Oct 27
We had a good turnout for our recent session, “Designing Engaging Online Courses for Adult Learners.” Presented by Dr. Denise Lowe of the University of Central Florida, this webinar covered topics ranging from examining the differing learning styles of various generational groups, to identifying strategies to effectively connect with these learners in online and blended …
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Oct 20
NBC Learn is a online collection of digital news clips from several years worth of rich archive materials. Whether playing clips in a face-to-face classroom setting or utilizing clips for an online class, video can provide a dynamic means of engaging students and connecting them to desired learning outcomes. For more information about how to …
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Oct 08
An interesting analysis by Tracy Mitrano in a recent Insider Higher Ed article casts a focus on student privacy concerns regarding “big data” and a recent pledge formulated by the Future Privacy Forum. At the heart of the matter are concerns over what some corporations have done, intend to do, or (most important) have the …
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Sep 30
Dr. Shannon Carter of the Literature and Languages Department imparted some philosophical and practical food for thought to attendees of her recent “Writers and their Tools” workshop hosted by the CFEI. The discussion and activities centered on the purpose of writing, spanning various forms over the ages, from cave paintings all the way through to …
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Sep 29
Greetings Instructors! The New VoiceThread is here! VoiceThread, an interactive presentation tool, has a sleek new look and some useful new features. On Wednesday, October 1st, the new VoiceThread will be enabled for A&M-Commerce. Accessing VoiceThread through your online course shell by clicking on the VoiceThread Course Item will remain the same. We’ve compiled several …
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