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September
Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra: A Practical Walkthrough - Sept 3
Thursday,
September 3,
2026
| 2:30
- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: This session introduces faculty to the core tools needed to get started in Blackboard
Ultra. Participants will learn how to copy content from previous courses, add course
materials, and build engaging course content with learning modules, folders, and links.
The session also provides an overview of creating common assessments, including discussions,
assignments, and tests—helping you prepare a clean, organized, and ready-to-teach
Ultra course. Presenter: Roberto Castillo, Senior Instructional Specialist Join Session: https://stockton.zoom.us/j/83483071014?pwd=nqw3dDpLma2IWjxQDGWaIRfNzPfumY.1
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Managing the Gradebook in Blackboard Ultra - Sept 4
Friday,
September 4,
2026
| 10:30
- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: The Blackboard Ultra Gradebook is a great tool for tracking grades and providing
feedback to students about their performance and learning. You'll learn how to use
it to record and calculate grades, provide comments, and customize the Gradebook for
easier use. Presenter: Roberto Castillo, Senior Instructional Specialist Join Session: https://stockton.zoom.us/j/87138037437?pwd=S4jvV0gSRo5hrgEOwzYPODsgire0Kg.1
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CTLD Meet and Greet
Coffee Thursday
Thursday,
September 10,
2026
| 1
- 3 p.m.
Location: E-030
Description: The CTLD has moved! Continue the celebration following the Library & Learning Commons
Grand Opening. Come meet Dr. Heidi Blair, our new Executive Director, and visit the
CTLD’s new home in the Library Learning Commons E030 as we kick off our Coffee Thursday series. Drop in to tour our new office suite, enjoy refreshments, and mingle with
the CTLD staff and colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you!
Hosted by the CTLD
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Ally in Practice: Prioritizing Accessibility Improvements for Instructors - 10am
Wednesday,
September 16,
2026
| 10
- 11 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Description: Designed specifically for instructors and faculty, this session explores how Ally
can serve as your guide on the side, helping you identify, understand, and prioritize
opportunities to improve course content accessibility. Learn how to use Ally's feedback
and indicators to focus on the changes that can have the greatest impact on learners,
without feeling overwhelmed by where to start. Through practical examples and actionable
recommendations, you'll discover how Ally can help you build momentum with quick wins,
make informed decisions about your content, and establish a strong foundation for
ongoing accessibility improvements. Presented by: Blackboard Register Here
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PRC Prep Information Session
(Open to PRC members only)
Wednesday,
September 16,
2026
| 1
- 2 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: This workshop is designed for new and experienced PRC members and will focus on PRC
procedures for the upcoming file review cycles.
Facilitated by: Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science, CTLD Tenure & Promotion Faculty Fellow
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Ally in Practice: Prioritizing Accessibility Improvements for Instructors - 2pm
Wednesday,
September 16,
2026
| 2
- 3 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Description: Designed specifically for instructors and faculty, this session explores how Ally
can serve as your guide on the side, helping you identify, understand, and prioritize
opportunities to improve course content accessibility. Learn how to use Ally's feedback
and indicators to focus on the changes that can have the greatest impact on learners,
without feeling overwhelmed by where to start. Through practical examples and actionable
recommendations, you'll discover how Ally can help you build momentum with quick wins,
make informed decisions about your content, and establish a strong foundation for
ongoing accessibility improvements. Presented by: Blackboard Register Here
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Turnitin Multipart Assignments
Thursday,
September 17,
2026
| 2:30
- 3:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: This session will demonstrate how to create a Multipart Assignment in Turnitin. The
multipart assignment allows faculty/instructors to easily create multiple assignment
parts (ex.: draft, first draft, final draft) in one intuitive, scaffolded action,
including adding duplicate assignment parts and settings. Faculty and/or instructors
can track student writing in an assignment and be able to provide feedback that can
guide students prior to their final submission and check if students have viewed feedback
during every step of the assignment. Presenter: Denis Fotia, Instructional Specialist Join Session: https://stockton.zoom.us/j/81987798689?pwd=lZOzHe3DgROKfMomgyLIv8EEtO85Mj.1
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Asynchronous Course Design: An Overview
Friday,
September 18,
2026
| 11:30 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: This session provides an introduction to the principles of effective asynchronous
course design. Participants will examine strategies for organizing content, fostering
student engagement, and creating meaningful learning experiences in an online environment.
