by Kaitlin
on May 29, 2015
in 1-1-1, Faculty Technology Institute, Innovative Instruction
Our guest blogger is Robin Humphreys from the Department of Geology. Robin attended the Faculty Technology Institute in 2014. In this report, she details her experiences modifying lecture materials to meet the needs of a visually-impaired student. Teaching introductory courses has many challenges, such as how to keep student attention in a large lecture […]
by Jessica Smith
on April 17, 2015
in 1-1-1, Faculty Technology Institute, Innovative Instruction
Our guest blogger is Jeremy Clement, instructor and internship coordinator for Hospitality and Tourism Management. Jeremy was a participant in the 2014 Summer FTI and this post reports on his experience integrating new technology tools into his courses. FTI Tools in Action: Classroom Engagement & Instructor Versatility Made Simple I could write a book about […]
by Mendi Benigni
on April 14, 2015
in Assessment, Checkout Equipment, Innovative Instruction, iPad, Pedagogy, Tech Happens! Un-Grant, TLT, Video
Our guest blogger is Ashley Brown from Health and Human Performance. In January Ashley was awarded an Ungrant for an iPod touch. Her goal was to film her kayaking students while they learn to paddle to help critique their performance and allow them to improve. Not only is this an interesting experiment into real-time assessment but […]
by ratcliffcr
on March 23, 2015
in Innovative Instruction, instructional technology, Mobile, social networking, Teaching Advice, Tech Generation, TLT
Did you know that the average college student spends 8 to 10 hours per day on a mobile phone? Whether texting, using social media applications, or browsing the internet, we can all agree that students are more connected than ever. But what does this mean for our teaching?
by Kaitlin
on March 10, 2015
in Assessment, Innovative Instruction, instructional technology, Pedagogy, TLT, Web 2.0
UPDATE: On 3/14/15, we received an email from Geddit notifying us that their servers will be shutdown on July 1, 2015. Contact your instructional technologist to review possible alternatives. What is Geddit? Geddit is an online tool that enables instructors to track understanding, instantly and privately, in their classrooms. Geddit is easy for students […]
by Kaitlin
on February 4, 2015
in Innovative Instruction, instructional technology, Productivity, TLT
In TLT, we are continually conducting research, starting trials, and experimenting with a variety of technology applications to find the best and most useful tools for our faculty. It makes sense that faculty and staff often ask me about apps and other tools I use in my courses, training sessions, and typical day-to-day activities. During […]
by Jessica Smith
on November 24, 2014
in Faculty Showcase, Information Session, Innovative Instruction, Round Table Discussion, TLT
At our November Faculty Showcase, we gave thanks for the many ways technology makes us more efficient, productive, and engaging instructors. Special thanks to Kate Pfile, Mary Ann Hartshorn, and Gayle Goudy for sharing their experiences using instructional technologies. In addition to learning about innovative teaching strategies, we also collected over 34 pounds of canned […]
by Jessica Smith
on October 31, 2014
in 1-1-1, Faculty Showcase, Innovative Instruction, Round Table Discussion, TLT
A “spooktacular” time was had by all at the TLT Faculty Showcase! A hearty thank you to the faculty who shared their innovative teaching strategies: Gustavo Urdaneta Velasquez, Mary Ann Hartshorn, Laura Penny, Sherry Wallace, and Lancie Affonso. Not only did we learn how to more effectively engage our students and manage our classes, we […]
by Jessica Smith
on October 16, 2014
in Google, Google Apps, Innovative Instruction, Portfolio, TLT
When I first began teaching, each class involved a major research paper that was due at the end of the semester. Much to my chagrin, most students never picked up their graded papers, having already left for home and forgotten the assignment entirely. About four years ago, I was cleaning out my office, and discovered […]
by Jessica Smith
on September 30, 2014
in Faculty Showcase, Innovative Instruction, Round Table Discussion, TLT
While teaching, do you ever find yourself staring at a group of students who resemble the class in John Hughes’ classic movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? Slouched in their chairs, glazed expressions, texting under their desks or staring out the window. . . It’s frustrating to say the least. […]
