You planned on showing a VHS tape in class. You popped the tape in, hit VCR on the Crestron Unit, hit Project Source and you could hear it but not see it. Unfortunately this scenario has happened in recent weeks. One way to avoid having to just listen to your tape is to have … Read more
Their homepage states “Sure, there are loads of free screen capture tools, but this is not another cheesy, spreadsheet-looking one. This one offers directness, ease of use, and does it with style.” This one works, it’s free and easy to use. PrtScr Hint: To get a square/rectangle capture press control and left click. Snag-It costs … 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
Before anyone gets sick
Students are encouraged to have a “study buddy.” These people can be a go-between for sick students and their respective faculty members. Likewise, faculty should have a “teaching buddy.” The buddy should have a copy of the syllabus and access to the Blackboard course and the Mediasite presentations, if appropriate. Faculty uncomfortable with this should at least give the Office of Educational Technology (OET) access to the Blackboard courses (we already have access to the Mediasite presentations) so we can give the “buddy” appropriate access if necessary due to illness.