Archive for November, 2006
How can I add a password to a document to protect sensitive information? AL’s answer for PC using Word 2003http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=10840 AL’s answer for Mac using AppleWorks 6http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=17678 AL’s answer for Mac using Word 2004http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=14486 Share your opinion and experiences by leaving a comment below:Why might a professor need to password protect a document? Have you […]
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November 30th, 2006
For some reason, the one email we sent out about this site and our “gift-away” has been repeatedly sent… some tell us up to 6 times now! We have informed ITS and they are checking on this. Thank you for letting us know and understanding that technology can be quite unexpected at times. We welcome […]
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November 30th, 2006
For some reason, the one email we sent out about this site and our “gift-away” has been repeatedly sent… some tell us up to 6 times now! We have informed ITS and they are checking on this. Thank you for letting us know and understanding that technology can be quite unexpected at times. We welcome […]
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November 30th, 2006
USB Flash Drive Gift-Away To show our holiday spirit and to celebrate our new interactive site, the Center is gifting a USB Flash Drive. From now until December 8th, everyone who contributes to the “Interact at the Center” discussion site will be entered in a gift drawing for a USB Flash Drive. In order to […]
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November 29th, 2006
The newest classroom technology trend in keeping the attention of millennial generation learners is Audience-Response Systems. These wireless handheld devices are not just being used for “America’s Funniest Videos” anymore. Several manufacturers are selling these devices for use in the classroom- one for each student. These devices allow instructors to pose questions to the entire […]
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November 15th, 2006
Podcasting has taken the world by storm and has emerged in the academic world as a powerful teaching tool. While some have taken the new technology and implemented it into their classroom, the majority of faculty have not yet utilized this new tool. Here at the Center we offer podcasting workshops focused on teaching and […]
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November 7th, 2006
Ask AL Bi-Monthly Tech Tips will become a staple for “INTERACT AT THE CENTER.” Check back every two weeks for more useful tips and tutorials. This week the feature we are focusing on is blogging. Follow the link below to a myriad of tutorials and explanations on how to effectively start and manage your own […]
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November 7th, 2006
PowerPoint presentations have become an automatic feature attached to the newest learning model. PowerPoint users praise the software for enriching the learning content. Critics of the PowerPoint phenomenon argue students have become passively engaged rather than actively engaged in the learning process. Craig and Amernic (2006) state, “When we taught without PowerPoint or led a […]
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November 7th, 2006
On November 2, 2006, Barb Toth from the BGSU Writing Center facilitated a workshop on “Constructing Effective Writing Assignments.” • What types of writing assignments do you use for your courses to solicit student understanding? • What kind(s) of assessment strategies to you employ – rubrics, checklists, peer evaluations, etc.? Visit the Writing Center’s website […]
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November 7th, 2006
This site is a remodeled version of our former: enhancing teaching and learning @ BGSU. In the spirit of interaction, we look forward to reading and learning from your comments, so feel free to share your experiences and expertise by simply clicking on the COMMENTS link below each post of interest. We welcome your comments! […]
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November 6th, 2006
