by Mike Dixon | Jan 8, 2016 | Teaching and Learning
Duke University’s Kevin Smith has been a great resource for realistic copyright conversations, articles, presentations and more recently, being involved in a collaborative process in the creation of a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Copyright for Educators & Librarians.
Recently, Kevin announced a new MOOC on Copyright for Multimedia. The original MOOC has also been updated and both MOOCs are set-up to be taken on-demand. While they are free to take/complete, there is a small fee if you want a verified certificate of completion. These MOOCS are highly-rated and well-designed.
The CTLT liaisons consistently get queries and questions about copyrighted content, and we’re working to gain more knowledge about Fair Use and best practices to protect owner rights of content but still claim educational use whenever possible. We recommend these MOOCs, especially if you plan on integrating and/or sharing copyrighted media into anything involving the Internet.
by Mike Dixon | Jan 8, 2016 | Teaching and Learning
In this recent article by Duke’s Andrea Novicki of their Center for Instructional Technology, learn how a faculty member uses student self-assessments to justify their “class participation” grade.
by Mike Dixon | Nov 17, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
The CTLT liaisons along with CTLT research analyst Fred Hagemeister showcased 3D printing technologies as well as the latest in virtual reality technologies in the Tyler Haynes Commons building today. Many faculty, staff and students came by during their lunch breaks.
The CreoPop 3D printing pen station allowed walk-ups to create their own works of art. We had the Oculus Rift available to try as well as several Google Cardboard devices. We even showed attendees how to create your own 360-degree images. If you have the Google Streetview app on your mobile device, you can see some of our 360 creations right on the UR campus!
Did you miss our event? No worries! Just contact your CTLT liaison and we’ll be glad to show you what we demonstrated.
by Mike Dixon | Oct 21, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
We here in the CTLT have been experimenting with Google Cardboard and the Oculus Rift for a good part of 2015, so this comes as no surprise. In this Wired.com article, learn about how Google and the New York Times partnered to give away lots of these cardboard viewers that work with most smartphones to view 3D or 360 immersive content. Want to learn more about this technology? Contact your CTLT liaison!
by Andrew Bell | Oct 19, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
Deadline to submit: November 11th, 2015, 5 PM |MDI_Spring2016 Application (.doc file)
Submit your proposal to ats@richmond.edu
Overview
The purpose of this initiative is to enable University of Richmond faculty members to explore, and ultimately utilize mobile technology in their teaching. Since the beginning of this program, we have found that incorporating these mobile technologies can enhance the student educational experience as well as the potential to aid in research and personal productivity. These mobile technologies certainly provide for interesting and unique opportunities in higher education.
We believe that mobile technologies have the ability to transform learning, change how professors transmit knowledge, and effectively change how students acquire, interact with, and use knowledge.
This program is intended to support faculty members interested in integrating a mobile device, apps, and web-based tools into a specific course that they teach. For those accepted into the Mobile Device Initiative, the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology will distribute the mobile technology to faculty for one full year. The students participating in the course for which the application was submitted will receive the mobile device for one semester.
When drafting your application, faculty are strongly encouraged to collaborate with their CTLT Liaison. Your CTLT Liaison is available to work with you to further develop and implement classroom activities during the semester.
Procedure
Submit your proposal to ats@richmond.edu by Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 at 5:00pm. You will be asked to address the following questions in your proposal:
- How will learning improve by providing ready, portable access to course materials for reference and review?
- How will the device support collaborative learning by facilitating storage and sharing of course-related materials among students and between students and instructors?
- How will the device provide richer learning experiences through the integration of audio and/or video-based resources?
- How will the device support learning and research in authentic field settings?
- How will the device simplify course delivery or reducing time needed for course management?
- … be specific, including which apps you plan to use on the device.
Process
Proposals will be reviewed by CTLT staff. Priority will be given to first time applicants. Applying faculty members will be notified by a CTLT Liaison regarding the selection decision via email. The device will be distributed to selected faculty as soon as possible after the selection process.
Ownership of the mobile device will rest with the University. Faculty and students will need to sign a return/fine agreement agreeing to return the devices or be fined for the cost of repair or replacement.
Faculty and students will be able to download free apps, however additional apps for purchase will be the responsibility of the individual faculty/student, and made through his or her personal iTunes account. A $50 iTunes gift card will be provided to each participating faculty member.
The CTLT has inventory for supporting 2-3 classes using iPads. The iPads have front facing and rear facing cameras and contain WiFi access only (no cellular data). Please contact your CTLT liaison for more device dependent information.
by Mike Dixon | Oct 7, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
University Communications just published a feature on John Zinn’s use of iPads in his classroom/curriculum. John will also be in a panel discussion at our UR TechVision event on 10/13!
