-essentials/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T124904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T124904Z
UID:2978-1533650400-1533654000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Don't Start From Scratch! Copy Blackboard Course Content
DESCRIPTION:Instructors put a lot of effort and time into building their Backboard courses. Fortunately\, Blackboard provides instructors with some useful features to be able to copy course materials from one course to another\, copy the entire course\, or copy individual files. Copying does not mean starting over from scratch; it is a simple process that requires a few clicks! \nObjectives: \n\nLearn the different options Blackboard provides to copy content.\nLearn when to use each option to copy content.\nView behavior of copied material.\nLearn how to use date management.\nReview beginning of semester checklist\n\nSearch for class code CT0884 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/dont-start-from-scratch-copy-blackboard-course-content/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T130249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T130249Z
UID:2982-1533657600-1533661200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Communication Tools in Blackboard
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn about the different ways you can communicate with students in Blackboard: email\, course messages\, discussion boards. \nObjectives: \nIdentify the differences between email and course messages. Create announcements and understand the options. Use discussion boards for communication. \nSearch for class code CT0214 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/communication-tools-in-blackboard/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T131201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T133528Z
UID:2984-1533826800-1533830400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Gradebook Setup!
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to navigate the grade center and set up a grade book. \nObjectives: Access and navigate the grade center\, Create and manage columns\, Identify the purpose for each type of calculated column\, Calculate the final grade\, and Format the ASAP transfer column. \nSearch for class code CT0997 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/gradebook-setup-in-blackboard/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180712T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T122422Z
UID:2863-1533902400-1533913200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Designing the Essentials: Outcomes\, Assessments and the Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:Bring your course materials and laptop for this hands-on workshop where you will learn how to map your learning outcomes to your assessments and present these effectively to your students using the syllabus. Join us for the whole workshop or just attend the hours that are most relevant for your needs. Lunch is provided. \n\nIn part 1\, from 11 am-12 pm\, you will learn how to write effective learning outcomes for your course.\nIn part 2\, from 12-1 pm\, you will learn how to match assessments and assignments to your outcomes.\nIn part 3\, from 1-2 pm\, you will learn how to design your syllabus using the outcomes and assessments you have identified.\n\n  \nRegister for this eventVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Shelley HowellTeaching and Learning ConsultantAs UTSA’s Teaching and Learning Consultant\, Shelley Howell works with faculty to create innovative and outstanding teaching experiences. She teaches in the FYE program and has worked with faculty for more than 25 years. She holds degrees in training and development\, adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first-gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/designing-the-essentials-outcomes-assessments-and-the-syllabus/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Large Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12C\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Howell":MAILTO:shelley.howell@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T132403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135320Z
UID:2986-1534168800-1534172400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Introduction/Overview
DESCRIPTION:Access the Blackboard courses you have been assigned in Banner. Understand how different browsers work with Blackboard. Navigate my Learn and your Blackboard course. Add different types of content. Use the Grade Center and create a manual column. \nSearch for class code CT0213 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-introductionoverview-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T133225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135356Z
UID:2998-1534176000-1534179600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Don’t Start From Scratch! Copy Blackboard Course Content
DESCRIPTION:Instructors put a lot of effort and time into building their Backboard courses. Fortunately\, Blackboard provides instructors with some useful features to be able to copy course materials from one course to another\, copy the entire course\, or copy individual files. Copying does not mean starting over from scratch; it is a simple process that requires a few clicks! \nObjectives: \n\nLearn the different options Blackboard provides to copy content.\nLearn when to use each option to copy content.\nView behavior of copied material.\nLearn how to use date management.\nReview beginning of semester checklist\n\nSearch for class code CT0884 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/dont-start-from-scratch-copy-blackboard-course-content-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180703T174202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T134526Z
UID:2851-1534239000-1534273200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Orientation (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:UTSA’s new tenure-track and tenured faculty attend this in-person two-day university level orientation to learn about the university and the resources available to help them be successful teachers\, researchers\, and members of the Roadrunner community. \nAn online orientation is available for all new non-tenure-track (adjunct) faculty. \n  \nView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-orientation/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Academic Affairs
ORGANIZER;CN="Academic & Faculty Support":MAILTO:vpafs@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T132718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135434Z
UID:2991-1534244400-1534248000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Essentials
