Ed Tech Tools Series

This series covers topics of interest to instructors who want to use educational technology tool (such as iClickers, learning management systems, and other forms of technology) to enhance student learning. Join us as we share ideas, new understanding, and best practices.

Create Fillable Adobe Forms for Rubrics

Examples will be taken from actual instructor rubrics for grading language assignments and compositions. Learn the difference between the free Acrobat Reader and the Acrobat Pro program. Create fillable Acrobat forms that you can fill out online, save and email or print. Use the complete Adobe Acrobat Pro program in the L313 lab. Discuss the uses of rubrics on Acrobat.

• Mon. Jan. 7 -- 10am – 12pm -- Batmale 313 -- Vic Fascio
  

INSIGHT (Moodle)

• Jan. 22, 2-4 p.m. Batmale 313 -- Overview of Insight: Learn what it’s all about so you can decide if this is right for you and your students. Learn about the available tools, Forums, Quiz, Assignments, and how they can supplement your regular face to face course. Everyone is welcome, no account required. -- Carole Reitan
  
• Mon. Feb 4 -- How INSIGHT can enhance a classroom and improve student learning -- Panel and Q&A -- 2-3:30 pm in MUB 398 -- Cynthia Dewar and others
  
• Mon. Mar. 18 -- Taking INSIGHT further -- sharing tips and tricks -- including rubrics tool in the next upgrade --Roundtable -- 2-3:30 pm in MUB 398

• Face-to-face full training series:
  
  • Jan. 22 through Feb. 26 -- Tuesdays, 2pm – 4pm, Batmale 313
    
• Online full training series:
  
  • Feb 12 through March 11
  • Apr 2 through 29

ADDITIONAL AS-YET-UNSCHEDULED TOPICS FOR SPRING:

• ePortfolios
• Using iClickers