Book Review: The Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips
The Online Teaching Survival Guide by Boettcher and Conrad (2010), presents theory-based techniques for teaching online and/or blended courses. The book reviews research in cognitive processing and learning outcomes. Boettcher and Conrad provide a framework of instructional strategies for designing or modifying a course for the online environment. Included are recommended technologies to integrate with …
Read MoreMoodle Gradebook Series: Giving Extra Credit
If you want your students to have the opportunity to learn extra credit in your class, there are a couple of ways you can do that in Moodle. Learn how to create an Extra Credit category for your course.
Read MoreMoodle Gradebook Series: Dropping the Lowest Grades
If you have a policy in your course of dropping a certain number of lowest grades for a particular type of activity, then using Categories in your Moodle Gradebook really comes in handy. Learn more about using this feature in your course.
Read MoreMoodle Gradebook Series: Hiding Versus Excluding Grades
Is it possible for Moodle to show students one course total and you another? Yes, it is! Usually this is a matter hiding versus excluding grades. Learn more about the difference and how you can use these features in your course.
Read MoreMoodle Gradebook Series: Grading With Single View
If you want to add or edit grades in Moodle for all assignments for one student or for one assignment for all students, the Single view choice in gradebook is a good place to start. Learn more about this feature.
Read MoreMoodle Gradebook Series: Build Your Moodle Gradebook
Moodle Gradebook offers key advantages for instructors and students. Learn more about how you can gain a better understanding of Moodle Gradebook and how to setup the tool for your course.
Read MoreCapture, Edit and Share Video with One Tool
Recording and editing video can be daunting, regardless of your level of expertise. But an all-in-one tool from Adobe Creative Cloud can help to make things easier, whether you’re working on a Mac, PC or mobile device.
Read MoreFREE Access to Adobe Creative Cloud Available for Faculty, Staff and Students
Whether design software is needed for coursework or to simply flex a little creative muscle, Elon students no longer have to seek out select computer labs to use it. Instead, all students can now access Adobe Creative Cloud on their own device at no cost. Learn more.
Read MoreGet Started with Zoom at Elon
Information Technology (IT) recently added Zoom to the growing list of technology tools and services offered at Elon. Learn more about the popular service, which is available to faculty, staff and students.
Read MoreOnline alternatives to cancelling class
When the unexpected occurs and you can’t make it to campus, cancelling class is not your only option. Consider using online alternatives instead.
Read MoreBelk Library to update Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning
On Monday, Aug. 5, Belk Library will update Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about key features, other important changes that impact Elon faculty, staff and students, and review step-by-step instructions for activating your LinkedIn Learning account.
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