Category: Technology
Rethink Your Views on Virtual Reality
We are just in the infancy of the vast potential of Virtual Reality (VR) in the arts and medicine. Chris Milk uses innovative technologies to make personal, interactive, human stories. He says what is special about VR is, “In all other mediums, your consciousness interprets the medium. In VR, your consciousness is the medium.” Take part in […]
Aug 1, 2016
7 Things You Should Know About Flipped Learning
Here are the short answers to common questions about flipped learning: 1. What is it? Flipped learning is a pedagogical model in which the typical “lecture” and “homework” elements are reversed. 2. How does it work? It is commonly known as having prerecorded “lectures” and other materials available online followed by in-class applied learning exercises. […]
Jul 11, 2016
Spotlight Article Interprofessional collaboration is a big part of health education, but how do faculty members actually feel about its implementation? Because there has not been much research done on the topic, this study was conducted. See what the response was from health care faculty in Nebraska. Article specifics: Beck Dallaghan, Gary L. et al. Faculty attitudes about […]
Jul 10, 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
Applying Copyright in Online Learning Environments (ALA) with Gretchen McCord ALA Webinar
Date: Wednesday, March 9th Location: Sorrell (MSC), room 1005 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. In this workshop, lawyer and librarian Gretchen McCord will break down the elements of course management system (CMS) use and help you assess risk and analyze copyright law to ensure your CMS is within copyright regulations. Online platforms have become the […]
Feb 17, 2016
Simulation. Innovation! Exasperation? Education: Lessons Learned with the Anatomage Presentation
Presenters: Kim Michael, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT Tanya Custer, MS, RT(R)(T) Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Bennett Hall room 2020 or web conferencing – Vidyo room: DIXON Noon-1:00 Bring your lunch! No ratings yet. Please rate this Sample rating item
Feb 5, 2016
Bb Grader APP gives the Instructor the capability to grade student assignment submissions. Only available for iPad’s: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bb-grader/id897611355?ls=1&mt=8 Key Features: Inline viewing of student submissions: Instructors can view a detailed list of all submissions to any assignment and can sort submissions based on a category of information. Support for audio-based and video-based feedback: When providing […]
Jan 21, 2016
Blackboard has released the FREE Bb Student APP, a simple, easy to use, mobile learning app for the on the go learner. Key Features: Activity stream: show smart view of prioritized events and actions Assignments & tests: view, complete and submit assignment and tests Grades & progress: Check grades and academic progress in real time […]
Jan 21, 2016
In this week’s Apps Gone Free series, we are sharing with you four good apps you might want to try on your iPad. These apps are on sale today at least in the Canadian and American iTunes App Stores. Our favorite app in this collection is Visual Anatomy which we have reviewed in multiple posts […]
Jan 19, 2016
**NEW** Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing
Personal interaction between you and your students is one of the most valuable elements of quality teaching and learning experiences. However, it can be challenging to maintain high levels of interaction when your students are not in a classroom, such as in blended or online courses, or with students who are not often on campus. Web […]
Jan 4, 2016
