Reporting from Austin, Texas at the Mediasite Experience User Conference. November 1, 2019, campus will switch from Skype for Business to Teams, Microsoft’s all-in-one, collaboration and communication replacement for Skype. Microsoft Teams boasts many more convenient messaging features, like Individual chat. Message any of your contacts and pick up the conversation anytime, anywhere even if it … Read more
Teams UI
Not really new but a good explanation of two tools available to use for “meeting online”. With both WebEx Cloud and Skype for Business available to ECU users, how do you pick the right online meeting solution? Both tools share collaboration tools, audio and video options, scheduling through Outlook and a “Meet Now” feature. Skype: … Read more
A few start up reminders Section Merge instructions Make Course Available and other tips Lecture_Recording_Request_distributed My Mediasite Desktop Recorder Try Clickers this semester Using Webex to stay in touch Classroom Technology resources. Questions on how to use or need assistance contact OET!
And finals begin. As we all say where did the semester go? Take note of what went well this semester and what did not. Put a calendar reminder if you are not sure you will remember. Ready to try something new for Spring Semester. Various training’s are offered by OET and on Cornerstone. Think about … Read more
Fall Semester 2018 begins. Some start up tips/reminders How do I make my course available to students?Control Panel > Customization > Properties > Set Availability > Yes How do I copy my course from one semester to the next? Blackboard Course Copy Guide How do I merge (or collapse) two or more course sections? Blackboard … Read more
Fall Semester 2018 starts in just 2 months!!!! Fall classes are available on Blackboard, rooms have been assigned. Have you been thinking of trying something new? Flipping the classroom, using clickers, webconferencing, or something really different. Perhaps just a remodeling of your past course is something you would like to explore. Contact this office to … Read more
As instructors you have a wealth of information but sometimes there is someone who may be an “expert” on a topic and having them share their experiences and knowledge can be priceless. Some things to consider when hosting a guest speaker, first will they be lecturing on site or virtually. Depending on their location please … Read more
At a recent meeting with the Instructional Technology Consultant’s (ITC’s) of the university we were introduced to Microsoft Teams. Before I tell you what Teams can do think about this scenario you are involved in multiple projects with multiple people within and outside of ECU wouldn’t it be nice to have all correspondence, files etc … Read more
We are 3 1/2 weeks into the semester and here is a Best Practice that is included for Distance Education content but is a great idea for all classes to check in on “How is the course going?” and “Do you have any suggestions?“ Early feedback surveys or just informal discussions ask students to provide feedback … Read more