Online classes at the Wildlife Care Academy are taught via Blackboard Collaborate, which bring the classroom experience right to the attendee, without having to travel! The goal of the online classes is to provide live instruction programs that allow interaction between teacher and student like a traditional classroom but via the easily accessible format of a virtual classroom.
Classes will be offered on various days of the week, including weekends, and various times of day, including lunch learning and evenings.
For course descriptions, see the Wildlife Care Academy Course Catalog. Registration for online classes will close 48 hours prior to the start of class.
Spring 2019 Online Class Calendar
DATE | TIME (EST) | CLASS | HOURS | COST | INSTRUCTOR | REGISTRATION |
Saturday, January 12 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | REHAB 101: Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation | 2 | $25.00 | McCartney | CLOSED |
Wednesday, January 23 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | REHAB 310: Songbird Rehabilitation | 2 | $35.00 | Hashem |
CLOSED |
Wednesday, February 13 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
REHAB 317: White-tailed Deer Rehabilitation |
2 | $35.00 | Hashem | CLOSED |
Saturday, February 23 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | REHAB 203: Wildlife Rehabilitation Fundamentals | 2 | $25.00 | McCartney | OPEN Closes 2/21 at 2:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, March 12 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | REHAB 105: Capture, Restraint, Handling, and Transportation | 2 | $25.00 | McCartney | OPEN |
Wednesday, March 20 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
New! NHx 304: Natural History Considerations for Small Mammal Rehabilitation |
2 | $35.00 | Pleasants | OPEN |
Monday, April 15 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | REHAB 101: Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation | 2 | $25.00 | McCartney | OPEN |
Wednesday, April 24 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | REHAB 304: Small Mammal Rehabilitation | 2 | $35.00 | Pleasants | OPEN |
Technical Help for Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
The Wildlife Care Academy’s online classes are taught through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. This easy to use interface allows you to focus on learning, not how to use the software! You do not have to install Java or a launcher. Join the browser-based sessions easily and quickly. There is no need to test your system before class.
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What technology do I need for Wildlife Care Academy classes? Minimum system requirements include:
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What browser should I use? For the best experience, we recommend opening the class sign-in URL on a Windows-based PC using one of these browsers:
While Collaborate supports all browsers, Google ChromeTM or Firefox® (versions 52+) will give you the best experience. Although not recommended, if you are on a Mac®, use Safari® and VoiceOver. |
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Can I watch a video tutorial? This video was designed to give you a quick tour of all the important features and controls in the user interface of Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Note that for Wildlife Care Academy classes, your role is a “participant” and therefore slightly different options may be present in the interface. |
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Where can I get additional assistance? If you have additional questions about using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra as a participant, visit the Collaborate Ultra Help for Participants webpage for help with common issues and links to popular pages. |