The beginning of a new semester is a whirlwind of excitement alongside an ever-growing list of unknowns. One of those unknowns is your classroom space. Are you teaching in a new classroom this fall? Do you want to know if anything has changed with a space you’ve already taught in? Elon has tools and resources you ...
Do you record your own videos for class? Do you want them to look better? This is the third and final part of a series on recording great videos. The first section, LIGHTS!, focused on setting up your lights to make you look even better. The second, CAMERA!, offered a brief overview on setting up your camera and background. ...
Do you record your own videos for class? Do you want them to look better? This is part two of a series on recording great videos. The first section, LIGHTS!, focused on setting up your lights to make you look even better. We’re following it up this article, CAMERA!, where I'll provide a brief overview on setting ...
Do you record your own videos for class? Do you want them to look better? This is part one of a series on recording great videos. The first section, LIGHTS!, will focus on setting up your lights to make you look even better. We'll follow it up with CAMERA!, a brief overview on setting up your camera and ...
Here’s the dirty secret about fitness tracker reviews: Most of them aren't accurate. A reviewer will get a fancy new fitness tracker from the manufacturer, toy around with it for a day or so, then write up a review based on that limited use. I suspect that's one of the reasons Fitbit's new Charge HR has ...
The Moodle Quiz is a powerful tool, and can save you hours of grading (or at least the walk to-and-from Belk Library to drop off and pick up your Scantrons). With only minor tweaking, your Quiz can be automatically graded, with the results released to your students when you choose. It's very easy to assess and ...
According to the National Institute of Health, about 3 in 4 Americans are afraid of public speaking. I'm that 1 in 4 who loves it. I love presenting! Even as an introvert, the thrill of being on stage and giving a great presentation is rarely matched by anything else. It's taken years to refine my presentations skills ...
How much do you move each day? What's your average heart rate? How far did you jog this morning? These simple metrics can tell you a lot about your health and fitness levels, and they're easier than ever to track with nothing more than your smartphone. Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor before making any significant changes ...
We're excited to announce the newest Moodle update was applied Thursday, July 11th. This release comes with some of the best changes yet, both behind the scenes and within your course sites. Performance and security improvements were a large focus in this update, and we should all be enjoying an even faster, safer site. But some ...