February 22, 2018, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningTake your PowerPoint Slideshows to the Next Level Are you (and your students) tired of the same old PowerPoint slideshows? Would you like a few different ways to take your slideshows to the next level? Well, then you’ve come to the right place! We have several new resources to help you do just that. … read more
February 8, 2018, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningBigBlueButton Deeper Dive Take a deeper dive into BigBlueButton and learn about how you can get started using this in your Canvas course right away. Create a New Conference with BigBlueButton Invite Students to Join Your Conference Record Your Conference Share Your Conference Recording … read more
February 8, 2018, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningZoom VS BigBlueButton Which One Should You Use? Zoom and BigBlueButton are both “video conferencing” tools, and they have a lot in common. But, they also have some important differences. And deciding which one you should use will depend in large part on what exactly you want to do. … read more
October 4, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Teaching & LearningZoom & BigBlueButton: Web Conferencing Made Easy Do you ever have guest lecturers who can’t be THERE with you and your students in class? Do you ever wish you could offer ‘virtual office hours’ for your students? Would you like to let students work together in a virtual space that doesn’t require them being in the same room? Do you need to record a webinar that you can share with students later on? Well, luckily, there are two tools available to you to let you do all that and more. … read more
September 11, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & AppsGetting Started in Our New 1st Floor Classrooms Whether you haven’t yet had a chance to really explore our new first-floor classrooms, or you’d like a quick refresher before your next class, these three short videos (12 minutes total) will give you a quick overview of how to use the new technology in each classroom as well as some tips regarding what to do and what NOT to do. … read more
May 24, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningA Curated Toolkit for Instructors The Faculty Innovation Center (FIC) recently unveiled a new website full of resources just for you! Called “QUICK FIC Solutions – A Curated Toolkit for Instructors”, this website contains more than 50 short videos that will show you tips and best practices for everything from dealing with difficult students to how to incorporate technology into your classes. … read more
April 7, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningHow to create a video for a class – Teaching in Higher Ed I have been talking often about the learning management system (LMS), Canvas, these past few days. We are switching over to it for the coming academic year, which, according to my calculations, starts in about two and a half seconds. One of the many features I appreciate about it is how easy it is to […] Source: How to create a video for a class – Teaching in Higher Ed
March 23, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningGetting Started with YouTube If 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
March 19, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & AppsAdding Narration to PowerPoint Slideshows There 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
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