The Hub

Blackboard Ultra Open Lab - Takoma Park
2025-09-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-10 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-19 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | ST 328, Takoma Park
Faculty are invited to join the MC Learn Ultra transition team for in-person Blackboard Learn Ultra open labs. Open labs are available on all three main campuses on a drop-in basis with no registration required. Open labs are structured as group Q&A sessions where we work with each attendee in turn to answer questions and provide feedback and resources around MC’s transition to Blackboard Learn Ultra. Please note that open labs do not replace our existing training offerings.
• We encourage everyone to bring your own laptop, charger, and mouse (if desired) to in-person open labs.
• Virtual 1:1 office hours consultations are also available and may be scheduled here: https://outlook.office.com/book/UltraVirtualOfficeHours@montgomerycollege0.onmicrosoft.com

Blackboard Ultra Open Lab - Rockville
2025-09-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-05 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-09 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-16 09:30 - 11:30 and 1 more date | MT 214, Rockville

Blackboard Ultra Open Lab - Takoma Park
2025-09-05 09:30 - 11:30 | ST 331, Takoma Park

Blackboard Ultra Open Lab - Germantown
2025-09-05 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-19 09:30 - 11:30 | PK 170, Germantown

Blackboard Ultra Open Lab - Takoma Park
2025-09-08 09:30 - 11:30 | P3 111, Takoma Park

Blackboard Ultra Open Lab - Takoma Park
2025-09-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | P3 206, Takoma Park

Blackboard Ultra Open Lab - Takoma Park
2025-09-16 09:30 - 11:30 | HC 225, Takoma Park

Faculty Friday Workshops
2025-09-19
Please note: Sessions are encouraged but not required.

Creating Accessible PowerPoint Presentations: Designing Slides for Inclusive and Equitable Learning (In-person at RV)
2025-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | SV 222, Rockville
Are your PowerPoint presentations accessible for all learners? In this one-hour, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create and fix accessibility issues in PowerPoint so your slides meet ADA and Section 508 standards. We will cover practical steps for building accessible presentations from the start and repairing common issues.

Trauma-Informed Teaching for Safe and Inclusive Classrooms (In-person at TPSS)
2025-09-19 10:30 - 11:30 | ST 331, Takoma Park
In times of societal change and uncertainty, students may face challenges that impact their learning, well-being, and sense of belonging. This workshop invites educators to explore trauma-informed practices to better support all learners and create classrooms where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe.

Backward Course Design with AI (In-person at RV)
2025-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | SV 416, Rockville
In this workshop, faculty will explore how to design effective courses by starting with clear, measurable learning outcomes and working backward to design aligned assessments, creative ideas for rubrics, and engaging classroom activities that will contribute to student success. The session will demonstrate how AI can serve as a powerful brainstorming partner throughout the design process.
