Learning Webinars & Community Meetups
Here you can find all the upcoming learning webinars and upcoming meetups for Regional Bluenotes Chapters and Community Interest Groups, as well as all past learning webinars.
Learning webinars for Bluenotes community members are one example of how you can globally connect and share experiences with improvement in mind. Created and presented by experts from Blue® powered institutions and experts from Explorance, these sessions will give you an opportunity to learn best practices from real Blue users.
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Course Evaluations at Boise State University: A case study in “‘Blue’ Turf Thinking”
Over the past few years, Boise State University has been making a concerted effort to evaluate and improve their enterprise course evaluation system. Stakeholders in Academic Affairs and Information Technology looked at internal systems and processes as well as the web-based software tool that delivered the evaluations. This presentation describes Boise State’s transition to Blue from a legacy system (while also transitioning support and administration to central IT) and how it presented opportunities to examine and improve many of their practices, while introducing value adds like universal questions.
In this webinar you will learn about the history of course evaluations at Boise State, what led to transition to Blue, learning about the implementation and how the University has embraced it’s new course evaluation tool.
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Time: 1pm EST
Presented by: Dr. Leif Nelson and Michael Ellis, Boise State University
Bluenotes East Central Chapter Meetup: June 7
Members in the Bluenotes East Central Chapter (recently expanded from the Bluenotes Allegheny Chapter to include all Blue-using institutions in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana) are meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 @ 3pm EDT to connect together and continue discussions on topics relevant to the East Central region. Don't forget to specify the topics you want to discuss together as a community as you register!
Exclusive To: Members in the Bluenotes East Central Chapter
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Time: 3pm EST
Data Journey with Blue (Episode 1 of 3): Preparing the Data
In Episode 1 of this 3-part learning webinar series, we will share with you tips for the first step in your data journey with Blue - preparing the data. Join this webinar to learn answers to key questions that are important in preparing the data, such as:
- How do I connect to Blue (Manual, Direct Feed from the SIS through Data Sync Tool (DST), through an SFTP site)?
- What if I need to bring more data from another source? How can Extension blocks be of help?
- What are the advantages of minimizing the number of datasources?
- Where does DIG fit in the picture?
This learning webinar will also be delivered in French. To register for the French session, please see the separate registration form below.
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time: Three sessions are scheduled for Bluenotes Community members in different time zones worldwide. Select a session that best fits your schedule.
- June 13, 9pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the APAC regions
- June 14, 8am Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the Europe/Africa/Middle East regions
- June 14, 2pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in Americas regions
Presenters: Fernando Sanchez and Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Parcours des données avec Blue (Épisode 1 de 3): Préparation des données
Dans l'épisode 1 de cette série de webinaires d'apprentissage en 3 parties, nous partagerons avec vous des conseils pour la première étape du parcours de vos données avec Blue: la préparation des données. Joignez-vous à ce webinaire pour avoir les réponses aux questions clés qui sont importantes dans la préparation des données, telles que:
- Comment puis-je me connecter à Blue? (manuel, alimentation directe à partir du SIS par le biais du Data Sync Tool (DST), par le biais d'un site SFTP)
- Que faire si j'ai besoin d'apporter plus de données d'une autre source? Comment les blocs d'extension peuvent-ils être utiles?
- Quels sont les avantages d'une réduction du nombre de sources de données?
- Quelle est la place de DIG dans ce contexte?
Date: Mercredi 14 juin 2023
Heure: 10:00 - 11:00 Heure de l'Est
Présentateurs: Fernando Sanchez et Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Ask the Experts! June 2023
In the interactive "Ask the Experts" learning webinar series, Explorance product experts will answer pre-submitted questions from Blue users on a wide range of topics. We encourage you to submit your questions or topics of interest on the registration form below to help tailor this live session to best suit your needs.
This learning webinar is scheduled to be delivered four times for our community members in different time zones worldwide. Register in a time zone that best fits your schedule.
This learning webinar will also be delivered in French. To register for the French session, please see the separate registration form below.
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: Three sessions are scheduled for Bluenotes Community members in different time zones worldwide. Select a session that best fits your schedule.
- June 14, 9pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the APAC regions
- June 15, 8am Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the Europe/Africa/Middle East regions
- June 15, 2pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in Americas regions
Presenters: Mohammed Sheraidah and Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Demandez aux experts! juin 2023
Dans la série de webinaires d'apprentissage interactifs " Demandez aux experts ", les experts en produits d'Explorance répondront aux questions pré-soumises par les utilisateurs de Blue sur un large éventail de sujets. Nous vous encourageons à soumettre vos questions ou sujets d'intérêt sur le formulaire d'inscription ci-dessous afin d'adapter cette session en direct à vos besoins.
