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Technologies to Enhance Teaching and Learning at UConn
Video Conferencing
Use a variety of video conferencing tools to meet with your students.
Recording Technologies
Use technologies such as Kaltura and the Lightboard room to create and share videos.
Collaboration & Engagement
Use a variety of tools to engage students in the classroom and outside it
Testing & Assessment
UConn offers a variety of testing and assessment solutions to better enhance your teaching.
Accessibility
UConn is committed to providing an accessible digital environment for everyone.
Portfolios
UConn offers Portfolium accounts for all faculty, staff, and students. Valuable learning tool.
Workshops
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Nov
29
PowerPoint For Teaching And Learning1:00pm
PowerPoint For Teaching And Learning
Monday, November 29th, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Other Online
We will be covering newer features with PowerPoint such as
• Microsoft Translator: creating a more inclusive experience as students can see live captions in their own language
• Record webcam and audio to create a video of your PowerPoint presentation
• Rehearse with Coach: practice giving your PowerPoint presentation and receive feedback for it (can benefit students who are presenting in your class)
• Design Ideas for presentations
Monday, November 29, 1:00-2:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2223Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Nov
29
Managing Anxiety, Yours And Theirs 1:30pm
Managing Anxiety, Yours And Theirs
Monday, November 29th, 2021
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Other Online
Participants will come away with specific strategies for managing their own and their students’ anxieties
We will discuss topics such as:
• Causes of anxiety: Lack of confidence, Lack of knowledge, lack of preparation, lack of experience, the unknown…
Solutions:
• Prioritize tasks (It’s not ALL vital or ALL immediate)
• work with a partner or friend, seek help from a colleague, a friend, a professional,
• establish and follow routines,
• move (exercise), get enough rest,
• consider how to change the environment to make it more effective for you, breathe,
• think positive thoughts and believe in yourself, consider accommodations, laugh- esp. when you want to cry (crying is okay, too)
• Managing Student Anxiety:
• Give choices
• Be Flexible
• Listen
• Share all relevant information regarding grades, assignments, policies…
• Make a connection with your students
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2175Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Nov
30
Kaltura: Creating And Sharing Videos For Your Class10:00am
Kaltura: Creating And Sharing Videos For Your Class
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Storrs Campus Online
Using UConn’s video platform, Kaltura, you can record lectures, store videos, create quizzes, and share them in your HuskyCT course. In addition, students can use it for homework assignments or for discussions. The training will cover how faculty, staff, or students can create, upload, edit, and share videos. Also included will be instructions on how to caption your videos.
Tuesday, November 30, 10:00-11:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2227Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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30
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT11:00am
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Other Online
Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this overview session is an introduction to the Test and Assignment tools in HuskyCT, as well as a newer assessment integration called Gradescope. We will cover the basics of these three tools to ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on creating different types of assessments and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students.
Tuesday, November 30, 11:00-12:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2291Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Noteworthy News
Mediasite Migration to Kaltura
If you are a Mediasite user and have not already requested your content be moved to Kaltura, now is a good time because ITS is eliminating Mediasite. To convert from Mediasite to Kaltura, send a request to Academic IT.
What's New in Webex
HuskyCT instructors can now integrate Webex directly into their course page, allowing instructors to create/begin scheduled meetings, list class recordings, and facilitate office hours directly through HuskyCT. Also, instructors can now pre-assign breakout session groups. Users in breakout sessions will also be able to move between breakout sessions without the instructor manually moving them, leading to increased flexibility with larger discussion sections. The hand-raising feature in Webex has moved to the emoji section for mobile users. In addition to hand-raising, users will now be able to use thumbs up/down and clapping emojis along with other seasonal emojis. Finally, Webex now utilizes Slido for their polling feature.
iClicker Integration
Instructors and students will no longer need to use iClicker Sync because iClicker Cloud will integrate into your HuskyCT course.
iPad loan program for BYOD testing
For classes administering computer-based assessments in the classroom, the instructor can reserve iPads from ITS as back-up devices. The iPads can be checked out from ITS up to 48 hours before the test and returned within 48 hours after it. To reserve iPads: https://confluence.uconn.edu/ikb/loan-of-ipads-to-instructors-for-exams
New software review process
Procurement has developed a new software and technology service review process to ensure the safety of FERPA-protected data.
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