
Blackboard Learning Management System workshops are scheduled throughout the year. 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).
To register for the following workshops, use the WBC Request System. School Divisions can request for local training with a group of at least 10 teachers. The agenda for the sessions are described below.
| Date | Session | Location | June 18, 2008 | Orientation | Winnipeg |
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| June 19, 2008 — CANCELLED | Orientation | Brandon |
| August 25, 2008 | Orientation | Winnipeg |
| August 27, 2008 — CANCELLED | Orientation | Brandon |
| September 4, 2008 — CANCELLED | Orientation | Winnipeg |
| September 5, 2008 — CANCELLED | Orientation | Brandon |
| October 16, 2008 — CANCELLED | Follow up | Brandon |
| October 17, 2008 | Follow up | Winnipeg |
The sessions usually take two full days that are interspersed by a few weeks.
| Day | Agenda |
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| Day 1 - Orientation |
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| Day 2 - Follow up |
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The following workshops are scheduled specifically for Grade 11 Physical Education /Health Education Teachers planning to use WBC during the 2008-2009 school year. Teachers must attend a curriculum session and register using the Workshop Registration System. Teachers must also use the Workshop Registration System to register for the workshops below.
| Date | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2008 | Orientation | Winnipeg |
| June 20, 2008 | Orientation | Brandon |
| June 24, 2008 | Orientation | Winnipeg |
| September 11, 2008 | Follow-up Part 1 | Brandon |
| September 12, 2008 | Follow-up Part 1 | Winnipeg |
| October 27, 2008 — CANCELLED | Follow-up Part 2 | Brandon |
| October 28, 2008 | Follow-up Part 2 | Winnipeg |
The series of workshops will occur over three sessions:
A half-day orientation session will be an introduction to a web-based course learning environment and to online learning and pedagogy. An opportunity to get hands-on practice using a prototype of the Grade 11 PE/HE web-based course will be provided.
A follow-up session Part 1 will be an introduction to how to manage your web-based course for use with students. Specifically, how to release content and communicate with students. The session will also cover how to start students on the PE/HE practicum component of the course.
The follow-up session Part 2 will address questions after teachers have had time to work with their students in the course. More advanced features will be covered such as how to tracking tools and how to modify/create content to customize the course.
Second semester workshops will be posted at a later date. Please contact the Distance Learning Unit at 1-800-465-9915 if you have any questions.