INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ADDING MEDIA-RICH CONTENT TO WIMBA CLASSROOM *CANCELLED*
Wimba Classroom is a real-time virtual classroom environment designed for distance education and collaboration. This workshop will give participants an idea of the different types of multimedia that can be added to their Wimba Classroom environment. If you have not participated in the previous training sessions, please view the archives of the previous sessions here first . Additional Wimba training opportunities will be announced throughout the semester. It is strongly recommended that you purchase a headset/microphone for this training. Email for your reservation!
o When: CANCELLED
o Where: Online OR at the Library Commons
o Duration: 2 hours
o Number of Participants: 20
I>CLICKER TRAINING
i>clicker is a student response system that enables teachers to electronically and immediately poll student knowledge in the classroom. For a list of rooms that are i>Clicker capable, click here. Using a clicker can significantly change the way you and your students interact by enabling you to assess your students' knowledge, keep their attention, provide immediate feedback, and encourage all students to participate. Email for your Reservation! 
o When: November 3rd, 10:00 (beginner session) & 2:00 (advanced session)
o Where: Library Commons
o Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
o Number of Participants: 10
* SPECIAL SESSION!* Stop by at lunch time for pizza and a special session titled "Beyond the Basics: Successfully Integrating i>clicker
into your classroom". Learn how to set up a "Jeopardy Style" game using i>clicker to enhance learning!
BLACKBOARD – SHORT TOPICS
Do you have questions about using a specific tool in Blackboard? Have you mastered the basics and just need a few tips? Come visit our technology trainer in our new facility for a personal response to your questions! No reservation necessary, see the list of times below. All sessions will be held in the ITIS training rooms in the Library Commons area.
- Friday, November 6th, 8:00 - 9:00
- Friday, November 13th, 3:30 - 4:30
- Friday, November 20th, 8:00 - 9:00
- Friday, November 27th, 3:30 - 4:30
RESPONDUS - BASICS
Respondus is a great tool for creating assessments in Blackboard, or for uploading assessments that already exist in a Word document. It can pull down and print off quizzes too! Find out how this tool can make creating and uploading tests quicker and easier. Please email for your reservation!
- When: November 24th, 10:30 - 11:30
- Where: Library Commons
- Duration: 1 hour
- Number of Participants: 12
SMARTBOARD TRAINING
Find out how to use classroom SmartBoard technology to enhance your class! Interactive SmartBoards are great for demonstrating to students, showing and interacting with media. If you're curious about the possibilities of using this technology, or have questions on how to use it better, this training is for you! Please email for your reservation!
- When: November 19th 10:30 - 11:30 and 3:00 - 4:00
- Where: The Library Commons
- Duration: 1 hour
- Number of Participants: 12
For more information or reservations, contact David Flora (email: d.flora@moreheadstate.edu or call 783-9404)
