Great and easy to use tool for blended and flipped instruction!
Check it out in this great post. You can combine files and media-rich resources (websites, youtube videos, etc.) into an easy to navigate resource.
Happy blending!
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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Backchannels
So, what is backchanneling? In simple terms it is online conversation generated by the audience using different social media tools (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, etc.) or even Moodle chat feature, which is happening simultaneously with the live lecture or conference presentation. Multiple benefits to students were reported, to include but not be limited to increased focus, collaborative note taking, initiating academic discourse, being more active during class discussions, etc. Want to learn more about backchanneling in higher education? Please access my diigo collection.
NU celebrated Safer Internet Day
February 11, NU celebrated the Safer Internet Day. It was a great success. Many thanks to all participants and attendees. We collected over 650 signatures for the NU Cyber Security Pledge. Stay tuned for pictures and reports!
Sochi 2014 Olympic Games eResources
Let the strongest win! We all be cheering for our athletes as the Games start today. Incorporating e-resources about Olympics into learning and teaching might make concepts you discuss in social sciences, history, math, physics, and engineering relevant, educational, and fun! Checkout these resources and share your favorite with us.
New Turnitin Report
Turnitin did a study and published a report a couple of days ago. Of course reporting a booming business, huge efficacy, and all possible benefits for educators and students… The company is leading on the market, especially in US. We do have Turnitin in the University and use it quite effectively. Want to know more about Turnitin? Please access these resources, attend our training, and use all resources and strategies possible to combat academic dishonesty and teach students to be good writers and ethical researchers.
February 5 is the Digital Learning Day
It is a relatively new event. It will be celebrated only for the 3rd time this year in the United States. The main idea is to give “every child the opportunity to learn in a robust digital environment everyday, with the goal of success in college and a career”. We need to introduce this day (and concept) here in Kazakhstan as well. Happy Digital Learning Day!
Data Privacy Month
Data Privacy Month is Jan 28-Feb 28. It is our responsibility to promote good digital citizenship, raise awareness of our students and colleagues, and introduce good practices in our growing University in terms of student records, our own webpresence, financial, health, and research records. I collected some resources and made them available at my diigo collection. “Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data, Enabling Trust” is this month motto!
