Existing Users - Instructors who have completed training previously:
- If you completed the training prior to 2016, you completed the Blended/Online Training. You are not required to go through the training again. Resources are available in the Online Instructional Resources course in Blackboard.
- From 2016-April 2020, you had the choice of the Web Enhanced or Blended/Online training.
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If you previously completed only the Web Enhanced Training, you will need to sign up below for the Blended/Online Training in order to teach Blended or Online classes.
If you are unsure which training you completed, please contact one of the
Instructional Designers in Distance Learning.
New Users - Instructors who have not completed training previously:
You must complete Blackboard training prior to using Blackboard. DMACC policy reads: All online instructors must be trained and certified on using the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) by the Distance Learning department.
How the Training Works
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Sign up for the Blended/Online Training session below. You will NOT receive a confirmation email from the form.
- You will receive login instructions in your DMACC email when we are ready for you to begin or on the session start date.
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entire Blackboard training course is completed online and is self-paced. You can complete it any time prior to the deadline. Our
Instructional Designers are available if you would like additional assistance.
- In order to successfully complete the training,
all required work must be completed by the end date listed for your session.
Blended/Online Training Sign-Up
- This course covers basic necessities, such as the DMACC Template, Announcements, Syllabus, Your Instructor contact information, and the Grade Center (i.e., setting up your gradebook).
- You are required to develop 3 weeks of a fully online course, which includes adding content and graded tools (e.g., Discussion Board, Journal, Assignment, Test).
- After successfully completing the Blended/Online Training, you will be paid a $300 stipend if you are assigned to teach a course. You will be able to teach Web Enhanced, Real-time Virtual, Web Blended, and/or Online courses.
Fall 2020 Session - Sign up by filling out the
Blended/Online Training Sign-Up form.
- Start: August 17 End: December 8 (or ASAP if needed to teach at the start of Fall Semester
If you have any questions about the training, please contact one of the
Instructional Designers in Distance Learning.
NOTICE: The Blackboard Web Enhanced Training is no longer an option (as of April 17, 2020). All instructors must complete the Blended/Online Training.
