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 …
Markus and I often hear instructors talk about the challenges of fostering collaboration and critical thinking, especially when using technology. Therefore, a few years ago, we started to explore Design Thinking and how the Design Thinking model could be effectively used to support teaching data analytics and help students develop an analytical mindset. Part I …
With Chrome’s market dominance, many of us use the Chrome browser on a daily basis. To improve your productivity and efficiency within your classroom environment, Cathy and I suggest exploring a few of the many Chrome extensions. We recommend starting with the following innovative extensions: Momentum – Momentum is a free extension that can help …
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At this time of year, we as educators begin to organize ourselves and make plans for the upcoming semester. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many educators to utilize technology to deliver quality education. This a great time to reflect on what worked well in a virtual environment and utilize technology that can help organize yourself and …
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~Maya Angelou~ Since the shift toward remote learning, Markus and I have been asked numerous times about ideas and tools to bring more collaboration, critical thinking (creativity), and engagement to courses. This month we are sharing Canva, a technology tool that allows …
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As we have learned over the last year, providing students alternative ways to creatively collaborate in a remote environment is essential. The cloud-based application Soundtrap is a digital audio workstation (DAW) that provides students and instructors with an alternative remote collaboration option. Soundtrap also supports the development of student critical thinking and creativity skills. These …
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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