Examples and design considerations will be shared to help instructors build courses
that are clear, accessible, and learner-centered. Presented by: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer Join Session: https://stockton.zoom.us/j/86525448403?pwd=hAmUodw5FfOnGCbd1l8EVoRe7SlDxG.1
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Promotion / Range Adjustment
Monday,
September 21,
2026
| 1
- 2 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: The session is designed for faculty who are interested in learning more about the
procedures and file construction process for range adjustment.
Facilitated by: Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science, CTLD Tenure & Promotion Faculty Fellow
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October
Blackboard Ultra's AI: Your Course Design Assistant
Wednesday,
October 21,
2026
| 10:30
- 11 a.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: Explore how Blackboard Ultra’s built-in AI tools can support course planning, content
creation, and instructional design workflows. Participants will learn practical ways
to generate learning materials, draft assessments, and streamline course development.
The session will also discuss best practices for reviewing and refining AI-generated
content to ensure quality and alignment with learning outcomes. Presented by: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer Join Session: https://stockton.zoom.us/j/84620204553?pwd=GGS7lm1XTJuuebiatr0CWuWcPSYuYi.1
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November
Microsoft's Speaker Coach: Authentic Student Assessment in an AI-Infused World
Monday,
November 23,
2026
| 12:30
- 1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: Discover how Microsoft Speaker Coach can be used to support student communication
skills and authentic assessment practices. Participants will explore features that
provide feedback on presentations, speaking pace, and audience engagement. The session
will also consider how AI-assisted tools can complement assessment strategies while
maintaining academic integrity and meaningful evaluation of student learning. Presented by: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer Join Session: https://stockton.zoom.us/j/81599666098?pwd=yIIYDznKBDuO870NBi9FdDWovqLvdh.1
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December
Third Year File Construction
(By invitation only)
Monday,
December 7,
2026
| 12
- 1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: The session is designed for third year faculty and will focus on file construction.
Facilitated by: Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science, CTLD Tenure & Promotion Faculty Fellow
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Fifth Year Tenure & Promotion File Construction
(By invitation only)
Monday,
December 7,
2026
| 1:30
- 2:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Description: The session is designed for fifth year faculty and will focus on file construction.
Facilitated by: Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science, CTLD Tenure & Promotion Faculty Fellow
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On-Demand Sessions
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Edge.Cast
Description: The presenters highlight common digital accessibility challenges, while offering
practical strategies to help create more inclusive online experiences.
Provided by: Edge
Duration: 20 mins.
Watch Episode
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Start preparing your course(s) in Ultra
Description: Learn to efficiently design courses while streamlining assessment, grading, and collaboration
to enhance student feedback and engagement.
Provided by: Blackboard
Duration: aprox. 60 minutes session
Watch Recorded Webinar Here
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Streaming Library Video Resources
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Lightboard Tutorial
Description: A lightboard consists of a glass surface illuminated by LED lights, allowing instructors
to write or draw on the board while facing their audience. It enables educators to
create engaging, dynamic content that can be recorded and shared digitally, fostering
interactive and visually impactful learning experiences.
Created by: Philip Eaton & Barry Pemberton
Duration: 9:27 mins.
Watch Tutorial Here
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AI in Higher Ed: Opportunities and Threats
Description: How will artificial intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT and Bard) affect online,
blended, and digital learning in higher education? Join us for a panel discussion
on the opportunities and threats associated with this emerging technology.
Many instructors, support staff, and institutional leaders are concerned about the
impact of AI on academic honesty in higher education. Others see AI as a potentially
useful pedagogical tool.
Provided by: Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
Duration: 60 mins. Watch Recorded Webinar Here |
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7 Steps To Update Courses In The Age Of Generative AI
Description: Using generative AI tools in course refresh helps faculty gain a new perspective
and navigate AI platforms, increasing the likelihood of incorporating these tools
into courses; this, in turn, equips students with essential AI navigational skills
for improved job market readiness post-graduation.
Written by: Professor of Business Information Systems Practice and an Honors Faculty Fellow at
the Neeley School of Business, Texas Christian University.
Duration: 20 mins.
Access Resource Here
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Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Engaging All Students
Description: This course will guide you through the theory of inclusive teaching and giving you
practical strategies to create a classroom culture of belonging.
Hosted by: Mentimeter.
Duration: 60 mins.
Access Course Here
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Neuroscience Based Learning: Strategies for making your content stick
Description: The course covers various techniques and strategies, including memory formation, attention,
and motivation.
Hosted by: Mentimeter.
Duration: 60 mins.
Access Course Here
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