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University 101 Programs

Summer Workshops

Workshops are offered throughout the summer that are designed to meet the varying needs of our instructors. 

Summer workshops are open to all Instructors, Peer Leaders, and Graduate Leaders. A couple of the workshops will take place virtually on Zoom and recordings will be added to this website following those workshops.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jasmine Carter  .

Presenters: Jasmine Carter and Katie Hopkins 

Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2006 

The course calendar is an important component of your syllabus.  This workshop will provide best practices for constructing your calendar and time in small groups to work through syllabus questions and ideas.  

Presenters: Jasmine Carter, Callyn Fahey, and Katie Hopkins 

Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2006 

Blackboard is an important learning management system that your students will use throughout their time at USC. It is expected that instructors use this technology for their class. This session will provide instructors with the opportunity to work on their Blackboard pages (uploading content and setting up the gradebook) while having the space to collaborate with other instructors and the support of the U101 staff.  

Presenters: U101 Staff

Location: Zoom 

In this webinar, the University 101 Staff will provide important updates, review the available resources that can assist you in teaching this fall, and discuss upcoming fall faculty development events. 

 

Blackboard Basics

Presenters:  Jasmine Carter, Callyn Fahey, and Katie Hopkins 

Blackboard is an important learning management system that your students will use throughout their time at USC. It is expected that instructors use this technology for their class. This workshop will outline three levels of use for instructors to consider to effectively use Blackboard and serve as a tutorial of how to navigate Blackboard Ultra Course View. From posting your course syllabus, assignments and grades, your students will appreciate and expect your use of this tool in your class. 

Enhancing your U101 Class Tour of the Anne Frank Center

Presenters: Anne Frank Center staff 
This workshop equips instructors with suggested guidance to prepare students for their visit to the Anne Frank Center. During the session, we will provide guidance for all aspects of the visit (pre-tour, tour, post-tour) so that your students are ready to have a meaningful and enriching experience. 


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