UT Shield

Educational Technology & Design in the School of Nursing

The University of Texas at Austin

Serving the instructional design & educational technology needs of faculty in UT's School of Nursing

Educational Technology & Design in the School of Nursing

Serving the instructional design & educational technology needs of faculty in UT's School of Nursing
  • Home
  • Canvas
    • Discussions in Canvas
    • Question Banks in Canvas
    • Student Resources
    • Canvas Quick Links
  • Resources
  • Technology
    • Zoom
    • Proctorio
    • Student Laptop Recommendations
    • Classroom Response Systems
    • File Sharing & Cloud Storage
  • Contact
    • Open Office Hours
    • Office Hours

Archives for March 2017

Posted on March 24, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Software & Apps | Tagged With: Canvas, Dynamic, Google Apps, Google Drive, Rich Content Editor

Google Apps in Canvas

screen-shot-2017-03-24-at-9-04-03-amLike most people, you’ve probably been using Google for ages now. And, I guarantee your students have been too. It’s also likely that your students are not just using Google to search for things, but they’re probably also using Google Apps and Google Drive to create and share documents.

The good news is, that now you and your students share documents, without ever leaving your Canvas course.

… read more 

Posted on March 23, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Engagement, Media, Rich Content Editor, Video

Getting Started with YouTube

 

screen-shot-2017-03-24-at-2-17-34-pmIf you’re anything like me, when you think of YouTube you probably think of cat videos and other sorts of general silliness.

But over the last few years, YouTube has grown by leaps and bounds and become the third most-visited Website (after Google and Facebook). It’s also quickly outpacing both network and cable television, especially with younger viewers.

Learn more here.

… read more 

Posted on March 19, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps | Tagged With: Audio, Narration, PowerPoint, Video

Adding Narration to PowerPoint Slideshows

05-09-2014-powerpoint-logoThere are lots of ways you can record things for future use. And, there are just as many reasons you might want to.

For example, you can record audio or video directly into you Canvas course. This would be a great way to add a human touch to the instructions for an assignment.

… read more 

Posted on March 18, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps | Tagged With: Adobe Connect, Conference, Media, Screencast, Video, Virtual

Getting Started with Adobe Connect

adobeconnectAdobe Connect is one of the remote conferencing tools available for use by UT faculty and staff. It does not directly integrate with Canvas, but you can use it to conduct virtual lectures, conference calls, virtual offices hours, and more.

The first thing you’ll need to do is register via UT’s Service Now website.

… read more 

Posted on March 15, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Testing | Tagged With: Clicker, Discussion, Engagement, Quiz, Test Prep

Getting Started with Kahoot!

One thing instructors frequently mention is a lack of student engagement in their classes. Or, they’re looking for ways to increase interaction with and between students.

Maybe instead, you’re looking for a way to “check in” with your students during a long lecture and check their understanding; or, you just want to break up the monotony of a 3-hour lecture (as much for yourself as for your students). Or maybe you just want to liven things up in your course and help students relax a little before a stressful exam.

AND, what if on top of all that, you’re looking for a tool that’s not only easy to use, by free?   

… read more 

Posted on March 10, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Software & Apps | Tagged With: Canvas, Dynamic, Google Drive, Media, UT Box

Dynamic Content in Canvas

computerWhat is dynamic content?
And why should you consider using it (if you’re not already)?
How can it make your Canvas course more enjoyable for your students?
And maybe most importantly… how can it make your life easier?

… read more 

Posted on March 4, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: FUN, Image, Visuals, Word Cloud

Word Clouds are (still) Cool

word-cloudWord clouds have been around for years now and have been used in every level of education and probably every conceivable subject area.

Though they may sometimes be overused or even seem a little hokey, they are also a REALLY easy way to add a little visual flare to your class or lecture. Plus, they’re super easy to make and completely free!

If you’re looking for a tool that will let you create word clouds in any shape you like (like an apple!), with your choice of colors, and as many words as you like, then check out WordArt.com.

… read more 

Posted on March 3, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps | Tagged With: Audio, Camtasia, Screencast, Screenflow, Video

Screencasting – Beyond the Basics

videocameraclassicSo you’ve been creating short screencast videos using Screencast-O-Matic or some other free option and now you’re ready to take your videos to the next level.

Or maybe you’re just tired of being limited to 15 minutes and so few editing options.

In that case, now it’s time to think about paying for one of the numerous options out there.

… read more 

Posted on March 2, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps | Tagged With: Audio, Media, Screencast, Video

Screencasting Basics

videocameraclassicOne of the easiest ways you can create student-centered, engaging materials for your in-person, hybrid, or online courses is with screencasts.

Wikipedia defines “screencast” as a digital recording of a computer screen, often containing audio narration.

But you might be thinking that the software is hard to learn or that you don’t have time for editing and so on.

… read more 

Posted on March 1, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps | Tagged With: Assignment, Audio, Canvas, Discussion, Page, Quiz, Rich Content Editor, Speedgrader, Video

Recording Audio or Video into Your Canvas Course

There are lots of different ways you can add engaging, interactive content to your courses and you don’t even have to leave Canvas to do it.

Using the features built right in to Canvas’ Rich Content Editor and your computer’s webcam and microphone, you can record video or audio directly into any page, quiz, assignment or discussion with your course. Your students can even do the same thing.

… read more 

Contact Info

swhite@nursing.utexas.edu
512-232-9262
NUR 5.194A

Canvas, Zoom, Proctorio, and more

  • Canvas
    • Discussions in Canvas
    • Question Banks in Canvas
    • Student Resources
    • Canvas Quick Links
  • Contact
    • Office Hours
  • Resources
  • Technology
    • Classroom Response Systems
    • File Sharing & Cloud Storage
    • Proctorio
    • Student Laptop Recommendations
    • Zoom

Recent Posts

  • Mac Laptops & Classroom Speakers – known issues
  • Fall 2021 Teaching Technology update
  • You need help. So, who can you call?
  • Create Your Own Canvas Course Navigation
  • Add Zoom Office Hours to Canvas Navigation

Archives

  • August 2021
  • February 2021
  • December 2020
  • October 2020
  • August 2020
  • June 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • January 2020
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • August 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017

UT Home | Emergency Information | Site Policies | Web Accessibility | Web Privacy | Adobe Reader

© The University of Texas at Austin 2023

  • UT Austin
  • UT Blogs
  • Log in
  • Home
  • Canvas
    • Discussions in Canvas
    • Question Banks in Canvas
    • Student Resources
    • Canvas Quick Links
  • Resources
  • Technology
    • Zoom
    • Proctorio
    • Student Laptop Recommendations
    • Classroom Response Systems
    • File Sharing & Cloud Storage
  • Contact
    • Open Office Hours
    • Office Hours