Category: Teaching Technology
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Multimedia Instruction
Multimedia Instruction involves the use of diverse types of media such as text graphics, video, and interactivity to convey an instructional message. It is the foundation of many online and blended courses as it is an effective and personalized method of delivering instruction. Possible Instructional Uses: Tips for using Multimedia Instruction: 1. Create short videos…
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Restructuring Courses for a Generative A.I. World
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Madison Steinbrenner and Tom Pantazes presented a version of this presentation to the WCU history department. In the presentation they demonstrated how to use the Edge Browser with Copilot to answer select response quiz questions in D2L and then provided a skill and content frame for analyzing and adjusting a…
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Technology Roundup – Spring 2024
Welcome to the first edition of Technology Roundup! This feature will be released every Spring and Fall semester with the purpose of keeping our WCU teaching and learning community informed on the latest instructional technologies available to them while also highlighting any recent updates or improvements. Padlet Pilot Program – Spring 2024 The Teaching &…
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Student Response Systems
Student Response Systems (SRS) are tools that can collect real-time data from students during class or over a set period of time. Student response systems promote active learning, engage students, encourage participation, and allow for immediate feedback. No matter the curriculum, SRS can enhance the teaching and learning experience by giving every student a voice.…
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Efficiency Meets Design: D2L Homepages Made Easy
We are seeking faculty willing to pilot new D2L Homepage Templates in Spring 2024. Research indicates that consistency in digital course design is beneficial to both students and faculty. Standard digital course templates and navigation make course materials easier to access which enhances student engagement and student-instructor communication (Scutelnicu et al., 2019). The Teaching &…
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