Removing Extra Buttons from Blackboard Menu

With our 2020 Blackboard Navigation to the Cloud, we will experience faster responses and improved functionality. But of course we have some growing pains. When the courses for 2020 Fall were loaded, the Odessa College template was applied, however the existing default Blackboard menu was not removed. This means that you might have extra buttons … “Removing Extra Buttons from Blackboard Menu”

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Moving to an Accessible Environment

As we are looking toward more courses being delivered online and remotely moving forward, it’s really important that we keep accessibility in mind. Accessibility helps level the playing field for individuals who have disabilities. In face-to-face classroom settings, this can mean the ability for someone with mobility impairments to enter a classroom. It also extends … “Moving to an Accessible Environment”

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Moving Into the Online Classroom

Collaborate Session Recorded link: https://us.bbcollab.com/recording/5daec6809be2446abae3448fc24bf370 Link for PLC Credit:  https://bit.ly/OCPLC (Session Name – Collaborate: Using Live, Online Sessions to Support Continuity of Instruction) Moving to Online – Padlet – Share questions/concerns, tips and resources! See what other faculty are doing to support online learning. Collaborate Ultra tools Getting started with Collaborate Ultra in Blackboard https://tinyurl.com/OC-HowToCollaborate … “Moving Into the Online Classroom”

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OTL 2020! February 2020!

OC Global is flipping the Online Teaching and Learning Certification Program! In February 2020, OC Global and the PLC will launch the restructured Online Teaching and Learning Program (OTL), which will feature hybrid learning online and in the PLC! This will provide you opportunities in class to exchange ideas with your peers and facilitators, and … “OTL 2020! February 2020!”

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Access to Adobe Creative Cloud Products

Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of desktop and mobile applications that can be used to creatively expand visual design in web, video, photography, and so much more! Popular products in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite include Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Animate, InDesign, Acrobat DC and Premiere Pro. Are you a CURRENT faculty or staff member … “Access to Adobe Creative Cloud Products”

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Prepping for the new term? Here’s how you can get started copying your course!

The new term is just around the corner! Do you need help getting started? Here’s how you can take the first step! This quick video was created to help you learn to copy your course! Course Copying In Blackboard If you prefer seeing these instructions in a click-through format, here’s the same information, from our … “Prepping for the new term? Here’s how you can get started copying your course!”

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