Calendar - Gordon Palmer Hallhttps://calendar.ua.edu/gordon_palmer_hall_52/calendarCalendar - Gordon Palmer HallMon, 13 Apr 2026 06:07:20 -050060en-usLocalistApr 14, 2026: Ultra Basics at Gordon Palmer HallThe new Blackboard is here! Join this session to learn the basics: navigation, key features, and how to build course content from scratch and by copying from Original courses. This session is for instructors, teaching assistants, and course designers and builders.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5205560807218433.210751-87.542476Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -05002026-04-14T11:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/ultra-basics-8039Workshops and SeminarsApr 15, 2026: Mastering Blackboard Gradebook Settings at Gordon Palmer HallUnlock the full potential of Blackboard Ultra’s Gradebook! This session will guide instructors through essential settings and customization options to streamline grading and improve transparency for students.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208373201095533.210751-87.542476Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -05002026-04-15T15:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/mastering-blackboard-gradebook-settings-2823Workshops and SeminarsApr 17, 2026: Weekly In-Person Blackboard Ultra Office Hours at Gordon Palmer HallGot questions about Blackboard Ultra? Join our Office Hours for one-on-one support, quick tips, and personalized guidance. Whether you’re troubleshooting a tricky feature or just curious about what’s new, we’re here to help—no appointment needed! Join us every Friday from 2-3:30 PM in A232 Gordon Palmer Hall.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5139122462705233.210751-87.542476Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-04-17T14:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/weekly-in-person-blackboard-ultra-office-hoursWorkshops and SeminarsApr 20, 2026: Turnitin: Personalizing Student Feedback at Gordon Palmer HallLearn how to use Feedback Studio to deliver impactful, personalized feedback that improves student writing and promotes academic integrity. This session covers best practices for formative feedback, strategies for streamlining grading with QuickMark sets, and tips for creating feedback that is accurate, timely, and actionable. Participants will leave with practical tools and approaches to enhance student engagement and educator efficiency.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208350889909733.210751-87.542476Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -05002026-04-20T15:30:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/turnitin-personalizing-student-feedbackWorkshops and SeminarsApr 22, 2026: Using Technology to Increase Student Engagement at Gordon Palmer HallThis session focuses on practical, high‑impact ways to use instructional technology to increase student engagement and support learning before students fall behind. Participants will explore strategies for designing more interactive learning experiences using video, low‑stakes assessments, and reflective activities—both in and outside the classroom.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208403116925233.210751-87.542476Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -05002026-04-22T13:30:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/using-technology-to-increase-student-engagementWorkshops and SeminarsApr 23, 2026: Make Your Blackboard Course Accessible with Ally at Gordon Palmer HallCreating accessible course content benefits all learners—and Blackboard Ultra’s Ally tool makes it easier than you think. In this hands-on session, instructors will learn how Ally helps identify and improve the accessibility of course materials directly within Blackboard Ultra.

Participants will explore how to interpret Ally’s accessibility indicators, understand common accessibility issues, and use guided feedback to make quick, meaningful improvements to documents, PDFs, presentations, and other course content. We’ll also examine the alternative formats Ally automatically provides to students and discuss how these formats support diverse learning needs.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208378923517733.210751-87.542476Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-04-23T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/make-your-blackboard-course-accessible-with-allyWorkshops and SeminarsApr 24, 2026: Blackboard Gradebook Workspace at Gordon Palmer HallBring your laptop and your questions, and drop in for hands-on support with any Blackboard Gradebook questions. CIT staff are available to help with setup, weighting, calculations, troubleshooting, and best practices—no appointment needed.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5224252152145533.210751-87.542476Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -05002026-04-24T13:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/blackboard-gradebook-workspace-4110Workshops and SeminarsApr 24, 2026: Weekly In-Person Blackboard Ultra Office Hours at Gordon Palmer HallGot questions about Blackboard Ultra? Join our Office Hours for one-on-one support, quick tips, and personalized guidance. Whether you’re troubleshooting a tricky feature or just curious about what’s new, we’re here to help—no appointment needed! Join us every Friday from 2-3:30 PM in A232 Gordon Palmer Hall.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5139122462910133.210751-87.542476Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-04-24T14:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/weekly-in-person-blackboard-ultra-office-hoursWorkshops and SeminarsApr 27, 2026: Blackboard Gradebook Workspace at Gordon Palmer HallBring your laptop and your questions, and drop in for hands-on support with any Blackboard Gradebook questions. CIT staff are available to help with setup, weighting, calculations, troubleshooting, and best practices—no appointment needed.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5224252152145633.210751-87.542476Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-04-27T14:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/blackboard-gradebook-workspace-4110Workshops and SeminarsApr 29, 2026: Mastering Gradebook Settings at Gordon Palmer HallUnlock the full potential of Blackboard's Gradebook!
Join us for a 30-minute session designed to help instructors master essential settings and customization options. Learn how to streamline grading processes and enhance transparency for students.

