We all have questions about copyright, what is fair use and what may be in the public domain. Students may be on heightened alert about copyright when preparing presentations and final papers. However, copyright considerations are equally as critical when putting together promotional materials for club events or updating a social media site. Consider including…
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“Taking Notes by Hand Benefits Recall, Researchers Find” by Dana Perez-Hernandez, Wired Campus Why this matters: Laptops can be a distraction in the classroom, but some students insist on the devices for note taking. While tech can facilitate speedy lecture transcription for fast typists, a pencil and paper may actually provide stronger learning outcomes according…
End of the Semester Moodle Reminders
Now that classes have ended and final exams are scheduled to begin May 2nd, we have some important Moodle grading and end-of-semester information to share with you: Grading with Moodle Tips for avoiding Moodle Gradebook conflicts and overrides Transferring grades to Moodle from SPIRE For complete details on all of these topics, keep reading below.
Today’s Topic: Robots & Drones
50 years ago, Isaac Asimov predicted that “Robots will neither be common nor very good in 2014, but they will be in existence.” Well, robots are acting as housekeepers (think of the Jetson’s housekeeper, Rosie,) but they are capable of performing tasks and even communicating with humans and one another. Take a look at…
Let Students “Drive” in the Classroom
Suzanne Surina Baur, a Technology Resource Teacher from Southeastern Cooperative Educational Program in Norfolk, Virginia, suggests ways to have students drive their learning in class. She notes that being lectured to or talked at makes it hard for students to be engage with the material and take ownership of their learning. Read her suggestions at…
Innovative Technology
This week, we would like to share a few interesting technology products that may not necessarily have a direct impact on teaching and learning. However, they could spark conversations and potentially ideas that indirectly influence teaching. Besides, some of these innovations are really cool. You need to hear about them if you have not already.
Key Mobile Apps for Faculty and Student
Smartphones and tablets are important tool for students and faculty. A number of applications for these devices help keep one organized, support efficiency, conserve resources and assist with production of materials.
Using Social Media to Engage Students and Foster Learning
Can Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and the likes support learning? They most certainly can. Social media engages students with you, their classmates, current affairs and online resources. Below are a few links to resources with suggestions for using social media in any classroom setting. Guide to Social Media in the Classroom http://www.edutopia.org/blog/guidebook-social-media-in-classroom-vicki-davis That’s Pinteresting! How educators…
Going Digital Can Enhance Learning
Have you considered going all digital to support learning in and outside the classroom? Does the idea go counter to your pedagogical practices or seem daunting? Dr. Lynda Haas of the University of California offers her reasons for going completely digital in her writing classes in a recent Faculty Focus article. Some of her approaches…
February 2014 Moodle News and Update
Hello! We have rolled out two new tools that will be available when Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 Moodle course requests open on Monday, March 31st. Both tools should come in handy for setting up new courses and reusing previous courses. Let us know how you like them! In addition, we have information on some…
New Media Consortium Report > 2014 Higher Education Edition
The Horizon Report The 2014 Report identifies emerging technologies that will influence teaching and learning over the next 1-to-5 years. Among the key trends encouraging an immediate adoption of technology are the Pervasive use of social media Increased offering of fully online, hybrid and collaborative learning models Acceptance of data-driven learning and assessment Emphasis on…
Moodle Grading & Unintended Overrides
We are well into the spring semester with assignments and projects now coming due. To avoid some of the grading conflicts and unintended overrides in Moodle when multiple graders attempt to make changes to a gradebook at the same time, consider these strategies: Grading In Moodle Course with Multiple Instructors or TAs Manually Edit Grades…