June 2, 2020, Filed Under: Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningMicrosoft Teams for HIPAA-compliant Video Conferencing The University now recommends the use of Microsoft Teams for those requiring HIPAA-compliant video conferencing options. … read more
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
September 18, 2018, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Teaching & LearningThe Blausen Medical Collection Are you looking for new and innovative ways to help your students understand the complexity of the human body? Do you want to upgrade the outdated images in your PowerPoint slideshows with 3D images? The brand new Blausen Medical Collection may be just the thing you need! … 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
August 7, 2017, Filed Under: Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningAugust 2017 FIC Workshops All workshops will be conducted in SZB 450AF. unless otherwise noted. Workshop Descriptions are located below the schedule. … 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