4 weeks til reading day and so much to cover. Desktop recording and/or classroom capture may be ways to review content as well as adding content to be discussed in class or for additional study resource. All of our general classrooms have what I call the Mediasite Easy Button, just select Mediasite and press Record, … 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!
Yes with a recent upgrade we can set up what is called a “Channel” which will give your students a “YouTube” type of experience when viewing videos and will allow them to make comments about the recordings as well annotate within a specific point in a video. This link will let you see what it … Read more
Posted this last September and repeating now. “ Hurricane Season is in full force this year. And last year’s letter M is not a distant memory for most of us. Nor was I(rene) a few years ago. So I will repeat myself this week and remind everyone that with technology you can keep up with … Read more
My-Mediasite7.2.2sofo Desktop or Classroom Capture recordings can both be edited along with adding these features, to access your recordings go to My Mediasite and login. Mediasite includes engagement and interactivity features that personalize learning experiences and improve retention. Embed quizzes, automatically score them and export the results to gauge students’ understanding of topics in real … 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
To this blog, as it has been publishing now for 9 years. Through Blackboard, SABA/Centra, Mediasite, Turning Point and more upgrades as well as hurricanes, ice and flu and many changes over the years. Today I will highlight some of the features available after our most recent upgrades. Blackboard – Accessibility rating with Ally, multi … 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
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
Voice Thread is one of the newer tools available for faculty to use. It was piloted Fall and Spring semester and now will be available campus-wide! VoiceThread is a web-based platform available through Blackboard, which allows instructors and students to upload slides, images, video, or documents, record audio, video, or text comments, and then invite others … Read more