April 20, 2020, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningEasy-to-follow Best Practices for Recording Video Whether you’re using a smart phone, a laptop, or anything else, it’s easier than ever to record video. But that means it’s also easier than ever to make mistakes. So, this page is here to help you avoid the most common errors and learn 5 easy-to-follow best practices that will make your next video better. … read more
March 25, 2020, Filed Under: Canvas, Media & A/V, Teaching & LearningPlease disable the Panopto Video link in your Canvas course(s). Please disable the Panopto Video link in your Canvas course(s). Instructions below. Yesterday, 3/24/2020, the University enabled a new tool called Panopto in every Canvas course. However, under the circumstances, you probably don’t have hours of free time to spend learning how to use it. So my recommendation to you is that you disable Panopto in all your Canvas courses until further notice. To do that, follow the simple steps illustrated in this 2-minute video, or the 6 steps listed below: https://youtu.be/ZrkZuUGmKAY … read more
March 21, 2020, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningVoiceover PowerPoints Made Easy You need to add narration to a PowerPoint slideshow but you don’t know where to start. This 1 minute, video is a great, simple introduction: … read more
March 19, 2020, Filed Under: Canvas, Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningYou need help. So, what now? You need help. But, who do you call? Especially now that we’re all working remotely, when you need help, it’s not always clear whom to contact. So, here are some guidelines that might help. … read more
March 16, 2020, Filed Under: Canvas, Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning, ZoomOnline 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: Canvas, 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
January 27, 2020, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Teaching & LearningWireless Clickers / Laser Pointers in the School of Nursing Beginning in the Spring 2020 semester, the School of Nursing can no longer provide clickers/laser pointers to faculty the way that we have in the past. Why? … read more
November 21, 2019, Filed Under: Canvas, Media & A/V, Software & Apps, ZoomUsing 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: Canvas, 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
June 5, 2019, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningCamtasia and You Are you teaching in a “flipped classroom”? Do you want to easily add a voice over to your PowerPoint slideshow? Do you have VHS or DVD videos that you wish you could upload into Canvas for future use? … read more