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show you how to organize content in the course menu by adding different content containers and create a communication plan with the different communication tools in Blackboard Learn. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn how to Navigate a Blackboard Learn course\nAdd Content Organizers.\nUpload different types of content.\nCreate announcements.\nIdentify differences between email and course messages tool.\nFormat Word documents to be accessible.\n\nSearch for class code CT0859 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-essentials-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180802T133734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T134536Z
UID:2963-1534325400-1534348800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Orientation (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:UTSA’s new tenure-track and tenured faculty attend this in-person two-day university level orientation to learn about the university and the resources available to help them be successful teachers\, researchers\, and members of the Roadrunner community. \nAn online orientation is available for all new non-tenure-track (adjunct) faculty. \n  \nView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-orientation-2/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Academic Affairs
ORGANIZER;CN="Academic & Faculty Support":MAILTO:vpafs@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T134045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135512Z
UID:3005-1534431600-1534435200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assess Student Knowledge (in Blackboard)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to create assignments and tests. \nObjectives: Create an Assignment and Safe Assignment\, Identify a plagiarized student submission\, Grade an assignment\, Format a test in a Word document for importing into Respondus\, Import test into Respondus and Publish to a Blackboard course\, and Deploy a test in Blackboard. \nSearch for class code CT0996 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assess-student-knowledge-in-blackboard/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T132858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135541Z
UID:2993-1534762800-1534766400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Essentials
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show you how to organize content in the course menu by adding different content containers and create a communication plan with the different communication tools in Blackboard Learn. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn how to Navigate a Blackboard Learn course\nAdd Content Organizers.\nUpload different types of content.\nCreate announcements.\nIdentify differences between email and course messages tool.\nFormat Word documents to be accessible.\n\nSearch for class code CT0859 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-essentials-3/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T133656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135617Z
UID:3003-1534863600-1534867200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Gradebook Setup!
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to navigate the grade center and set up a grade book. \nObjectives: Access and navigate the grade center\, Create and manage columns\, Identify the purpose for each type of calculated column\, Calculate the final grade\, and Format the ASAP transfer column. \nSearch for class code CT0997 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/gradebook-setup-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T133447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135657Z
UID:3000-1535022000-1535025600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Communication Tools in Blackboard
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn about the different ways you can communicate with students in Blackboard: email\, course messages\, discussion boards. \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify the differences between email and course messages.\nCreate announcements and understand the options.\nUse discussion boards for communication.\n\nSearch for class code CT0214 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/communication-tools-in-blackboard-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180802T195851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T195851Z
UID:2968-1535112000-1535119200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:AI and Analytics Networking Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Technological advances in computing capability and speed\, access to large datasets and the development of innovative algorithms have significantly accelerated the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics in our daily lives. Despite these advances\, creative solutions are still sought for an array of applications including critical infrastructure\, cyber security\, biomedicine\, health care delivery\, food security and more. \nThis networking event will provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners from academia\, industry and the public sector who are working in AI\, analytics\, machine learning\, and autonomy to come together for discussion about current challenges in these fields and development of partnerships to deliver solutions. Lunch will be provided. \n  \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/ai-and-analytics-networking-luncheon/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T132540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135734Z
UID:2989-1535378400-1535382000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Introduction/Overview
DESCRIPTION:Access the Blackboard courses you have been assigned in Banner. Understand how different browsers work with Blackboard. Navigate my Learn and your Blackboard course. Add different types of content. Use the Grade Center and create a manual column. \nSearch for class code CT0213 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-introductionoverview-3/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T134235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135801Z
UID:3007-1535454000-1535457600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assess Student Knowledge (in Blackboard)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to create assignments and tests. \nObjectives: Create an Assignment and Safe Assignment\, Identify a plagiarized student submission\, Grade an assignment\, Format a test in a Word document for importing into Respondus\, Import test into Respondus and Publish to a Blackboard course\, and Deploy a test in Blackboard. \nSearch for class code CT0996 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assess-student-knowledge-in-blackboard-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T133021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135828Z
UID:2996-1535626800-1535630400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Essentials
