Carly Finkel
Open educational resources (OER) and affordable textbooks
On September 30, 2016, Rutgers University Libraries announced an initiative called the Open and Affordable Textbooks project (OAT). What does this mean for Rutgers? The article explains: As a member of the Open Textbook Network, Rutgers joins a select group of … Continue reading
Create a VoiceThread
Go to VoiceThread Access VoiceThread from within your LMS. Click on the hamburger icon (3 horizontal lines) that appears in the upper left of the VoiceThread screen Choose “Go to VT Home.” Create & add media to your VoiceThread Click … Continue reading
Paying attention to detail in course design
Last week, I attended the Northeast E-Learning Consortium’s annual conference. One of the sessions that stood out in particular discussed the use of game elements in course design to increase student engagement and motivation, also known as gamification. [Note that … Continue reading
Adding engagement to your online course
Engaging with students can pose a challenge in an online course, but it is perhaps the most important factor in ensuring student success. Our students report high levels of satisfaction in courses in which they feel “heard” by the professor and a part … Continue reading
Projecting your iPad using AirPlay
Best practices Update your software to the most recent (currently 8.1.1 as of 12/04/14) Choose “Settings,” then “General” from the left and “Software Update” to check your iPad’s software Turn OFF auto-locking/sleeping Choose “Settings,” then “General” from the left Scroll … Continue reading
Preparing students
Preparing students When designing your course, you should consider the technology requirements for students. These requirements must be listed in the online schedule of classes, by your department, in the “Section Notes” field. For example, Section 90 Notes: NEED ACCESS TO COMPUTER … Continue reading