The session will conclude with a Q&A to address any questions.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5146177672695833.210751-87.542476Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-04-29T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/mastering-gradebook-settingsWorkshops and SeminarsApr 29, 2026: Turnitin: Empower Students Before Final Submission at Gordon Palmer HallLearn how to use Feedback Studio to help students address writing issues before submitting their work. This session covers practical strategies for providing formative feedback, promoting academic integrity, and supporting independent learning with tools like grammar check, citation assistant, and AI guidance. Leave with actionable tips and resources to empower students and improve writing outcomes.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208383454138933.210751-87.542476Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-04-29T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/turnitin-empower-students-before-final-submissionWorkshops and SeminarsApr 30, 2026: Blackboard Gradebook Workspace at Gordon Palmer HallBring your laptop and your questions, and drop in for hands-on support with any Blackboard Gradebook questions. CIT staff are available to help with setup, weighting, calculations, troubleshooting, and best practices—no appointment needed.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5224252152248133.210751-87.542476Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -05002026-04-30T09:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/blackboard-gradebook-workspace-4110Workshops and SeminarsMay 1, 2026: Blackboard Gradebook Workspace at Gordon Palmer HallBring your laptop and your questions, and drop in for hands-on support with any Blackboard Gradebook questions. CIT staff are available to help with setup, weighting, calculations, troubleshooting, and best practices—no appointment needed.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5224252152350633.210751-87.542476Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -05002026-05-01T09:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/blackboard-gradebook-workspace-4110Workshops and SeminarsMay 1, 2026: Weekly In-Person Blackboard Ultra Office Hours at Gordon Palmer HallGot questions about Blackboard Ultra? Join our Office Hours for one-on-one support, quick tips, and personalized guidance. Whether you’re troubleshooting a tricky feature or just curious about what’s new, we’re here to help—no appointment needed! Join us every Friday from 2-3:30 PM in A232 Gordon Palmer Hall.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5139122463012633.210751-87.542476Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-05-01T14:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/weekly-in-person-blackboard-ultra-office-hoursWorkshops and SeminarsMay 4, 2026: Blackboard Gradebook Workspace at Gordon Palmer HallBring your laptop and your questions, and drop in for hands-on support with any Blackboard Gradebook questions. CIT staff are available to help with setup, weighting, calculations, troubleshooting, and best practices—no appointment needed.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5224252152453133.210751-87.542476Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 -05002026-05-04T09:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/blackboard-gradebook-workspace-4110Workshops and SeminarsMay 4, 2026: Blackboard: AI Design Assistant at Gordon Palmer HallUse Blackboard’s generative AI tool to help you design your Ultra course. Instructors can auto-generate the following: learning modules, assignment prompts, discussion prompts, journal prompts, test questions, question banks, grading rubrics, images, and document layouts. This session is for instructors, teaching assistants, and course designers and builders.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM CT will be in A203 Gordon Palmer Hall

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5146192953099833.210751-87.542476Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 -05002026-05-04T15:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/blackboard-ai-design-assistantWorkshops and SeminarsMay 6, 2026: Creating Columns & Totals in Blackboard at Gordon Palmer HallTake your Gradebook to the next level with calculated columns! This session will show you how to create custom columns that combine multiple grade items for advanced grading flexibility.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208399061469033.210751-87.542476Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 -05002026-05-06T13:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/creating-columns-totals-in-blackboardWorkshops and SeminarsMay 6, 2026: Gradebook: Creating Calculated Columns at Gordon Palmer HallTake your Gradebook to the next level with calculated columns! This 30 minute session will show you how to create custom columns that combine multiple grade items for advanced grading flexibility.

The session will conclude with a Q&A to address any questions.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5146186809935833.210751-87.542476Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 -05002026-05-06T13:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/gradebook-creating-calculated-columnsWorkshops and SeminarsMay 7, 2026: Adobe Portfolio at Gordon Palmer HallDiscover how to showcase your academic or professional work using Adobe Portfolio, a powerful tool included in Adobe Creative Cloud. This session will guide you through building a personalized website with minimal effort—perfect for students, faculty, and staff looking to create polished portfolios.

