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OCTOBER 2016

From Crisis to Confidence

Students in at-risk lifestyles are gaining a second chance at Heartlight Ministries through the help of Texas Tech University Independent School District. STORY»

OLC Accelerate

You are invited to virtually participate in this year’s OLC Accelerate Conference November 16-18, 2016. TTU Worldwide eLearning has purchased a group unlimited license for the conference and you can participate virtually for free from your desk. This virtual conference registration is limited to TTU faculty/staff/GA/TA/GPTIs. DETAILS»

U.S. News, World Report Ranks Many Texas Tech University Online Programs

U.S. News and World Report recently highly ranked many of Texas Tech University’s online degree programs. There has never been a better time to be an online Red Raider! STORY»

Blackboard Webinar Series

Throughout October and November, TTU Worldwide eLearning, the TLPDC, and the IT Division have partnered to offer a new Blackboard webinar series to the campus. These in-depth webinars cover different aspects of utilizing Blackboard including creating and managing assignments, creating tests and surveys, how you might master the grade center, managing your Blackboard content, and how to design for the mobile learner. Each class will be live streamed in the TLPDC. STORY»

Fall 2016 eLearning Training Sessions

Worldwide eLearning offers multiple training classes throughout the semester to assist faculty as they develop new high quality online, hybrid, or web-supported classes. Our list of events has all of our training courses with links to more information. EVENTS»

Participate in International Open Access Week

Open Access Week is an international week of action that takes place all over the world in late October. This year it will be held from October 24 - 30. TTU Libraries will be hosting on campus events, but there is also a virtual Upload-A-Thon the week of October 24- 30. STORY»

Formatting Your Documents

Making small changes to our syllabus and other documents help users of screen readers to better understand the information we are providing. Federal law requires higher education agencies to provide information in the same timeliness and same ease of use as a non-disabled user. Adding styles is a big step in proving equal access to information. STORY»

Continuous Assessment: Let the Students Help

Rethinking assessment can make a difference in how students learn. It's not just about exams and papers. Assessment takes many forms and your objectives are key. STORY»

Blackboard Online Basic Training

Are you unable to attend the face-to-face Blackboard Basic Training session? Worldwide eLearning Blackboard Support now offers an alternative with a recently launched online version of the current Blackboard Basic Training session. This self-paced course is designed to introduce you to the most basic and commonly used Blackboard tools and functions. Each of these tools and functions have associated skills or competencies that will help you get started using Blackboard efficiently and effectively whether you are teaching online or supplementing your face-to-face courses. REGISTER»

Nature Makes the Best Classroom: TTU Center at Junction

Texas Tech University Center at Junction, a regional teaching site, offers unique outdoor learning experiences that immerse students into nature. STORY & SLIDESHOW»

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