Tag: technology
Premier Education Event 2021: Reconnect
Watch the 2021 virtual Premier Education Event presented by the Interprofessional Academy of Educators and Faculty Development. During this session, you’ll hear from campus experts on topics including: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Learn how to frame your content to be more accessible to students. When it comes to learning, equal opportunity is the rule, […]
Aug 18, 2021
Teaching with Tech Refresh: Tips for Using Echo 360
Refresh your knowledge of the technology and tools available to help with your teaching success. During this session, you’ll learn the essentials and get familiarized with the Echo360 ALP video platform and user library. Gain the skills needed to simplify the digital-learning process and discover how to best engage learners in a hybrid classroom environment. […]
Aug 11, 2021
HELP! Series: Teaching with Nearpod
Whether you’ve been teaching remotely for a while or you are just starting out, teaching with technology doesn’t need to be complicated! This session features tips for teaching with Nearpod, an award-winning K-12 software that is now a popular choice for classroom, distance, and hybrid learning environments in higher education. Nearpod allows educators to easily incorporate activities like […]
Feb 5, 2021
Utilizing PowerPoint and Echo360
There are many things you can do to make your online classes more interactive. Watch this session to learn how to learn more about how to use Echo360 and PowerPoint for your presentations. Keynote: Laura ChytkaAcademic Technologies Additional Resources: Variables in Online Learning DesignTips for Reading Student Engagement via Video ConferencingPros and Cons: Creating a […]
Apr 13, 2020
Leveraging Zoom: Using Breakout Rooms and Other Features
Zoom Video Conferencing has become a solution for educators to continuing synchronous learning in a remote environment. A licensed Zoom account opens up many features and settings you may not be aware of. Watch this session to learn how to use the breakout room feature to enhance your classes and meetings. After this session, participants should be […]
Apr 2, 2020
Pop-Up: Navigating the Transition to Online Teaching
Being an educator during times of potential disruption requires creativity and flexibility in thinking about how the learning environment is presented. Online learning is a natural solution. However, a sudden shift to delivering course content online can be both challenging and frustrating. There are many tools and resources available at UNMC to help faculty members […]
Mar 16, 2020
Making Time for Active Learning
Active learning is the hallmark of quality education and sustained learning in modern higher education. The science of learning, diverse learning environments, and teaching technology have opened pathways for educators questing to advance beyond modes of passive learning, like lectures. Likewise, accrediting bodies are well-versed in the solid evidence base supporting the use of active […]
Nov 15, 2019
The NOW and NEXT of Learning and Technology
Technology continues to advance at breakneck speeds, which is shifting how we learn in our daily lives. Today’s educators face the challenge of staying ahead of this curve, tracking these new technologies, and keeping an eye on how these changes will shape the future of education and learning. Check out this webinar that explores the […]
Jan 31, 2019
Role of e-Learning in Health Education
What does e-learning bring to teachers and their students? Interactivity. Collaboration. Engagement. Though technology continues to be integrated into many facets of life, education seems somewhat reluctant to accept it. Though steps have definitely been taken toward incorporating technology in the classroom, its usage is not embraced or even considered by all. In this session, […]
Apr 9, 2018
Teaching Effectiveness Program Resources
From the University of Oregon comes an excellent resource site, free for you to take advantage of. Some of the great resources you’ll find include: General classroom strategies Universal course design Assessment and evaluation techniques Teaching with technology Articles on diversity and inclusive classrooms View the teaching engagement program resources. No ratings yet. How helpful […]
Feb 21, 2018
