Category: Technology
Technology has put a wealth of information at our fingertips (literally). Smart devices have become powerful education tools. There are thousands of academic apps that can be streamed easily to these devices; however, deciding which app to incorporate into your curriculum might be overwhelming. According to Learning in Hand, an effective app is one that does what […]
May 1, 2017
COPH ED Tech Thursday Newsletter – April 27, 2017
This week the COPH Ed Tech Thursday Newsletter spotlights the Canvas grade book download feature, Lino, and Prezi Next. Discover how to download your grade book in Canvas, create visual bulletin boards in Lino and how to create engaging presentations using Prezi Next. Check out the newsletter at https://www.smore.com/d2r9e
Apr 27, 2017
COPH ED Tech Thursday Newsletter – April 22, 2017
This week the COPH Ed Tech Thursday Newsletter spotlights weighting grades in Canvas, Plickers, and Coggle. Learn about weighting grades using assignment groups, creating real-time and interactive formative assessments that do not require students to have mobile devices, and using Coggle to create and share visually appealing mind maps. Learn more at https://www.smore.com/amm6k
Apr 20, 2017
Expand Your Teaching Skills with the MHPTT Program
The Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology (MHPTT)* program, offered by the College of Allied Health Professions, is completed entirely online and provides health professions educators with a foundation in teaching and technology skills for successful instruction of health science students. Taught by an interprofessional faculty team, the program consists of core and elective courses […]
Apr 14, 2017
Spotlight Article What does it mean to “think critically,” especially in the context of health science? It is becoming apparent that education in this field is needing to shift from content memorization to the processes of thought itself, creating a need for the understanding of its methods. This article takes a look at critical thinking and breaks the methodology […]
Apr 12, 2017
COPH ED Tech Thursday Newsletter – April 6, 2017
This week the COPH Ed Tech Thursday Newsletter spotlights the Canvas Roll Call attendance tool, Bit.ly and Instagram. Learn about taking attendance in the Canvas LMS and setting it up to automatically award attendance points. How to shorten your web pages URL using Bitly, and how to use Instagram in the classroom. Learn more at […]
Apr 6, 2017
COPH ED Tech Thursday Newsletter – March 23, 2017
This week the COPH Ed Tech Thursday Newsletter spotlights the Canvas Video and Audio feedback, Playpostit and Google Alerts. Learn about using the video/audio feedback tool to give personalized assignment feedback. How to create interactive videos using any online video, and how to set up Google Alerts to find out when information about you, your […]
Mar 23, 2017
OLC Collaborate is coming to UNMC
UNMC and NU Online Worldwide will host the Online Learning Consortium’s Collaborate event on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Join us for a day of expert speakers, regional leaders and networking with colleagues as we explore current and emerging trends in online learning for the health science educator. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development […]
Mar 16, 2017
COPH Ed Tech Thursday Newsletter – March 16, 2017
This week the COPH Ed Tech Thursday Newsletter spotlights the Canvas Assignment Tools. Learn more about peer evaluation assignments, using Turnitin in Canvas for plagiarism detection as well as how to moderate assignment grading for TA’s and other graders. Learn more at https://www.smore.com/yafev
Mar 16, 2017
COPH ED Tech Thursday Newsletter – March 9, 2016
This week the COPH Ed Tech Thursday Newsletter spotlights the Canvas quiz moderation tool, remind and Thinglink. Learn about adding time and attempts to quizzes for specific students on Canvas. How to communicate via text with students without having to use your personal phone number using remind and how to turn a static image int […]
Mar 9, 2017