Date: Jeudi 15 juin 2023
Heure: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Heure de l'Est
Présentateurs: Mohammed Sheraidah et Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Response Rate Optimization: Engaging Faculty and Students to Improve Response Rates
Given the importance of response rates in the validity of course evaluation results, institutions work hard for response rate optimization. And various research findings indicate that engagement of faculty and students are critical components in achieving higher response rates. In this webinar, we will show you various Blue features and functionalities used by institutions to increase engagement of faculty and students with tips for sharing response rates – how, where, when, and with whom. We will demystify common questions around Response Rate Monitor Dashboard (RRMD), Subject Management (SM), Feedback View, Blue Dashboard and reports in engaging stakeholders to improve response rates.
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: Three sessions are scheduled for Bluenotes Community members in different time zones worldwide. Select a session that best fits your schedule.
- June 20, 9pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the APAC regions
- June 21, 8am Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the Europe/Africa/Middle East regions
- June 21, 2pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in Americas regions
Presenters: Alexandra Rascanu, Nitin Sharma, and Mohammed Sheraidah, Explorance
Bluenotes Atlantic Hurricanes Chapter: June Meetup
Members in the Bluenotes Atlantic Hurricanes Chapter (Blue-using institutions in the Mid/South Atlantic region of the US) are meeting on Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 2pm EDT to connect together and continue discussions on topics relevant to the Mid and South Atlantic region. To gather information prior to the meetup to inform discussion, chapter members are encouraged to enter the topics they wish to discuss by completing the this pre-meeting Google form.
Exclusive To: Members in the Bluenotes Atlantic Hurricanes Chapter
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 2pm Eastern Time
Chapter Co-Chairs: Heather Thompson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Adam Flanders, University of Maryland Global Campus
[Bluenotes Midterm Surveys: June Meetup] Improving the Experience and Adding Value
The Bluenotes Midterm Surveys Community meetup is scheduled on June 28, 2023 at 1pm ET. This meetup's discussion will focus on topics surrounding:
- Harnessing Blue 8 features and functionality
- Blue Connector, including LMS integration, features, and set-up
We will also continue to discuss topics being shared on the Bluenotes Midterm Surveys Discussion forum.
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Time: 1pm Eastern Time
Co-Chairs: Cindy Davis, The Ohio State University & Lisa Votodian, University of Pittsburgh
Data Journey with Blue (Episode 2 of 3): Syncing the Data to Blue
In Episode 2 of this 3-part learning webinar series, we will share with you tips for the second step in your data journey with Blue - syncing your data to Blue. Join this webinar to learn answers to key questions that are important in syncing the data to Blue, such as:
- What is data syncing and how does it work?
- How do I automate the data feed to Blue?
- To sync or not to sync? Not all data needs to be synced. How to go about “smart syncing of data”.
- What is project level filtering and how does it help?
- How do I add or delete data within the project and what is the impact I need to be aware of?
- How will the addition and deletion of data in the SIS impact your projects and reports?
This learning webinar will also be delivered in French. To register for the French session, please see the separate registration form below.
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time: Three sessions are scheduled for Bluenotes Community members in different time zones worldwide. Select a session that best fits your schedule.
- July 11, 9pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the APAC regions
- July 12, 8am Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the Europe/Africa/Middle East regions
- July 12, 2pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in Americas regions
Presenters: Fernando Sanchez and Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Parcours des données avec Blue (Épisode 2 de 3): Synchronisation des données avec Blue
Dans l'épisode 2 de cette série de webinaires d'apprentissage en 3 parties, nous partagerons avec vous des conseils pour la deuxième étape du parcours de vos données avec Blue - la synchronisation de vos données à Blue. Joignez-vous à ce webinaire pour avoir les réponses aux questions clés que vous vous posez sur la synchronisation des données à Blue, telles que:
- Qu'est-ce que la synchronisation des données et comment se déroule t-elle?
- Comment automatiser le flux des données à Blue?
- Synchroniser ou ne pas synchroniser ? Toutes les données n'ont pas besoin d'être synchronisées. Comment procéder à une "synchronisation intelligente des données".
