Intelligently bringing technology to the classroom
27
Aug
I recently was introduced to LiveBinders in one of those 4AM {who needs sleep” web research session as I troll for new web 2.0 tools).
It’s a cute concept where you are given an online storage space and you can make binders which store documents, websites and media.
Click here to access my first binder which list various visual communication tools I use in the classroom and their respective websites.
Here’s what it looks like:
See the binder concept:
Tags: education, education technology, technology, tools
25
Aug
I’m conducting a series of Blackboard 9.1 demos for students. Â Professors can contact me and I’ll drop by their class and attempt to introduce Blackboard to their students. Â This demo is basically what I’ll use to keep me focused.
I like ScreenSteps for step-wise instruction.  Check out their 30 day trial  — I purchased a copy but need to find the Key Code:(  The software is available for both Mac and Windoze machines.
Created with a trial version of ScreenSteps
This tutorial will introduce you to the Blackboard 9.1 system. We will discuss how to login, how to access courses and a general orientation on the system.
Blackboard is a learning management system which brings connects students and professors outside of the traditional classroom. See www.blackboard.com for information on Blackboard.
Go to udc.blackboard.com and use your EMAIL login [username and password] to gain access.
If you don’t know your login information, see the follwoing two screenshots.
Access the UDC email site: www.udc.edu/mail By default, your username is FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME and the password is your student ID number (found on the back of your ID card).
Click on the RESTET/UNLOCK ACCOUNT option and follow the directions.
All of the courses you are currently enrolled in will appear in the top right of your screen.
Click on Personal Information to view user options.
You may change your password here.
Be sure to spend a few minutes orienting yourself with the look and feel of your course. Explore the buttons to the left.
You will be able to submit assignments online. Be sure to check due dates.
Blackboard 9.1 has several tools to make learning more interesting and engaging for the student. Yuor professor will decide which ones to use in the course.
You will be able to access any entered grades here.
1. Click on this link to view the ALDADIN library website.
2. Click on this link for HELP with Blackboard
You can search on various online journals and databases.
Enter a term [in our case 'Nutrition'] and results will display on the screen. In mosrt cases you can print or download the text directly from the site.
If you have ussues, a service desk is available 24 hours a day. You may also be able to have a LIVE CHAT. You can access this site directly at http://helpdesk.lrdudc.wrlc.org/
Visit the Center for Academic Technology webpage [http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/cat/] for other Blackboard related help.
