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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.niu.edu/facdev/programs/february2010.shtml#feb09" title="&lt;b&gt;Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The Blackboard Content Collection feature provides NIU faculty with an easy and efficient way to store, share, and manage their course content. The Content Collection featur..." target="_self">Using the Blackboard Content Collection to Manage Course Content</a><br />');
document.write('<b>Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm</b> <br /> The Blackboard Content Collection feature provides NIU faculty with an easy and efficient way to store, share, and manage their course content. The Content Collection feature fully integrates with the Blackboard System and provides an easy way for faculty to manage files, grant file permissions, and link the same files to multiple courses and sections without the need for duplication. This session will walk participants through the process of managing course content using the Blackboard Content Collection. Advanced registration is required. <a href=\"http://www.niu.edu/facdev/forms/bbprogreg.shtml\">Register Now!</a>');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.niu.edu/facdev/programs/february2010.shtml#feb10" title="&lt;b&gt;Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Blackboard offers a variety of methods for collecting assignments electronically, saving students and faculty time and resources. This hands-on workshop provides a revie..." target="_self">Electronic Submission of Assignments in Blackboard</a><br />');
document.write('<b>Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am</b> <br /> Blackboard offers a variety of methods for collecting assignments electronically, saving students and faculty time and resources. This hands-on workshop provides a review of the various electronic submission methods and offers an opportunity for faculty to practice using the assignment-collection features. Advanced registration is required. <a href=\"http://www.niu.edu/facdev/forms/bbprogreg.shtml\">Register Now!</a>');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.niu.edu/facdev/programs/february2010.shtml#feb11" title="&lt;b&gt;Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt; With the recent upgrade of the Blackboard course management system to version 8.0, NIU faculty will see an entirely redesigned and newly named Grade Center. This hands-on ..." target="_self">Blackboard Grade Center I: Basic Features</a><br />');
document.write('<b>Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm</b> <br /> With the recent upgrade of the Blackboard course management system to version 8.0, NIU faculty will see an entirely redesigned and newly named Grade Center. This hands-on workshop will review the significant changes in the layout and functionality of the Grade Center and will cover such topics as recording grades using inline editing, entering comments, sending email from the Grade Center, using interactive and non-interactive views, and customizing the default Grade Center look. Additionally, such topics as creating calculated grades, hiding, displaying and freezing columns, Grade Center searching and sorting functionalities will also be covered. Advanced registration is required. <a href=\"http://www.niu.edu/facdev/forms/bbprogreg.shtml\">Register Now!</a>');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.niu.edu/facdev/programs/february2010.shtml#feb19" title="&lt;b&gt;Friday, February 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This hands-on workshop is a follow-up to the Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard workshop; we will cover many of the advanced features of the..." target="_self">Advanced Features of Wimba Classroom in Blackboard</a><br />');
document.write('<b>Friday, February 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm</b> <br /> This hands-on workshop is a follow-up to the Promoting Online Collaboration with Wimba Classroom in Blackboard workshop; we will cover many of the advanced features of the Wimba Classroom online collaboration tool in Blackboard, including: sharing your computer desktop during an online presentation, breaking students into breakout rooms for small group discussion, and enabling video archives of recorded sessions for students to download for viewing on an iPod or other mobile video player. In addition, will also explore advanced configuration settings in Blackboard for enabling Wimba Classrooms for individual class groups as well as viewing advanced polling and tracking results. Advanced registration is required. <a href=\"http://www.niu.edu/facdev/forms/bbprogreg.shtml\">Register Now!</a>');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.niu.edu/facdev/programs/february2010.shtml#feb23" title="&lt;b&gt;Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The two major complaints we hear from students about group projects are (1) the problems of getting members together for meetings and (2) the inequity of effort among grou..." target="_self">Creating and Sustaining Groups in Blackboard</a><br />');
document.write('<b>Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am</b> <br /> The two major complaints we hear from students about group projects are (1) the problems of getting members together for meetings and (2) the inequity of effort among group members. Virtual groups, easily established using Blackboard, can address both of these legitimate concerns. Additionally, online groups can enrich class discussion and provide a virtual environment for sharing documents. This hands-on workshop will walk participants through the process of setting up Blackboard groups and will discuss some of the principles that make group projects successful. Advanced registration is required. <a href=\"http://www.niu.edu/facdev/forms/bbprogreg.shtml\">Register Now!</a>');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.niu.edu/facdev/programs/february2010.shtml#feb26" title="&lt;b&gt;**ONLINE** Friday, February 26, 2010, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The built-in groups tools available in Blackboard make it possible for students to easily engage in online discussion, share files, chat, and email. However, simply ..." target="_self">**NEW** Tips for Effective Group Collaborations in Blackboard</a><br />');
document.write('<b>**ONLINE** Friday, February 26, 2010, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm</b> <br /> The built-in groups tools available in Blackboard make it possible for students to easily engage in online discussion, share files, chat, and email. However, simply placing students in groups in Blackboard and enabling these available tools is no guarantee that students will engage in meaningful group collaborations. What are the most efficient and effective uses of the Blackboard group tools? Join us for this online discussion to answer this question and share tips and best practices for creating and sustaining group activities using Blackboard. Advanced registration is required. <a href=\"http://www.niu.edu/facdev/forms/bbprogreg.shtml\">Register Now!</a>');
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