Making the flip: Professor uses annotated online readings to open class time to writing
Professor Paula Patch of the English department took part in the Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) summer course on flipped instruction. For Patch, flipped instruction seemed beneficial for her College Writing class so she could use more class time to hone her students’ writing skills. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read MoreTLT summer course encourages Elon faculty to use flipped instruction
Flipped instruction is a teaching approach that has gained prominence over the last couple of years. Using the flipped method, teachers expose their students to content outside the classroom, so in-class time can be used for more engaging exercises and activities. This summer, a group of Elon faculty members explored the flipping method with a Moodle course through the Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) department to see how this kind of teaching could be applied to their classrooms. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read MoreTeaching in a SMARTBoard classroom?
If you have a SMARTBoard in your classroom and you don’t know how to use it, we can get you started. Currently, there are ten SMARTBoards on campus. Check out the Wiki to find more information about the locations of SMARTBoards on campus. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read MoreHow do you solve a problem like a locked account?
We’ve all been there. We end up inundated with a variety of accounts paired with passwords for different websites and services. Each site seems to use a different set of password restrictions that leaves us with more than a dozen passwords to remember.
Read MoreTips When Using Shared Computers
When was the last time you used a shared or public computer? Maybe it was at work, a library, a computer lab, a hotel, or an airport. Although you may have your own personal computer there are still times when using a shared computer is necessary. Protecting your identity and information is even more important when using shared computers. Think of all the users that have the same access as you. Here are some tips to remember when using a public or shared computer. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read MoreMeet Sara Vanderpool, new e-Learning support specialist
She is the woman to help you understand Moodle. She is the go-to resource for learning how to maneuver a SmartBoard. Using technology for classroom engagement is what she is all about. This is Sara Vanderpool, the newest member of the Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) staff. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read MoreProfessor uses technology to move student presentations online
Professor Scott Buechler has taught Business Communications before, but for the first time this summer, Buechler taught the class online. For one assignment, students had to do a five minute oral presentation to the CEO of a company. Buechler needed to replicate this assignment in his virtual classroom. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read MoreClear Desks Prevent Thefts
Throughout the day you have access to information that is considered sensitive. This information can be digital or printed, work-related, or personal. Last week I talked about the importance of shredding information you no longer need to help prevent identity theft but what about the data you need daily that is piled on your desk? Confidential information must be protected at all times from unauthorized access. Anyone who passes by can access the information left on your desk. Maintaining a clear desk or workspace ensures information is protected while you are at your desk, when you walk away for a few minutes, and when you leave for the evening. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read More5 back-to-school apps for time management
The new semester is in full swing at Elon and that means a chance to start fresh and to develop better habits. While websites like Facebook and YouTube notoriously distract many students from the work they need to complete, there are also plenty of applications that can help better manage your time and make you a better worker. FollowShare on Tumblr
Read MoreStay Connected with Elon Instructional and Campus Technologies
Elon’s department of Campus and Instructional Technologies provides opportunities to learn how faculty on campus are using technology, to stay up-to-date with new tools, to receive technology tips and obtain other technology related information. Here are some ways you can stay connected with us. FollowShare on Tumblr
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