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The Office of Information Technology and the P.R.O.F. Center offer several technology and pedagogy training sessions. Simply login with your TAMIU credentials in order to see a more detailed schedule and description of the training sessions that are being offered right now.

For questions on technology trainings, contact the eLearning team at (956) 326-2792 or at elearning@tamiu.edu.

On-Demand Trainings

Contact the eLearning team if you would like to learn more or register for an on-demand training.

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR)
Designing Your Online Course (DYOC)
Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)
Teaching Online: An Introduction to Online Delivery (TOL)
Bridge to Quality: A QM Online Course Design Guide

Blackboard Features (Tests, Assignments, Grade Center, Discussions, Announcements, Attendance)

Quality Matters YouTube Videos Blackboard Videos VoiceThread Workshops
Echo360 Workshops VoiceThread Workshops Association of Collge and University Educators

Upcoming Trainings



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93834/2/2025 3:30:00 PMMake Your Course Content AccessibleCowart 11230FacultyThis session provides practical strategies to make digital course content accessible, creating an equitable learning environment for all students. Guided by Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, this training emphasizes compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the latest web accessibility regulations. Participants will also explore using Blackboard Ally to enhance content accessibility through its step-by-step instructions.
93844/2/2025 3:30:00 PMVoicethread Conversations in the CloudWebinar30FacultyJoin us in this session to discover a new way of hosting interactive discussions online, through a cloud application called VoiceThread. VoiceThread provides your students an opportunity to comment on presentations/discussions using 1 of 5 powerful commenting options: microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload.
93854/4/2025 3:30:00 PMCreate Engaging Course Content with CourseArcWebinar30FacultyJoin this session to learn more about CourseArc, a web-based content authoring and management tool available to TAMIU instructors to help you easily create engaging, interactive, and accessible online courses or course content. CourseArc content seamlessly integrates with Blackboard Learn and can be used alongside content you already have in Blackboard for online, hybrid, and traditional courses.
93864/4/2025 3:30:00 PMTop Hat in Action: Smarter Engagement with AI-Assisted QuestionsCowart 11229FacultyEnhance student engagement with Top Hat's interactive tools! This session will cover how to set up your educator account, integrate Top Hat with Blackboard, and create dynamic content with formative assessments. Plus, explore the AI-powered question generation feature, designed to help you quickly develop high-quality questions to support student learning.
94194/7/2025 9:00:00 AMEmburse Cardholder TrainingAIC 128 in person135FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. ECT
94204/7/2025 9:00:00 AMEmburse Cardholder TrainingVia Zoom146FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. ECT
94214/7/2025 2:00:00 PMEmburse Delegate Business Administration TrainingAIC 128 in person184FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. DBAT
94224/7/2025 2:00:00 PMEmburse Delegate Business Administration TrainingVia Zoom175FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. DBAT
93894/7/2025 3:30:00 PMAI in Blackboard: Automate, Engage, and InnovateCowart 11229FacultyWant to streamline course development while maintaining full creative control? Blackboard's AI Design Assistant simplifies the process by generating learning modules, assessments, rubrics, and even role-playing activities. This session will show you how AI can automate routine tasks, freeing up more time for student interaction and deeper learning experiences.
93904/7/2025 3:30:00 PMChatGPT & Perplexity: AI Essentials for EducatorsWebinar27FacultyExplore the fundamentals of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, along with essential prompt engineering techniques. This session will cover how faculty can effectively use AI for brainstorming, content generation, research support, and refining student interactions. Gain hands-on experience in crafting effective prompts to get the most out of these tools in an educational setting.
94234/8/2025 9:00:00 AMEmburse Cardholder TrainingAIC 128 in person155FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. ECT
94244/8/2025 9:00:00 AMEmburse Cardholder TrainingVia Zoom160FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. ECT
94254/8/2025 2:00:00 PMEmburse Cardholder TrainingAIC 128 in person170FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. ECT
94264/8/2025 2:00:00 PMEmburse Cardholder TrainingVia Zoom158FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. ECT
94274/9/2025 9:00:00 AMEmburse Approver TrainingAIC 128 in person185FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. EAT
94284/9/2025 9:00:00 AMEmburse Approver TrainingVia Zoom186FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. EAT
94294/9/2025 1:30:00 PMEmburse Approver TrainingAIC 128 in person191FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. EAT
94304/9/2025 1:30:00 PMEmburse Approver TrainingVia Zoom190FacStaffNavigation of the new travel and expense management platform. EAT
93914/9/2025 3:30:00 PMSupercharging Research and Comprehension with AICowart 11229FacultyStreamline your research workflow with AI tools designed to extract, summarize, and analyze content. This session will explore ChatPDF, Google's NotebookLM, and Perplexity AI, demonstrating how they can assist in digesting large volumes of information, generating summaries, and uncovering new insights. Discover how these tools can enhance comprehension and support faculty and students in academic research.
93924/9/2025 3:30:00 PMAI for Teaching, Collaboration & Student EngagementWebinar30FacultyLeverage AI to enhance teaching strategies, collaborative work, and student engagement. This session introduces MagicSchool.ai for instructional planning and question generation, MURAL AI for collaborative whiteboarding and AI-driven insights, and Perusall for fostering social engagement around course content. Learn how these tools can support active learning, creativity, and critical thinking in your courses.
94314/10/2025 9:00:00 AMCanva 101: Design Made EasyCowart 11230FacultyUnlock your creative potential with this Canva crash course tailored for TAMIU faculty and staff. Learn to design professional-quality graphics, presentations, and course materials with ease. Explore the key differences between Free and Pro tools, and discover how Canva can elevate your course content and communications.
93934/11/2025 3:30:00 PMAI for Accessibility & Dynamic PresentationsWebinar28FacultyDiscover AI-driven solutions for creating more accessible and engaging course materials. This session will explore Image Insights GPT by CourseArc, which generates descriptions and alternative text for images to improve accessibility. We will also introduce Gamma, an AI-powered presentation tool that helps create compelling slide decks based on prompts or existing content. Learn how these tools can save time while improving the quality and accessibility of your instructional materials.
94024/14/2025 3:30:00 PMAI in Blackboard: Automate, Engage, and InnovateWebinar30FacultyWant to streamline course development while maintaining full creative control? Blackboard's AI Design Assistant simplifies the process by generating learning modules, assessments, rubrics, and even role-playing activities. This session will show you how AI can automate routine tasks, freeing up more time for student interaction and deeper learning experiences.
93974/14/2025 3:30:00 PMCreating Interactive Media with EchoVideoCowart 11229FacultyNot sure if your students are watching your videos or if your videos are helping your students' comprehension of the course material? Participate in this intermediate EchoVideo workshop to learn how to add polling questions in your videos on the EchoVideo system, practice embedding interactive media in a Blackboard course, and identify where to find your students' responses to the video. Prerequisites for this workshop: Completion of a Blackboard 101 workshop (navigating and basic item/assignment creation) and EchoVideo Introduction workshop (creating/uploading videos to EchoVideo).
94004/14/2025 6:00:00 PMVideo Assignments 101: Upload, Embed, SubmitWebinar29StudentsSubmitting video assignments doesn't have to be complicated! In this session, you'll learn how to upload videos to EchoVideo and seamlessly share them in Blackboard through embedding or linking. Join us to discover the best way to showcase your work and submit your assignments with confidence!
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