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show you how to organize content in the course menu by adding different content containers and create a communication plan with the different communication tools in Blackboard Learn. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn how to Navigate a Blackboard Learn course\nAdd Content Organizers.\nUpload different types of content.\nCreate announcements.\nIdentify differences between email and course messages tool.\nFormat Word documents to be accessible.\n\nSearch for class code CT0859 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-essentials-4/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180904T175851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191522Z
UID:3067-1536159600-1536163200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Strategies for Assessment
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn how to assess students using assignments and tests in Blackboard. SafeAssign and other test options will be discussed. \nObjectives: \n\nCreate an Assignment and Safe Assignment\nIdentify a plagiarized student submission\nGrade an assignment\nExplore test options\nView submission details in the Grade Center\n\nSearch for class code CT0216 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/strategies-for-assessment/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180712T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T180205Z
UID:2865-1536238800-1536242400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture! (Main Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that 50 percent of faculty still use lecture as a primary means of instruction\, particularly in large classes. Effective lecturing can make classes interesting\, engaging\, and active. This workshop presents techniques for gaining and keeping interest\, organizing information for learning\, and actively engaging students with the material. Participants will leave with resources that can be used to develop their skills as lectures and public speakers. There are three sessions to choose from: Main campus (bring your lunch)\, Downtown campus and online using Skype for Business. \nRegister to attend on Main campusVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost\, Teaching and Learning ServicesMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has been leading faculty development initiatives for 8 years and has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in communication and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/the-lecture-is-dead-long-live-the-lecture/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180712T190730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T175508Z
UID:2873-1536238800-1536242400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture! (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that 50 percent of faculty still use lecture as a primary means of instruction\, particularly in large classes. Effective lecturing can make classes interesting\, engaging\, and active. This workshop presents techniques for gaining and keeping interest\, organizing information for learning\, and actively engaging students with the material. Participants will leave with resources that can be used to develop their skills as lectures and public speakers. Three sessions to choose from: Main campus\, Downtown campus or online using Skype for Business. Click the link below to join the online session. \nRegister to attend onlineVisit the TLS Web SiteCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ONLINE SESSIONPresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning ServicesMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has been leading faculty development initiatives for 8 years and has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in communication and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/the-lecture-is-dead-long-live-the-lecture-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180904T180231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191554Z
UID:3069-1536246000-1536249600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Course Management Strategies
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will share with you tips and strategies to manage your course and student performance using different tools and settings in Blackboard Learn. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn to use the retention center and performance dashboard.\nLearn different ways to manage class attendance.\nCreate Smart Views.\nLearn why and how to use metadata.\nIdentify potential issues that frequently arise in classes with tests\n\nSearch for class code CT0201 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/course-management-strategies-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180806T132914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T132914Z
UID:2987-1536325200-1536330600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New NTT Faculty Welcome Lunch
DESCRIPTION:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services invites all new full-time Non Tenure Track Faculty to join us for a Welcome Lunch on Friday\, September 7th from noon to 1:30pm in the Faculty Center Assembly Room. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your fellow new faculty members and hear a welcome message from UTSA Provost Dr. Kimberly Espy. Staff from the Office of Academic and Faculty Support will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about teaching at UTSA. \n  \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By:  UTSA Teaching and Learning Services \n 
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-ntt-faculty-welcome-lunch/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180712T190200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T190929Z
UID:2869-1536336000-1536339600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture! (Downtown Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that 50 percent of faculty still use lecture as a primary means of instruction\, particularly in large classes. Effective lecturing can make classes interesting\, engaging\, and active. This workshop presents techniques for gaining and keeping interest\, organizing information for learning\, and actively engaging students with the material. Participants will leave with resources that can be used to develop their skills as lectures and public speakers. There are three sessions to choose from: Main campus\, Downtown campus and online using Skype for Business. \nRegister to attend downtownVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning ServicesMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has been leading faculty development initiatives for 8 years and has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in communication and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/the-lecture-is-dead-long-live-the-lecture-downtown-campus-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room\, Frio Street Building 4th Floor\, Downtown
