About engaging students with video polling, quizzing and commenting extends to current events. Anyone remember H1N1 virus, well a posting done on this blog in September 2009 addresses being prepared. With Blackboard and Canvas content can be delivered and Mediasite Desktop Recorder and Canvas Studio are ways to record lectures, give updates and keep everyone … Read more
Mid-semester, spring break and still a lot to learn! Quizzing mid-video to measure progress, Polling to see if they understand in real time. Students can also comment and discuss during the recording and then annotate with additional comments and dialogs. Additionally students can email questions directly to you. Create a collection of video tutorials, topics … Read more
Apparently at some point in the past 15 years someone asked about the app Wunderlist. I researched and joined and now have gotten the message it is retiring to be replaced my Microsoft To Do. So while researching this app, available by clicking the App Launcher from my Office 365 I checked it out. So … Read more
WebEx – access directly from ECU hamburger menu or the app, schedule a meeting or start directly once you access. Recordings can be recorded and shared. Teams – 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 was … Read more
Have you checked out Laupus Library’s VR lab? The VR Lab @ Laupus Library is a virtual reality learning and development workspace that includes five state of the art virtual reality workstations and is available to ECU students, staff, and faculty. The lab’s hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm during normal library hours. The … Read more
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CrashPlan Backup Utility Computer crashes and accidental deletions happen. But lost data is a thing of the past with CrashPlan backup utility. DatAdvantage Security Reporting DatAdvantage tracks permissions and data changes on Piratedrive and emails a report to folder owners. Useful for department Piratedrive folders. If you are a folder administrator and wish to add … Read more
I was reading an article about making an online course great and this one tip really stood out to me – “Explain the purpose of the various modules and content to the students, as well as why particular technology is being used for the various activities. As one instructor observed, “The students need to understand what … Read more
Lots of new! Many are trying the new LMS Canvas, remember to post in Blackboard that your course is being offered in Canvas and provide the link. All rooms have the Turning Point Response ware to use with either PowerPoint or quick questions and students can use their phone or computer to answer questions. All … Read more