In January, we focused on using Slack to create and monitor classroom “teams” https://teachingandlearningtoolbox.wordpress.com/2018/01/31/slack/, but Microsoft Teams is another technology option. If your institution subscribes to Office 365, you already have access to Microsoft Teams at no additional cost. Furthermore, Microsoft Teams recently celebrated their first anniversary and they reported some very impressive statistics: 200,000 …
If you are looking for a technology tool that will engage students and bring your course content to life, Wakelet is the tool! Unlike some apps, there is only one version of Wakelet. The free version! Additionally, there are no limitations or required upgrades; instructors can create unlimited collections and spaces, invite an unlimited number of participants or …
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Are you working remotely? Are you trying to record lecture videos from home? Are you frustrated by unexpected background noises, such as dogs barking, household noises, the neighbor’s lawnmower, etc.? Then Krisp.ai is the must-have noise-canceling app that puts you back in control of providing a professional, noise-free background. The Krisp app utilizes AI (Artificial …
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Are you looking for a collaboration tool which will allow your classroom teams to work remotely by brainstorming, designing, and planning project ideas using visual tools and flowcharts? If so, then MURAL may be the tool for your classroom environment. Teachers and students can use MURAL as a dynamic way to present material, encourage class …
During Spring 2020, COVID-19 forced many face-to-face courses to shift to remote learning abruptly. This shift posed numerous challenges for instructors, including how to provide accessible course content. While the pandemic forced institutions and instructors to be flexible or even allowed short-term exceptions for specific requirements; accessibility standards were not waived. Instructors were still responsible …
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When teaching with technology, Markus and I always promote having a Game Plan B and sometimes even a Game Plan C. This same mindset can apply to having a contingency plan for taking lecture courses online. This plan might be the result of weather or as we are seeing right now the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If …
The new academic year is here and it is time to organize ourselves. This is a great time to reflect and utilize technology that can help organize yourself and your classroom for the upcoming year. Where should you start? Cathy and I think that this is the perfect time to share how we stay organized …
As our semester and 2018 come to a close, we feel that it is a great opportunity to reflect upon the fantastic technology tools and topics that we explored throughout the year. A great resolution for 2019 is to integrate one of these tools into your classroom environment. Slack – https://teachingandlearningtoolbox.wordpress.com/2018/01/ Flipgrid – https://teachingandlearningtoolbox.wordpress.com/2018/02/ Microsoft …
As we have previously written (August 2015), Poll Everywhere provides “free” polling to educators, which allows you to poll up to 40 students at one time. It only takes a few minutes to set up a poll and students can respond to your poll in numerous ways, including by texting from their cell phones. But …
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It’s time to start preparing for the new academic year! This is a great time to reflect and utilize technology that can help organize yourself and your classroom for the upcoming year. Where should you start? Cathy and I think that this is the perfect time to share how we stay organized and to recap …