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180904T174115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191628Z
UID:3062-1536577200-1536580800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Essentials
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show you how to organize content in the course menu by adding different content containers and create a communication plan with the different communication tools in Blackboard Learn. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn how to Navigate a Blackboard Learn course\nAdd Content Organizers.\nUpload different types of content.\nCreate announcements.\nIdentify differences between email and course messages tool.\nFormat Word documents to be accessible.\n\nSearch for class code CT0859 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-essentials-5/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180816T151851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T151851Z
UID:3040-1536674400-1536681600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Department of Energy (DOE) Introduction
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss how\, as a mission agency\, DOE differs from NSF and NIH\, how DOE is organized\, how the different parts of DOE differ\, how funding opportunities are announced\, how to talk to Program Officers\, what DOE staff and reviewers are looking for\, and how to develop competitive white papers\, quad charts\, and proposals. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this eventPRESENTED BY:Dr. Lucy DeckardPresident of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLCLucy Deckard is the President of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC\, a consulting firm she founded in 2010 that provides services to help academic institutions\, faculty and staff develop the expertise in-house to identify funding opportunities\, understand funding agencies\, and develop successful research grant proposals. Previously\, Ms. Deckard served as Associate Director of the Texas A&M University’s Office of Proposal Development.\nShe has helped to develop and write successful proposals to NSF\, NIH\, the Department of Education\, the Department of Defense\, and other agencies and foundations\, including proposals for large institutional and center-level grants. Over the last 15 years\, she has worked with scores of faculty across the country on their NSF CAREER proposals. In the course of that work\, she has learned what reviewers and program officers are looking for\, observed strategies that work well\, and identified common mistakes to avoid.\nBefore joining Texas A&M\, she worked for 16 years as a research engineer in industry at companies including Lockheed Martin and Hughes Research Labs\, obtaining funding from DoD\, DARPA and the Department of Energy. She has a B.S. in Materials Science from Rice University and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/department-of-energy-doe-introduction/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180904T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191720Z
UID:3065-1536750000-1536753600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assess Student Knowledge (in Blackboard)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to create assignments and tests. \nObjectives: Create an Assignment and Safe Assignment\, Identify a plagiarized student submission\, Grade an assignment\, Format a test in a Word document for importing into Respondus\, Import test into Respondus and Publish to a Blackboard course\, and Deploy a test in Blackboard. \nSearch for class code CT0996 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assess-student-knowledge-in-blackboard-3/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180725T174730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T204254Z
UID:2937-1536764400-1536771600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Before You Write: Positioning Yourself to be Competitive
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover strategies for developing a research agenda\, identifying and analyzing funding opportunities\, understanding funders’ expectations\, planning a project\, and talking to program officers. \nPLEASE NOTE: New faculty (start dates in Fall 2018) should not register for any New Faculty Institute sessions through this website. You indicated your selections during orientation and will receive a separate calendar invitation. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this eventPresented By:\n  \nLucy Deckard is the President of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC\, a consulting firm she founded in 2010 that provides services to help academic institutions\, faculty and staff develop the expertise in-house to identify funding opportunities\, understand funding agencies\, and develop successful research grant proposals. Previously\, Ms. Deckard served as Associate Director of the Texas A&M University’s Office of Proposal Development. \nShe has helped to develop and write successful proposals to NSF\, NIH\, the Department of Education\, the Department of Defense\, and other agencies and foundations\, including proposals for large institutional and center-level grants. Over the last 15 years\, she has worked with scores of faculty across the country on their NSF CAREER proposals. In the course of that work\, she has learned what reviewers and program officers are looking for\, observed strategies that work well\, and identified common mistakes to avoid. \nBefore joining Texas A&M\, she worked for 16 years as a research engineer in industry at companies including Lockheed Martin and Hughes Research Labs\, obtaining funding from DoD\, DARPA and the Department of Energy. She has a B.S. in Materials Science from Rice University and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University. \n  Dr. Lucy DeckardPresident of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-institute-research-before-you-write-positioning-yourself-to-be-competitive/
LOCATION:Student Union Ballroom 2\, HSU 1.104\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T041019
CREATED:20180904T181415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191853Z
UID:3075-1536850800-1536854400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Meet With Your Students Online Using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create real-time meeting sessions with your students using the Collaborate Ultra experience. Note: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is only available for hybrid and online courses. \nSearch for class code CT0860 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/meet-with-your-students-online-using-blackboard-collaborate-ultra-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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