CIT Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why should I participate in the CIT program?
A. With ever increasing advancements in technology come new challenges for the educator. The CIT program is designed by faculty for faculty to help with these challenges. The faculty-led CIT Advisory Committee is always looking at ways to improve existing courses and develop new courses that apply to technology in education, and in this way make the teaching/learning experience more effective, more dynamic, and more exciting for faculty and student.
Q. Do I have to complete the Basic Certificate before “applying” to teach distance education classes?
A. No, the requirements have changed. There are now six required courses. To read the new requirements and get the application, go to Getting Involved in Distance Education.
Q. How will I get credit for the classes I take?
A. The Instructor will turn in the class roster that you signed in class as proof of your attendance. You will also be given a certificate of attendance. Keep this certificate for proof of attendance if there are any questions or concerns about credit.
Q. How long do I have to complete a certificate?
A. You should finish the certificate(s) approximately two years from the time you enroll in the program.
Q. Can Full-time or Part-time staff members take classes and/or complete the certificate(s)?
A. Yes, but there is no compensation for staff members.
Q. Where do I enroll for classes in the CIT program?
A. Go to the CIT page for instructions on how to register.
Q. I'm going to be late to a training session or I need to leave early. Is this a problem?
A. Yes. Training sessions are designed to begin and end on time. If you miss the beginning of class, it would require stopping the training to catch you up to where everyone else already is, and this would take time needed to continue training. You need to be on time for the training classes. A class may end earlier than expected, but it does not begin later than the published schedule.
Q. Who is my college's Instructional Design Coordinator (IDC) and BB Vista Administrator?
A. Please visit the Training Guides page for information on your IDC, your BB Vista Administrator, and CIC locations.
Q. What do I need to do to teach a Hybrid course in Blackboard Vista?
A. First, faculty wishing to teach a Hybrid class in BB Vista should consult with their Chair. Next, they should fill out the Class Creation form, secure the required signature, and provide proof of training. The Chair identifies the class (CRN) in PeopleSoft and attach the faculty member for that class. The Chair signs the form and gives a copy to the faculty member.
Q. What Learning Contexts and Roles do I need to create my own sections in Blackboard Vista?
A. You will need COURSE and SECTION Learning Contexts with DESIGNER and INSTRUCTOR roles.
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Q. I have developed a section in the SANDBOX and want to transfer it to the LIVE section. When I login to the live section, I cannot see the SANDBOX section because I am using a different login name. How do I remedy this?
A. You need to add your PeopleSoft login ID (firstname.lastname) to your SANDBOX sections (as Section Instructor/Section Designer) using the ADMINISTRATION tab to do this. Refer to the Blackboard Vista 1 Training Guide for further information.
Q. Can I develop my new Blackboard section in the LIVE Division instead of the Sandbox division?
A. Yes, as long as you have a section in the LIVE division available to you. Sections in the LIVE divisions (as opposed to the SANDBOX divisions) are produced automatically by PeopleSoft.
Updated 11/03/09
