Tagging onto the today’s Technology Digest if you haven’t checked it out I recommend it as there are some neat tips and good information. One I want to highlight is Skype for Business/Microsoft Lync which can be used for communication and interaction in the classroom. Guest lecturers can join your class and even present content from their … Read more
If you are used to seeing this but now you may see this don’t worry it still works the same just a different icon. It is unified communications platform that is available to students, faculty and staff, which integrates seamlessly with email, calendar and the ECU address book* to allow instant text messages, … Read more
All does not have to stop. Yes please all be careful but with the aid of our technological devices, we can continue to deliver course material to students during a shutdown. Preparedness is the key. All faculty should have all course content on blackboard or some other web site for students who can’t get to … Read more
Doodle let’s meet! One of our colleagues sent me an email suggesting that I blog about this “neat free application to coordinate meeting dates and times.” www.doodle.com I had seen it from another colleague who used it to coordinate some meeting times with students, ie. scheduling Centra sessions, Skype sessions or other types of meetings. … Read more
Headlines say “Flu picks up steam across the U.S.” Preparedness is the key. All faculty should have all course content on Blackboard or some other web site for students who can’t get to class. Such Blackboard sites need not be elaborate. OET can help set up these “emergency” Blackboard courses but it does need to … Read more
There is Skype but for a more secure and supported tool, Lync Lync adds sharing and collaboration tools so users can meet online, give a presentation, brainstorm using a whiteboard, share desktop/applicationsand more. One of the most-requested Lync features is the ability to invite non-ECU participants to a meeting or presentation. Available for both Mac … Read more
Good Night Irene – Lead Belly Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene I’ll see you in my dreams Music and lyrics by Huddie Ledbetter and John Lomax, 1950 As we wait for Irene to arrive we will repeat an old post! Before the storm ECU Officials are reminding us to have plans in … Read more
Earl, Fiona, Gaston H1N1? Before the storm ECU Officials are reminding us to have plans in place to protect university life and property in case of adverse weather (primarily, hurricanes during this time of year). Were you aware that, with the aid of our technological devices, we can continue to deliver course material to students … Read more
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