Beginning with the Spring 2012 semester, the University will have a new version of Blackboard - version 9.1. The January BEST Institute will mainly consist of the new and enhanced features of this latest version. In addition, favorite sessions such as Facebook, Twitter & Skype along with Adobe Connect will also be available.

Sponsored by University Technology Services and the Center for Teaching Excellence, the BEST Institute is available for all faculty and instructors. Registration is required.

Here is a list of the classes available during the January BEST Institute 2012:
**Click here for a full listing of courses and descriptions (.pdf)**

• Adobe Connect
• Assessment Tools and Techniques in Distributed Learning Environments
• Beginning Online Teaching
• Blackboard 9.1 (For additional information about the Blackboard 9.1 upgrade, please click here.)
  • New & Enhanced Features
  • Assignments & Safe Assignments
  • Basics / Getting Started
  • Content Collection & ePortfolio
  • Grade Center
  • Self & Peer Evaluations
  • Test & Surveys
  • Wiki, Blogs and Discussion Board
• Digital Natives: Connecting with your students
• Facebook, Twitter and Skype @ USC
• Web 2.0 Technologies