“There’s an app for that,” has become a well-worn cliché. But like most clichés, there is a grain of truth in it. Consider the multitude of apps for education. Go online and it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of apps available ranging from subscription services to freeware, from complex platforms to Read More…
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OER Workshop Materials
Thanks again to all who were able to attend yesterday’s workshop both in-person and from a distance. I have attached the presentation deck here, which contains links to the resources we discussed. We also recorded the session, and you can view the recording here Presentation OER Workshop.4.12.16
Tech Tip: Scheduling Google Hangouts Using Google Calendar
This month’s Tech Tip explains how to use Google Calendar to schedule a Google Hangout. This is a great feature for faculty who wish to schedule virtual meetings with their students. (click here if video player doesn’t load)
Quality Matters Materials
Thanks again to everyone who was able to attend last week’s workshop on the Quality Matters program. If you missed the session, or would like electronic versions of the rubric and program overview, please contact a member of the design team here at CTEL. We would like to encourage everyone to take advantage of our Read More…
Upcoming CTEL Workshops
Hello USM Faculty, We have some great upcoming CTEL workshops planned for you over the next two months (read below). We hope you can attend! Effective Collaboration in Virtual Teams Workshop Collaboration is considered an essential skill for success in the 21st century. Online courses provide a unique opportunity for learners to achieve learning outcomes Read More…
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
There’s a book by Stephen Covey called the The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s been selling for over 25 years in a variety of different editions. There are probably hundreds of book reviews and songs out there about this book but one video review in particular became a very popular thread on LinkedIn Read More…
Upcoming: CTEL Workshops
Blackboard’s Grade Center Workshop The Blackboard Grade Center is a useful tool for tracking student grades and helping students understand their progress throughout the semester, but it can also efficiently calculate final grades. In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss how to calculate final grades, including how to use the weighted total feature, share best Read More…
Don’t get caught saying these 6 words in 2016….
“We’ve always done it that way” As a change cheerleader I can tell you that most organizations whether a team, department, or college already know what needs to be different. What’s difficult is putting the resources towards exploring the idea of making a change. Most organizations rarely take an in-depth look into what’s NOT working Read More…
Taking Online or Blended Courses? Stay Connected to USM!
According the USM Factbook, there were approximately 3,200 USM students enrolled in online or blended courses during Fall 2015. Roughly 18% of the total credit hours taken at USM in Fall 2015 were in online or blended courses, and this represents a 1.5% increase over Fall 2014. These numbers echo the five year trend of Read More…
Faculty Showcase: Community Engaged Learning
This workshop will highlight ways that community-based service learning can increase student motivation and engagement by providing experiential opportunities to learn in real world contexts. The workshop will focus on the benefits of partnering with communities and strategies for facilitating service learning in face-to-face, blended or online courses. CTEL has assembled a panel of three Read More…