What Can Engagement in Games Teach Me About Engagement in My Courses? Monday Morning Mentor Series
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into
Excited for Canvas? Open Call for Spring 2020 Early Adopters, Canvas Course Redesign Cohort, and Training Schedule Announced
We know it’s been a long wait for some of you, but we’re happy to announce that your access to Canvas is right around the corner! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and we are fast approaching the date you can finally log into our Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Please watch for an
Drop-in hours for Canvas questions and training
Drop-in hours begin January 6, 2020 The Canvas Team offers open in-person office hours for questions and drop-in assistance. Additionally, you can use the link at the bottom of the page to access the Canvas Team’s virtual office hours offered Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 1-3 p.m. via ZOOM. A schedule of the Canvas Team’s
How Can I Ensure Academic Honesty in My Online Assessments? Monday Morning Mentor Series
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into
Broken push notifications in the iOS Blackboard Instructor and Student apps iOS users will need to log out and log back in after the update
Blackboard is preparing an off-cycle release (Blackboard App 4.7.1 and Blackboard Instructor 2.12.1) for iOS to address an issue on iOS 13 where users are not receiving push notifications. The update should be available in the Apple App Store by November 4th, 2019. Once users update they will need to log out and log back
Capturing Class Video Using Swivl
Did you know that the IETL has a Swivl that faculty members can check out throughout the year? Swivl is a video observation technology tool and uses a Robot Base (to capture the video) and Audio Markers (microphones that record the instructor and students). The Robot Base automatically swivels to follow the instructor – no
Error in Blackboard Learn
Are you getting an error in Blackboard Learn that looks like a red horizontal bar? Some users have been experiencing this error while in Blackboard and it appears to be affecting both Mac and PC users while in both Chrome and Firefox. If you get this error, note that in the bottom right-hand corner is
How Can I Manage the Disconnect Between Faculty and Student Perceptions of Rigor to Increase Learning? Monday Morning Mentor Series
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into
Revitalized: Smith Hall Modern Technology in a Historic Building
Smith Hall, completed in 1913, was completely revitalized and opened with new facilities for the fall 2019 semester. The structure was strengthened, and the exterior wall’s original brick is now visible in classrooms and offices. Nine new classrooms were added and now includes the latest technology including interactive short-throw projectors and active-learning stations. The ceiling-height
How Can I Create a Platform for Difficult Conversations in the Online Classroom? Monday Morning Mentor Series
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into