Author: Melissa Diers
2018 ECAR Students and Technology Research Study Released
ECAR collaborated with 130 institutions in 9 countries and 36 US states to collect responses from 64,536 students. This research explores technology ownership, use patterns, and expectations as they relate to the student experience. Colleges and universities use these findings to better engage students in the learning process, improve IT services, plan for technology shifts that impact students, […]
Nov 6, 2018
The Chronicle of Higher Education: Using High Tech Tools in the Classroom Webinar
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 1:00 CST Register Professors have a growing number of high-tech teaching tools at their disposal, but many instructors don’t know where to start. In this webinar, Ian Wilhelm, Senior Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Rashad Muhammad, Instructional Designer at Michigan State, answer questions about these tools from professors […]
Oct 25, 2018
To increase communication, capacity and empower both UNMC and Nebraska Medicine employees with global web conferencing needs, IT encourages the use of our licensed instance of ZOOM. Single sign-on makes it easy to set up and login from any internet connected device. All Telehealth users shall continue using Vidyo. To get started with a basic account, visit https://unmc.zoom.us/ and click […]
Mar 8, 2018
Introducing ilos Video training offered by UNO
Have you heard? UNO has a new video content management system called ilos. This system integrates with Canvas and has many great features such as easily recording screencasts and video from your computer, tracking of who watches your video, and closed captioning of videos for free. Want to see what others are saying about ilos? […]
Mar 2, 2018
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Office of Digital Learning is offering an online six-week in-depth exploration of the Canvas learning management system with our Kung Fu Canvas course. Participants will be guided through a series of activities and have the opportunity to interact with colleagues while learning how to use Canvas for an on-campus, […]
Mar 2, 2018
ELI Webinar | Navigating Academic Transformation
Thursday, March 15, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST Registration is FREE for Educause members – UNMC is a member We know all too well that we face many challenges and decisions with respect to the academic mission of our institutions. How will the current trajectories in educational technology impact our teaching and learning practices […]
Mar 1, 2018
“VR/AR: Stepping into the New Frontier of Learning” Webinar
December 14, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m. EST FREE with UNMC Educause Membership With VR and AR, we stand on the cusp of a new revolution in learning. This webinar shares insights from the EDUCAUSE Review Transforming Higher Ed Immersive Learning Series, “VR and AR: Stepping Into the New Frontier of Learning.” The series covered […]
Nov 30, 2017
DATE: November 30, 2017 TIME: 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST (1:00-2:00 p.m. EST) Educause Live is offering an hour webinar to members to: Learn about current student and faculty attitudes toward and usage of technology Develop a better understanding of the needs of faculty and students to carry out their academic work Get recommendations on how to […]
Nov 16, 2017
Register for The Active Learning Classroom: Directions and Impacts Webinar
ELI Online Event | November 28 | Noon–3:00 p.m. (ET) Active learning spaces have become much more visible over the past several years and their contribution to the teaching and learning mission more widely recognized. But they can also represent significant financial investments, ranging from the wires and gear to the faculty support programs. Join us […]
Oct 26, 2017
Making an IMPACT: Transforming Academic Courses through Student-Centered Teaching
The Academic Activities Committee is pleased to share the following details about the upcoming Visiting Scholars event. Clarence Maybee, Catherine Fraser Riehle, and Michael Flierl, Purdue University Thursday, April 21, 2016 218 Love Library South (Lentz Room) Overview: UNL Libraries is hosting three speakers from Purdue University who are affiliated with the Instruction Matters: Purdue […]
Apr 4, 2016
