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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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Apr
20
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT11:00am
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Other Online
Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this overview session covers the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on the basics of test creation and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students.
To register, please visit http://www.fins.uconn.edu.Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Apr
20
The Actor's Tools And How They Can Assist You In Your Work6:45pm
The Actor's Tools And How They Can Assist You In Your Work
Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Other Online
What can actors teach us about our “role” as teacher? We will discuss actor's tools such as using your voice to maximum effect, body language, animation and enthusiasm, remaining fully attentive to what is happening with your "audience," "playing to your audience," and other acting techniques which can make your presentations more effective and engaging.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1982Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Apr
21
Using LockDown Browser And Monitor For Online Tests In HuskyCT2:30pm
Using LockDown Browser And Monitor For Online Tests In HuskyCT
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down a student’s computer when used for administering a test through HuskyCT. Monitor is an additional feature that uses a student’s webcam to record them taking their test, which provides a means to review the student’s testing environment. When taking a test using LockDown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications, or close a test until it is ubmitted for grading, and Monitor creates a video record of the time they spent taking the test. This session will cover the use of LockDown Browser and Monitor for tests, quizzes, and exams in your course, including recommended settings and best practices.
To register, please visit http://www.fins.uconn.edu.Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Apr
23
Antiracist Approaches To Writing Instruction12:30pm
Antiracist Approaches To Writing Instruction
Friday, April 23rd, 2021
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Other Online
Drawing on contemporary research in the field of writing studies, this workshop introduces some antiracist pedagogical approaches to designing writing assignments and providing feedback on writing. After investigating some of the ways common pedagogical assumptions may serve to marginalize students of color, facilitators will overview translingual frameworks, contract grading, and community engaged projects as three antiracist teaching methods. Time will be reserved for participants to share ideas and consider ways to implement new practices into their teaching.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2003Contact Information: stacey.valliere@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. Finally, 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.
iClicker Integration
Instructors and students will no longer need to use iClicker Sync because iClicker Cloud will integrate into your HuskyCT course.
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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