Category: Classroom Teaching
Visual Impact: Here’s a FREE Image Bank
Would you like to add VISUAL IMPACT to your teaching materials, PowerPoint, or e-learning project? Streamline your search time by visiting PIXABAY for free images and videos you can use anywhere! All images and videos on Pixabay are released free of copyrights under Creative Common CCO. You may download, modify, distribute, and use they royalty […]
Jun 11, 2016
What is “Backward Learning Design“? Educators BEGIN at the END goal, working backwards. Here’s how: Q1. How will the learner be DIFFERENT at the end of this course? What should learners be able to think and DO at the end of the course? Q2. How will I know they have CHANGED <at the end and […]
Jun 11, 2016
Spotlight Article Willcox, K.E., Sarma, S. Lippel, P.H. (2016, April) A catalyst for higher education reforms. (note: 56 pages) This month’s spotlight ed-tech article focuses on the impacts of online education. The objective of the report is to offer a careful analysis of what we know about education and learning, and an analysis of the benefits […]
Apr 12, 2016
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
Submit proposals for the Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium
500+ Attendees | May 10, 2016 | Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium We believe that today’s professionals are multi-disciplined and draw their inspiration from many different influences. We’re looking for individuals who are open to sharing their inspiration to further enhance distance and online learning at the University of Nebraska. Take part in the conversation. […]
Dec 23, 2015
Recommended App: Teaching Professor Tips
Teaching Professor Tips is a handy resource for faculty. Each day one very short item is sent to users, often with a link to more information. The material comes from the vast library of Magna Publications, producers of The Teaching Professor newsletter and conferences. Features FREE – Available on Apple and Android devices 365 tips […]
Dec 15, 2015
National Distance Learning Week 2015: Special Webcast event
Thank you for your interest in National Distance Learning Week (Nov. 9-13). We spent the week celebrating some of what makes online learning unique at the University of Nebraska. The webcast, held November 4, 2015, leading into National Distance Education Week is now available online. You may access Driving Evidence-based Practices through Research Ensuring Student Success […]
Nov 19, 2015
Educause Virtual Conference; October 27th to 30th
This Year’s four key focus areas: Please note: The virtual conference program includes a mix of webcasts and exclusive online sessions. Download a program PDF to plan your schedule. All times are listed in U.S. eastern time (UTC-14). Convert your time zone. UNMC Information Technology Services has purchased two licenses for the Educause 2015 Virtual Conference. Additional […]
Oct 22, 2015
New Technology Boosts Hands-On Learning
Higher education responds to calls to provide more real-world training and experience with high-tech tools that also boost campuses’ cool factor.
Sep 14, 2015
FREE Webinar: Transforming Teaching and Learning by Integrating Mobile Technologies into the Curriculum Lynn University first launched its iPad initiative during the fall of 2013 with its freshman class. Two years later the entire university, including graduate and online divisions, has now been converted to an iPad-powered curriculum. All faculty including adjuncts were trained to […]
Sep 10, 2015
