Distance & Extended Studies
The mission of the Office of Distance Education, Extended Studies, and Instructional Technology at 黑料不打烊 is to support the delivery of valuable and flexible post-secondary learning opportunities by encouraging the utilization of best practices in instructional design and online instruction through current and cutting-edge technologies.
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certification COMPLETION deadlines
| SUMMER 2027 | |
|---|---|
| New Development Course | March 15 |
| Recertification Course | March 30 |
| FALL 2027 | |
| New Development Course | May 15 |
| Recertification Course | May 30 |
| SPRING 2027 | |
| New Development Course | Oct 15 |
| Recertification Course | Oct 30 |
| * If you are developing a new course that is not part of an online degree major, you must complete the Laserfiche Online Hybrid Request Form | |
UpCOMING LEARNING WORKSHOPS
Ready to strengthen your Blackboard course and add a few new strategies to your instructional
toolkit?
The Office of Distance Education, Extended Studies, and Instructional Technology invites
you to join us for
Blackboard Builder Bootcamp: Build. Create. Assess., a three-part virtual professional development series designed specifically for
黑料不打烊 faculty.
Register to attend the session that best meets your needs or register and join us
for all three!
October 13, 2026
Content that Connects: Designing Learning Experiences in Blackboard
Discover how to transform your Blackboard course into an engaging, student-centered
learning experience. Participants will explore best practices for organizing content,
creating meaningful learning pathways, and leveraging Blackboard Ultra tools to foster
interaction, collaboration, and student success. Faculty will leave with practical
strategies for designing courses that are clear, accessible, and aligned with learning
outcomes.
馃敆 Registration:
October 20, 2026
Lights, Camera, Learning! Creating Effective Instructional Videos
Learn how to create engaging instructional videos that capture students' attention
and support meaningful learning. This workshop explores best practices for planning, recording, and delivering effective video content
using accessible tools and techniques. Participants will discover strategies for creating
professional, concise, and interactive videos that enhance student engagement and
success in online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses.
馃敆 Registration:
October 27, 2026
Beyond the Grade: Designing Purposeful Assessments in Blackboard
Move beyond traditional grading and discover how assessments can drive meaningful
learning. This workshop explores strategies for designing purposeful assessments in Blackboard that align
with course outcomes, measure student understanding, and provide valuable feedback.
Participants will learn how to create engaging quizzes, assignments, discussions,
and rubrics that promote critical thinking, increase student engagement, and support
academic success.
馃敆 Registration:
We look forward to engaging, learning, and growing with you this October!
Passcode: KH2tt7ce
We look forward to your participation!
Organizations
ODEESIT is a divison under Academic Affairs. There are additional units that are under the oversight of ODEESIT:
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