• Are you interested in putting some of your course materials (i.e. syllabi, handouts, grades etc.) online?
• Are you new to Blackboard or would you like a refresher on the basics?
• Are you an Instructor interested in exploring the possibility of putting some of your course materials on the web?
• Have you had some experience with Blackboard, but need a refresher?

If so, this workshop is for you. Using Blackboard, our course management system, you will learn how navigate through Blackboard, post course syllabi, handouts, announcements, and assignments, as well as use other Blackboard features. This workshop is very "hands-on", and uses a Blackboard "Quick Start" template which you can easily customize for your courses. No previous experience with Blackboard needed, but you will need to have some basic computer skills (like attaching files and downloading files). Previous participants have given this workshop four stars!!

What past participants have said:

• "Learning how to insert materials and create content for the Blackboard program was the highlight. Having the template was really helpful."
• "The class was very helpful. The handout was great--more time to work in class and less time taking notes."
• "Even the materials I knew were presented to me in a manner that was not boring at all."
• "The whole workshop was great!"
• "Thanks especially for the templates and other tools."
• "This was my first exposure to Blackboard. It was a great `intro` overview to get me started. I am excited to work with the program and create a very user friendly online class."

Also, 100% of the participants said they would recommend the workshop to their colleagues.

• Need to know how to get started in creating worksheets?
• Want to quickly fill a table with totals?
• Want to graphically convert your data into a simple bar or pie chart?

This 90-minute workshop covers the fundamentals of worksheet creation (entering labels, values, formulas and functions), plus copying and formatting information and building simple charts.

Prerequisite: Basic experience with the Windows environment and Microsoft Word.

If you’re faculty...

• Want to help out the visual learners in your class?
• Tired of writing all those bullet points on the whiteboard?
• Want to enhance your lectures with some images?

If you’re staff...

• Need to create some visual aids for meetings?

This 90-minute workshop shows you how to create simple bullet-point and graphical slides that can be displayed through a data projection system. Examples will be shown of slides shows used in the educational environment. With practice time at the end of the workshop, you can build a simple slide show to take with you.

Prerequisite: General experience with Microsoft Word and the Windows environment.

• Want to create a quick flyer for publicizing a meeting or event?
• Need a new information sign for students or employees?

This 90-minute workshop shows you how Microsoft Publisher can help you make these tasks easy to accomplish. Learn how to combine text and graphics to create simple flyers, brochures, websites or email messages. At the end of the workshop, you can practice these concepts with your own project. Click here for more details.

Prerequisite: General experience with Microsoft Word and the Windows environment.

Level IA provides the framework for diversity and inclusion at Maricopa. Participants will better understand themselves and others as they:

• Increase understanding of their own and others` social identities
• Understand an inclusive definition of diversity
• Strengthen skills in intergroup communication

Prerequisites for Level IA: none. Prerequisites for Level IB is IA

Level IB provides the framework for diversity and inclusion at Maricopa. Participants will better understand themselves and others as they:

• Increase understanding of their own and others` social identities
• Understand an inclusive definition of diversity
• Strengthen skills in intergroup communication

Prerequisites for Level IA: none. Prerequisites for Level IB is IA

Level IIA provides a deeper understanding of the impact of bias on the faculty, staff, students and the organization. Participants will understand the realities of bias in today`s world, and learn to recognize and respond effectively to difficult situations. Participants will:

• Understand the impact of prejudice on the individual
• Recognize harmful comments, attitudes and behaviors in interpersonal relationships
• Develop skills to address harmful comments, attitudes and behaviors
• Begin to understand how the impact of bias supersedes individual actions

Prerequisites for Level IIA is Level IB. Prerequisites for Level IIB is Level IIA.

Level IIB provides a deeper understanding of the impact of bias on the faculty, staff, students and the organization. Participants will understand the realities of bias in today`s world, and learn to recognize and respond effectively to difficult situations. Participants will:

• Understand the impact of prejudice on the individual
• Recognize harmful comments, attitudes and behaviors in interpersonal relationships
• Develop skills to address harmful comments, attitudes and behaviors
• Begin to understand how the impact of bias supersedes individual actions

Prerequisites for Level IIA is Level IB. Prerequisites for Level IIB is Level IIA.

Level IIIA provides participants with an understanding of their own spheres of influence and power in identifying and correcting barriers to ensure an inclusive environment for everyone. Participants will:

• Understand their own role(s) in creating an inclusive environment
• Understand the process of change
• Recognize how and when they can appropriately impact bias at all levels of the organization
• Continue to develop skills in cultural competence and inclusive leadership

Prerequisites for Level IIIA is Level IIB. Prerequisites for Level IIIB is Level IIIA.

Level IIIB provides participants with an understanding of their own spheres of influence and power in identifying and correcting barriers to ensure an inclusive environment for everyone. Participants will:

• Understand their own role(s) in creating an inclusive environment
• Understand the process of change
• Recognize how and when they can appropriately impact bias at all levels of the organization
• Continue to develop skills in cultural competence and inclusive leadership

Prerequisites for Level IIIA is Level IIB. Prerequisites for Level IIIB is Level IIIA.