Category: Technology
Article by: Kurtis C. Clements in Faculty Focus It’s no secret that technology continues to transform the way educators teach and the way students learn. Increasingly, students want to be able to learn on their own terms–that is, they want to be able to study whenever, wherever, and however they choose, and they expect institutions […]
Nov 2, 2015
Educational Technology: Summer Workshops
Join us this summer… Technology workshops open to all faculty and staff. Summer is a great time to learn a new tool or gain a more in-depth understanding of a tool you currently use. Join Faye Haggar, UNMC Technology Training Analyst, as she facilitates the following hands-on sessions: All sessions are BYOD (Bring Your Own […]
Jun 11, 2015
ELI (Educause) June 8 Webinar: Leading Technology-Based Innovations in Medical Education
Postsecondary education is a rich tapestry comprising undergraduate, graduate, and adult learners. In each of these dimensions, technology is rapidly and continually changing the game. What is shared across higher education is the commitment to use technology to promote active learning as well as to increase learner engagement and success. In this webinar, we’ll explore leading […]
May 21, 2015
Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Developments in Instructional Design
Author(s) Edward R. O’Neill (Yale University) Abstract In recent years, instructional design has been undergoing significant changes resulting from developments in areas including pedagogy, learning science, and technology. Instructional designers today work with a broad and growing array of tools and a deeper and more complex understanding of learning processes. They fill a wider range […]
May 18, 2015
Educause: Explore the IT Buyers Guide Designed for Higher Ed
Educause released of the new Higher Ed IT Buyers Guide — the only Buyers Guide specifically designed to help you discover and select technology solutions for a higher ed campus. Quickly search 50+ product and service categories, access thousands of IT solutions specific to the higher ed community, and send multiple RFPs — all in one […]
Apr 16, 2015
3D Printing at UNMC McGoogan Library
You don’t have to be an engineer to print in 3D. The 3D workstation may be scheduled in 2 hour time slots with a maximum of 6 hours per day by students, faculty and staff of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. More information: http://unmc.libguides.com/3DPrinting Learn how 3D printing empowers universities and laboratories […]
Apr 7, 2015
Perfect Presentations Series: Enhancing YouTube Video URLs
I frequently use YouTube to supplement instruction, learn new processes, or simply to share clips during presentations. Many of the videos are much longer than I have time for or I only want to share a certain part. The following are some easy steps to follow so you can enhance YouTube URLs. How do I set a set a start time? With YouTube […]
Apr 3, 2015
Neuroscience + Learning Research + Education Technology = Education 3.0 Webcast event
Webcast Event: Education 3.0 with Jeff Borden Neuroscience + Learning Research + Education Technology = Education 3.0 University of Nebraska Online Worldwide Campus Conversations: A Speaker Series on Topics in Online Education Join us April 9, 2015 for the latest installment of Campus Conversations. The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosts Jeff Borden, PhD. The […]
Apr 3, 2015
Join the Simulation Interest Group
Want to learn about simulation? Join the Simulation Interest Group. The group meets at noon every other month. Next meeting is Wednesday, March 18th . The College of Nursing will be presenting some of their simulation activities during this “FREE” luncheon event. Come early. Meeting being held at: Omaha CFNS 3030 Lincoln 304 Kearney 148W Scottsbluff […]
Mar 11, 2015
Webcast Event: Developing Quality Indicators for Online and Blended Learning
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Academic Partnership for Instruction (API) and University of Nebraska Online Worldwide, are hosting the latest installment of Campus Conversations Webcast Event: Developing Quality Indicators for Online and Blended Learning Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (central) You will receive a follow up e-mail before the event which includes […]
Mar 4, 2015