Box Sync Download Transcript Hello, I’m Zac with the Office of Educational Development and today we’re going to be talking about how to use Box Sync — Let’s get started! To use Box Sync, you must first download the Box Sync app. You can find the download here. After this is installed, you should see […]
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How to Turn On Dark Mode in Microsoft Word
Transcript Hello, I’m Zac with the Office of Educational Development and today we’ll be talking about How to Turn on Night Mode for Microsoft Word. Let’s get started! As you can see, the default theme of Microsoft Word is pretty bright — this can be particularly annoying after spending hours at the computer, grading papers. […]
Can Intelligence Change?
Can you change your intelligence? According to this article by the American Psychological Association, believing you can get smarter makes you smarter. We are often taught that intelligence is a static attribute — whether it be nature or nurture, some people are smarter than others. This phenomenon affects marginalized groups more than any other. Students […]
Common Accessibility Mistakes, Part Two
Written by Bonnie Kenney, MEd Creating course materials that are accessible for all students is important. This article will attempt to address a few of the most common mistakes made when creating materials that will be disseminated electronically. PDFs Microsoft Office Microsoft Word and PowerPoint provide built-in accessibility checkers. To access these open either program […]
Common Accessibility Mistakes, Part One
Written by Bonnie Kenney, MEd Creating course materials that are accessible for all students is important. This article will attempt to address a few of the most common mistakes made when creating materials that will be disseminated electronically. Images Links
Engage Students Using Microlectures
Written by Janay White, MA Microlectures are short, instructor-produced videos that are designed to provide effective explanations of a single concept or specific skill set (ACUE, 2020). The short videos (approximately 5 minutes) are easy to integrate into the curriculum, can be used as a component of online, blended, or face-to-face instruction, and can be combined with other learning activities to reinforce the […]
How to Embed an Online Video in PowerPoint 365
Transcript Hello — I’m Zac with the Office of Educational Development and today we’re learning how to embed an online video in PowerPoint 365. First, we need an online video. I have selected one from our friends at Blackboard. Next, copy the URL from the Address bar of your browser by highlighting it and using […]
Practical Lessons for Passionate Professors
Written by Bonnie Kenney, Assistant Professor, Instructional Design The K. Patricia Cross Academy was launched in 2019 to offer practical resources for higher education faculty. The content is designed to foster student success, is concise, and packed with proven ways to achieve measurable results. Best of all, the resources are always free. Technique videos and […]
Technology in Today’s Classroom: Are You a Tech-Savvy Teacher?
Original Article Summary When most of today’s educators were in school, technology was not available like it is now. However, in today’s classroom, technology abounds and students are extremely tech-savvy. This has presented many challenges in the classroom and requires teachers to continuously learn and embrace new forms of instruction in order to enrich the […]
Video Learning May Be More Effective Than In-Person Lectures
Original Article Summary According to a recent study published in Review of Educational Research, video learning may be more effective than people think. The study looked at a sample of 7,776 students and found that, when students learned from a video instead of an in-person lecture, there was a slight increase in average grade. However, […]