To the nomination committee for selecting me to received the Dean’s Award at Convocation. It is much appreciated. So to keep with start of semester tradition This blog offers lots of tips and reminders, you can easily search in the box at the bottom right. OET is just a phone call, email, instant message or … Read more
With the start of the semester some gentle hints. Thanking you in advance! Those who are recording please remember to press the button on the front of the mic so that it turns green or blinks slowly for those who are color blind and PLEASE remember to replace the mic in its charging cradle upon the … Read more
Student Blackboard Support Faculty Blackboard Start of Semester Tips Embedding Mediasite into Blackboard Video Release Form Requirements for Viewing a Mediasite Presentation DE Orientation SABA Web Conferencing Using Pirate Port Using VPN to Connect Remotely Using Online Tools Just to get you started! and here is the answer to one of many questions how to … Read more
A few years ago I did the countdown to fall semester. I received various comments and some groans but in less than 3 weeks we have many new students and returning students headed into our classrooms so are a few resources to check out! Some BB tips and some connecting with others in and around … Read more
Want to get to know your students quickly, try having them create a homepage blog, try using clickers gives them a bit of anonymity. Perhaps a video introduction would be a way to get to know your distance ed students. Need to set up presentation or meeting schedules there are easy to use apps to … Read more
Just what is Pokemon Go? If you’ve been on the internet — or, um, outside — lately, you may have noticed that a game called Pokémon Go is suddenly taking the world by storm. It may have you wondering, especially if you were born before 1984, just what the hell is going on. From http://www.vox.com/2016/7/12/12159304/pokemon-go-game-ios-android And if … Read more
One of the frequent questions that comes across my desk is “how can we connect to someone virtually?” ITCS provides a few services which enable you to connect virtually. Click here to find more information on using them. We have hardware Videoconference system in 1355. All classrooms are equipped with cameras and microphones and our … Read more
Why not create a “New Student Orientation” blog site to get them ready for Fall Semester. Click here for information on getting your blog setup. Contact OET or check out OET’s WordPress blog for how to information!
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In the news recently was Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion As your students go out into the “real” world beyond academia LinkedIn is one way for them to network outside of Facebook and other social media tools. Here are some tips on creating the … Read more