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
April 23, 2017, Filed Under: Software & AppsVirtual Office Hours Virtual Office Hours Traditionally, office hours offer a predetermined time and place where students can visit with faculty for any of a number of different reasons. But sometimes, scheduling conflicts might arise, life might get in the way and students just can’t make it to your office when you’re available. … read more
March 18, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & AppsGetting Started with Adobe Connect Adobe 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