March 16, 2020, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningOnline Teaching Resources Given the circumstances of what’s been happening around the world within the last few weeks, it’s safe to assume that what follows on this page is subject to change. That said, this is one of the resources available to you as you begin preparing to teach your classes completely on line beginning March 30th. Evaluate and Revise Your Syllabus Update any instructions around participation, assignments/deadlines, and other topics. Submit a Course Plan for Instructional Continuity for each class you teach. The university must have this document for accreditation and other compliance purposes. … read more
March 9, 2020, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningVirtual Teaching and Campus Disruptions By now, we are all aware of the public health issues affecting our campus, our city, and beyond. As this crisis continues to evolve, we will continue working to support Nursing faculty and students alike. So, as you plan your own strategies for continuing instruction, please consider the following options and recommendations: Develop a Plan The School of Nursing, working with partners from all over campus, is working to provide you with all the information necessary to develop a plan specific to your courses and your needs to allow you to continue teaching in the event of campus closure or other disruptions: https://ctl.utexas.edu/keep-teaching. Or, contact me any time if you’d like some assistance developing your “virtual teaching strategy”. … read more
November 21, 2019, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & AppsUsing Zoom in the School of Nursing Classrooms Would you like to use Zoom for your next meeting but don’t know how? Do you want your guest speaker to be able to see and hear your students during Q&A? These questions and more are addressed in the video below.You’ll also learn two key pieces of information if you want to use Zoom in any of the classrooms here in the School of Nursing. … read more
August 8, 2019, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning, TestingIt’s Fall 2019! Ready or not, the Fall semester is upon us. That means it’s time to put the finishing touches on your syllabus, get your Canvas course up and running, make sure all your slideshows are finished, and so much more. In addition to the 10,000 other things on your to-do list, here are a few resources that will help you start the semester strong. … read more
May 1, 2019, Filed Under: TestingThe New Canvas Gradebook The New Canvas Gradebook went live May 28, 2019. And, while most features and functions are the same, there are also some new features. New Features The new Canvas Gradebook includes many features designed to improve the grading experience, especially in classes with large numbers of students and/or assignments. To learn more about the new features, and learn how to use them, click here. You can also learn more here. And, if you’d like to learn about all the different things you can do in the new gradebook, click here. If you’d like to discuss what you’ve read here or anything at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
January 1, 2019, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningIt’s 2019! Start the year (and semester) strong! Ready or not, the Spring semester is upon us. That means it’s time to put the finishing touches on your syllabus, get your Canvas course up and running, make sure all your slideshows are finished, and so much more. In addition to the 10,000 other things on your to-do list, here are a few resources that will help you start the semester strong. … read more
September 14, 2018, Filed Under: Software & AppsGetting Started with EHR Tutor Would you like to begin using EHR Tutor, but don’t know where to start? Well, Dee Baker has created the tutorial below just for you. Click the image below (or the link to download) to open the PowerPoint slideshow and get started.… read more
August 10, 2018, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningStart the Semester Strong! Ready or not, Summer is nearly over and the Fall semester is upon us. That means it time to put the finishing touches on your syllabus, get your Canvas course up and running, make sure all your slideshows are finished, and so much more. Well, in addition to the 10,000 other things on your to-do list, here are a few resources that will help you start the semester strong. … read more
May 22, 2018, Filed Under: Teaching & Learning3 Ways to Get Students to Read Your Syllabus Do you ever wish students would JUST READ THE SYLLABUS? If so, you’re not alone. And, we’re going to explore 3 specific things you can do to get students reading (and remembering) your syllabus. … read more
May 10, 2018, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Teaching & LearningNews & Events for May The semester is coming to an end and summer is around the corner, but there’s no shortage of things happening around campus and here in the School of Nursing. Here are just a few that I wanted to share with you and highlight. If you know of anything you’d like to add to future emails, please let me know! Ed Tech Blog Lecture Capture (video recordings and podcasts) on a Budget! – Custom-made resources to help you easily record audio and/or video of your lectures, guest speakers or anything else. … read more