Pittsburgh Bb User Group - Fall 2005 Conference Home

This conference has occurred. The information below will direct you to the events of the conference.

Please use the Program link to view session information, abstracts, and presentations if available.


3rd Annual Pittsburgh Blackboard Users Group Conference
Duquesne University - November 21 and 22, 2005

The Pittsburgh Blackboard Users Group wishes to thank the conference attendees, presenters, and sponsors for making the Nov. 2005 Conference hosted by Duquesne University a great success! A very special thank you goes to Matthew Pittinsky, Chairman of Blackboard for delivering the keynote address on Monday and to the Blackboard team who came to the conference to listen to attendees and presenters regarding their use of Blackboard in teaching and learning.

Check back in a few days to find pictures, quotes, and conference highlights!

To view video of the opening and keynote presentations as well as abstracts and session presentations, please click on the Program menu link to the left. To view a video of either opening session, click on the link below.

Monday's Keynote: Matthew Serbin Pittinsky, Blackboard, Inc. Chairman and Co-Founder.
Topic: "The Wired Tower: Perspectives on eLearning."
View video of conference welcome, introductions, and keynote

Tuesday's Keynote: Melissa Anderson, Sr. Pedagogical Advisor and Pepperdine University faculty
Topic: “Pedagogical Impact of e-Learning on Teaching and Learning
View video of introduction and keynote

Thank you to Sonic Foundry/Media Site Live and Duquesne's Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing for use of their equipment to capture the opening session and keynotes.