- Qu'est-ce que le filtrage au niveau du projet et en quoi est-il utile?
- Comment ajouter ou supprimer des données au sein d'un projet et quel est l'impact dont je dois être conscient?
- Quel sera l'impact de l'ajout et de la suppression de données dans le SIS (Système d’Information Scolaire) sur vos projets et vos rapports?
Date: Mercredi 12 juillet 2023
Heure: 10:00 - 11:00 Heure de l'Est
Présentateurs: Fernando Sanchez et Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Bluenotes R1 Universities Chapter Meetup: July 19
Members in the Bluenotes R1 Universities Chapter (Blue-using R1 universities in the United States) are meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 2pm EDT to connect and share experiences. Key topics they are interested in discussing, sharing and solving together include:
- cadence of how we run evaluations
- automating with course block
- timing of reports and best practices
- and more!
Exclusive To: Members in the Bluenotes R1 Universities Chapter
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Time: 2pm Eastern Time
Facilitated by Chapter Co-Chairs: Lisa Emery, University of Michigan & Paul Creed III, Kent State University
Data Journey with Blue (Episode 3 of 3): End-to-End Automation & Delegation for Engagement
Now that you know how to prepare your data and how to sync the data to Blue, in this last episode of this 3-part learning webinar series, we will share with you tips for the final step in your data journey with Blue - end-to-end automation and delegation. Join this webinar to learn about important features and functionalities that make end-to-end automation and delegation with Blue efficient, such as:
- Giving permissions to change the data within the project (Subject Management)
- Automating the report delivery
- Updating projects after expiry - when and how to do it
- To be continued!
This learning webinar will also be delivered in French. To register for the French session, please see the separate registration form below.
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Time: Three sessions are scheduled for Bluenotes Community members in different time zones worldwide. Select a session that best fits your schedule.
- September 26, 9pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the APAC regions
- September 27, 8am Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the Europe/Africa/Middle East regions
- September 27, 2pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in Americas regions
Presenters: Fernando Sanchez and Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Parcours des données avec Blue (Épisode 3 de 3): Automatisation de bout en bout et délégation pour l'engagement
Maintenant que vous savez comment préparer vos données et comment synchroniser les données avec Blue, dans ce dernier épisode de cette série de webinaires d'apprentissage en trois parties, nous partagerons avec vous des conseils pour l'étape finale du parcours de vos données avec Blue - l'automatisation et la délégation de bout en bout. Joignez-vous à ce webinaire pour apprendre des caractéristiques et des fonctionnalités importantes qui rendent l'automatisation et la délégation de bout en bout avec Blue efficaces, telles que:
- Donner des permissions pour changer les données à l'intérieur du projet (Gestion des sujets)
- Automatiser la livraison des rapports
- Mettre à jour les projets après leur expiration
- Quand et comment le faire
- À suivre !
Date: Mercredi 27 septembre 2023
Heure: 10:00 - 11:00 Heure de l'Est
Présentateurs: Fernando Sanchez et Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Ask the Experts! October 2023
In the interactive "Ask the Experts" learning webinar series, Explorance product experts will answer pre-submitted questions from Blue users on a wide range of topics. We encourage you to submit your questions or topics of interest on the registration form below to help tailor this live session to best suit your needs.
This learning webinar is scheduled to be delivered four times for our community members in different time zones worldwide. Register in a time zone that best fits your schedule.
This learning webinar will also be delivered in French. To register for the French session, please see the separate registration form below.
Date: Wednesday, October 18 , 2023
Time: Three sessions are scheduled for Bluenotes Community members in different time zones worldwide. Select a session that best fits your schedule.
- October 17, 9pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the APAC regions
- October 18, 8am Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in the Europe/Africa/Middle East regions
- October 18, 2pm Eastern time zone, mainly for customers in Americas regions
Presenters: Mohammed Sheraidah and Krimo Bouaou, Explorance
Demandez aux experts! octobre 2023
Dans la série de webinaires d'apprentissage interactifs " Demandez aux experts ", les experts en produits d'Explorance répondront aux questions pré-soumises par les utilisateurs de Blue sur un large éventail de sujets. Nous vous encourageons à soumettre vos questions ou sujets d'intérêt sur le formulaire d'inscription ci-dessous afin d'adapter cette session en direct à vos besoins.
Date: Mercredi 18 octobre 2023
Heure: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Heure de l'Est
Présentateurs: Mohammed Sheraidah et Krimo Bouaou, Explorance