Today I (Kelli) learned a new troubleshooting term: reseat. No, it does not mean to change your seat to a new computer when something does not work. It means to unplug and then plug in a peripheral device when it is not working on the computer. Basically, if you are in the classroom and the camera cuts out, or even the mouse stops working, the first thing to do is to check the USB connection and “reseat” the device.
Using Two Computers Simultaneously to Teach in Zoom
*VIDEO COMING SOON*
While you can use two computers to teach on Zoom in a hybrid class setting, you will only be able to log in with your Denison account on one of the computers. Keep this in mind as you will need to be a guest on the other computer. Please see the instructions below.
Pump up the Jam(board)
Many Denison faculty members are already using tools like Google Docs or Google Slides as ways to collaborate with students during remote or hybrid classes, and some, like Lew Ludwig, might already be Jammin’ out with Google Jamboards (see Lew’s video here). In this post, we are going to go over some reasons you might want to consider using Jamboards with your classes and also supply some resources to get you started.
Student Presentations, Pandemic Style
With the semester underway many students have been working on a variety of traditional projects that require several modifications in order to be possible during these strange times. One of those types of traditional projects is the classic student presentation. While it is possible to have students present in a classroom wearing masks, they can also create more visually dynamic presentations using video tools like Meet or Zoom, and students on campus can take advantage of the One Button Studio located in the library.
Helping Students Navigate Notebowl Courses
by Kelli Van Wasshenova
Congrats on finishing the first week of Spring 2021 in the midst of a global pandemic. Hopefully, your beginning of the semester to-do list is progressing nicely for you. In this blog post, we are going to take a look at some resources on how you can help students have better success navigating their courses in Notebowl.
Notable Notebowl Feature Updates and New Tutorials
New Notebowl Features
The latest update from Notebowl rolled out for Denison on Friday, January 15, 2021. See the list below for all of the new Notebowl features.
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- Bulletin – All users can record short video clips directly to a Bulletin post. This is also available for discussion boards and assignment feedback posts.
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- Roster – Professors can view email history for emails sent from the roster tab.
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Avoid loose “springs” in classrooms this semester
Accompanying video: EdTech Tip: Back in the Classrooms – Follow along with Cheryl and Dan as they explore some of the new (and not-so-new) technology in campus classrooms.
Welcome back to all Denison faculty members!
With the spring semester just two weeks away, it is time to get into classrooms and check out the technology, space, and the dreaded COVID changes.
Avoiding Echo in Zoom Calls
Here is a short article about managing audio in Zoom calls.
Avoiding Echo in Zoom Calls (954 words)
Tech Recommendations for Remote Exams
Finals week is quickly approaching, and, like everything else in 2020, it looks a little different this year. Since Denison students will be participating in exams after they have left campus, Educational Technology Services has technology-related recommendations for final exams. While we understand that many Denison faculty members already have a tentative plan for how they will approach finals, we urge everyone to read these recommendations below as there are specific reasons included for why we do or do not recommend various options.
Hello Denison, Welcome to our blog
Hello, Denison community, and welcome to our Educational Technology blog. I’m Kelli Van Wasshenova, and along with Trent Edmunds, Cheryl Johnson, and Donnie Sendelbach, I will be one of the voices behind this blog. Together we are the EdTechs on the Educational Technology Services team at Denison. (Learn more about us on our Meet the Team page.)
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