This blog has showcased a number of different technologies and tips, but you might wonder does anyone actually use them. Read how some of these technologies are being used Clickers – Can be used for content or test review. They are used when discussing sensitive topics to students opinions and input. Team challenges are another … Read more
Most of us have Office 2007 which can easily convert a file to a pdf. But if you don’t have this Office suite or you have something besides a document to convert try this handy online converter. Docs, images to PDF
As we near midterm just a reminder if you are using SafeAssignment for students to turn in papers to “Synchronize your Course”. And a good use of your old cell phones and a true recycle tip can be found on ITCS’s Tech Tips Blog http://blog.ecu.edu/sites/techtips/
Too many courses listed on your BB home page? Can’t find your current courses? Just click on the little pencil icon on the right side of your My Courses Banner, uncheck those courses you do not want to view on your Blackboard homepage. The courses will no longer be listed but are easily accessible by just … Read more
So much email we often hit delete without even reviewing. Weekly tips from ITCS on Security are ones to be reviewed. As they have indicated
** OCTOBER is National Cyber Security Awareness Month **
Click on this link http://www.ecu.edu/itsecurity/securityaware09.cfm for information on phishing and vishing.
If you also are working from home as many of us do you might want to check out this site http://www.staysafeonline.org/content/home-users to make sure your home computer is also protected.
Working with others? Problems with attaching large files to emails. Why not set up a Sharepoint site. SharePoint is a browser-based content management system that allows groups, such as a project team or class, to set up a centralized, password-protected Web space for document sharing, online meetings, event planning and more. Sites are initially limited … Read more
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All the “Smart” classes have a sympodium which allow you to write directly on your PowerPoint presentation, Word document, Excel file or whatever program you might be working on. Your writing can be saved into a pdf or html file for distribution to your students. But we at OET often hear that writing on the … Read more
You have been making recordings of your lecture using Mediasite. But are they watching, listening? If they are how long? Mediasite 5 now can generate reports which will generate that information and more. Whether it be a specific presentation or a specific user we can quickly and easily compile a report for you with your … Read more
From Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS “RSS (most commonly translated as “Really Simple Syndication” but sometimes “Rich Site Summary”) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format.” You can subscribe to this blog’s RSS by clicking the link on the bottom right. … Read more