In November, ATS purchased and equipped a portable IPAD2 lab for classroom use. We’ve used the lab on a couple of occasions to demonstrate IPADs for faculty. On Wednesday afternoon this week, I used the lab with my ED 414 Children’s Literature class. They will be creating digital booktalks and digital stories later in the […]
Anyone have any thoughts about today’s Apple education event in New York? They announced iBooks 2 for iPad, iBooks Author for Lion, and an iTunes U app for iOS. http://www.apple.com/apple-events/education-january-2012/ http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/01/19Apple-Reinvents-Textbooks-with-iBooks-2-for-iPad.html http://www.apple.com/ibooks-author/ http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/01/19Apple-Unveils-All-New-iTunes-U-App-for-iPad-iPhone-iPod-touch.html
A few years ago Seattle Pacific University’s Dean’s Cabinet asked me to put together a list of eLearning tools that faculty can use if classes are cancelled due to inclement weather. Today’s snowy weather along with a prompting from my boss encouraged me to share an updated version with SPU faculty. Instructional Technology Services provides […]
Well, who really needs more sadness? Still, while we marvel at the tech milestones and cool apps coming at us each day, it is probably worthwhile to take time to consider the other side of that shiny coin. Listen on your iPhone at your own cognitive peril: Mr Daisey and the Apple Factory – This […]
On Tuesday, Jan. 10th, Jason Ohler, Scott Christian and Sam Williams facilitated a workshop for the UP School of Nursing focusing on Online Learning and Teaching. Prior to the workshop, we built a moodle course with research articles and instructional media. Topics included: Instructional Design and Strategies to Achieve Student Learning Outcomes Online and Enhancing […]
In this screencast, David Wicks addresses six questions faculty may have about using the Rubric feature in Blackboard 9.1. The Questions: How should I prepare to create a rubric in Blackboard? How do I enter a rubric in Blackboard? How do I edit the Rubric Grid? How do I associate a rubric with an assessment? […]
We’ve been experimenting with Weebly and find it is much easier for instructors to master. WordPress can be a bit too feature rich at times. Check it out: How Weebly Works
I use Camtasia for Mac and Camtasia Relay to make screencasts of syllabi for my online courses. Recording a syllabus is a good use of my time for a couple of reasons. First, a syllabus screencast cuts down on student frustration and the number of questions I get asked during the first week of class. I […]
We’ve been experimenting with a variety of IPAD apps for faculty to create podcasts. Elena Bernard, UP Business faculty found Explain Everything for the IPAD. She is using it to create podcasts for her Marketing students to present/re…
aka Digital Storytelling 106, from the Univ of Mary Washington and beyond. Jim Groom described this at the 2011 NWACC Instructional Tech Roundtable and set the room on fire. DS106 isn’t your grandfather’s online class — it is an amazing … Continue reading →