WBC Training/Workshops

Workshops in the Blackboard Learning Management System typically take two full days for complete training. School Divisions can request local training with a group of at least 10 teachers.

To register for the October 23rd SAG session, use the ManACE website, http://www.manace.ca. This is a live, full-day, hands-on workshop.

Most of the sessions below are webinars. They are scheduled on Fridays starting at noon and will last 1 hour which includes ending each session with a question and answer period.

To register for the webinars, use the Workshop Registration System at https://www4.edu.gov.mb.ca/workshops. Use the Search and Register link to find the webinars listed as "Web-based Courses...". Participants will receive confirmation and a link to the webinar one week prior to the session.

All Webinars will be conducted over the Internet. Participants will need a microphone/headset that works with a computer or they can connect using a toll-free teleconference number. Pre-configuration details will be sent when participants receive confirmation of their registration.

Phone and email support/training is available 12 months of the year by contacting the Distance Learning Unit at 800-465-9915 (204-325-1700).

WBC Sessions/Webinars

Date	Session
October 23, 2009 NOTE: This is a live workshop	SAG Session - Advanced Blackboard in Winnipeg register via ManACE How to upload content and create your own modules; working with File Manager, importing & exporting, Course Management tools, HTML Creator, Selective Release, Media Library, and Grading Forms (rubrics).
October 30, 2009	Webinar 1 - Introduction to the Blackboard Learning System for Beginners Navigating within Blackboard and understanding the environment, icons and views.
November 6, 2009	Webinar 2 - Pedagogy of Online Learning Part presentation and part discussion; share your experiences - what works and what doesn't work?
November 13, 2009	Webinar 3 - Basic Communication in Blackboard Working with Announcements, Mail, Syllabus, Calendar, and Grade Book.
November 20, 2009	Webinar 4 - Working with Assignments in Blackboard Repeated on January 15, 2010.
November 27, 2009	Webinar 5 - Working with Assessments in Blackboard Repeated on January 22, 2010.
December 4, 2009	Webinar 6 - Working with Discussions, Blogs & Journals Repeated on January 29, 2010.
December 11, 2009	Webinar 7 - Pedagogy and Engaging Students How to work with students for success in an online course. Share your experiences and tricks.
January 8, 2010	Webinar 1- Introduction to the Blackboard Learning System Planning and preparing your WBC for second semester; how to navigate and understand the environment; how to communicate.
January 15, 2010	Webinar 4 - Working with Assignments in Blackboard Repeat of November 20, 2009 session.
January 22, 2010	Webinar 5 - Working with Assessments in Blackboard Repeat of November 27, 2009 session.
January 29, 2010	Webinar 6 - Working with Discussions, Blogs & Journals Repeat of December 4, 2009 session.

Please contact the Distance Learning Unit at 1-800-465-9915 if you have any questions.