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What You’ll Learn:

What is Adobe Portfolio? Understand its purpose and benefits for education and career development.Getting Started: Learn the basics of setting up your site, choosing templates, and customizing design.Features & Functionality: Explore elegant layouts, responsive design, custom domains, password protection, and live editing.Examples & Inspiration: See real UA portfolios and learn best practices for showcasing projects.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5146216488427533.210751-87.542476Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-05-07T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/adobe-portfolioWorkshops and SeminarsMay 8, 2026: Make Your Course Accessible with Ally at Gordon Palmer HallCreating accessible course content benefits all learners—and Blackboard Ultra’s Ally tool makes it easier than you think. In this hands-on session, instructors will learn how Ally helps identify and improve the accessibility of course materials directly within Blackboard Ultra.

Participants will explore how to interpret Ally’s accessibility indicators, understand common accessibility issues, and use guided feedback to make quick, meaningful improvements to documents, PDFs, presentations, and other course content. We’ll also examine the alternative formats Ally automatically provides to students and discuss how these formats support diverse learning needs.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208379758005233.210751-87.542476Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -05002026-05-08T12:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/make-your-course-accessible-with-allyWorkshops and SeminarsMay 8, 2026: Weekly In-Person Blackboard Ultra Office Hours at Gordon Palmer HallGot questions about Blackboard Ultra? Join our Office Hours for one-on-one support, quick tips, and personalized guidance. Whether you’re troubleshooting a tricky feature or just curious about what’s new, we’re here to help—no appointment needed! Join us every Friday from 2-3:30 PM in A232 Gordon Palmer Hall.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5139122463217533.210751-87.542476Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-05-08T14:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/weekly-in-person-blackboard-ultra-office-hoursWorkshops and SeminarsMay 15, 2026: Blackboard: Creating Dynamic Content at Gordon Palmer HallBuild your Blackboard course! Learn how to create new content, copy content from other courses, and add content from external sources, such as academic publishers. This session is for instructors, teaching assistants, and course designers and builders.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT will be in A203 Gordon Palmer Hall

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5146201731648433.210751-87.542476Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-05-15T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/blackboard-creating-dynamic-contentWorkshops and SeminarsMay 20, 2026: Make Your Blackboard Course Accessible with Ally at Gordon Palmer HallCreating accessible course content benefits all learners—and Blackboard Ultra’s Ally tool makes it easier than you think. In this hands-on session, instructors will learn how Ally helps identify and improve the accessibility of course materials directly within Blackboard Ultra.

Participants will explore how to interpret Ally’s accessibility indicators, understand common accessibility issues, and use guided feedback to make quick, meaningful improvements to documents, PDFs, presentations, and other course content. We’ll also examine the alternative formats Ally automatically provides to students and discuss how these formats support diverse learning needs.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5212529704752033.210751-87.542476Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-05-20T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/make-your-blackboard-course-accessible-with-allyWorkshops and SeminarsMay 21, 2026: Adobe Portfolio at Gordon Palmer HallDiscover how to showcase your academic or professional work using Adobe Portfolio, a powerful tool included in Adobe Creative Cloud. This session will guide you through building a personalized website with minimal effort—perfect for students, faculty, and staff looking to create polished portfolios.

Register for Adobe Portfolio session

What You’ll Learn:

What is Adobe Portfolio? Understand its purpose and benefits for education and career development.Getting Started: Learn the basics of setting up your site, choosing templates, and customizing design.Features & Functionality: Explore elegant layouts, responsive design, custom domains, password protection, and live editing.Examples & Inspiration: See real UA portfolios and learn best practices for showcasing projects.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5146216488530033.210751-87.542476Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-05-21T14:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/adobe-portfolioWorkshops and SeminarsMay 27, 2026: Using Technology to Increase Student Engagement at Gordon Palmer HallThis session focuses on practical, high‑impact ways to use instructional technology to increase student engagement and support learning before students fall behind. Participants will explore strategies for designing more interactive learning experiences using video, low‑stakes assessments, and reflective activities—both in and outside the classroom.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5221353938753933.210751-87.542476Wed, 27 May 2026 10:30:00 -05002026-05-27T10:30:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/using-technology-to-increase-student-engagementWorkshops and SeminarsMay 29, 2026: Modernize Your Course Materials with Documents in Blackboard at Gordon Palmer HallDiscover how to efficiently create, organize, and share course materials using Documents in Blackboard Ultra. Learn best practices for building engaging content that streamlines the student experience and enhances your course delivery.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5208400399070633.210751-87.542476Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 -05002026-05-29T10:00:00-05:00https://calendar.ua.edu/event/modernize-your-course-materials-with-documents-in-blackboardWorkshops and Seminars