Classroom presentations can be one of the most enriching assignments of the class if enough planning and preparation goes into the process. Below are 6 tips to help you assign an engaging oral presentation assignment. 1. Plan ahead. Give yourself time to communicate your expectations for the assignment and allow enough time for students to […]
Continue Reading 1 comment June 25th, 2007
Applications for the 2007-2008 CTLT Learning Communities are now available through the end of July. This year, faculty, staff, and graduate students have eleven communites to choose from, including three new opportunities: Core Commitments Service-Learning Co-sponsored with the Office for Service -Learning, members will develop knowledge of service-learning outcomes and assessment plans for a newly […]
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How can I create mailing labels in my word processing software? AL’s answer for Mac using Appleworks 6http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=4720 AL’s answer for PC using Word 2003http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=27397 AL’s answer for PC using Word 2007http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=29244 AL’s answer for PC using OpenOffice.org 2http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=28633 Would this tip improve your ability to send out notices? If you try this, tell us […]
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The UC Second Life Wiki provides a valuable resource for any educator or student who plans to utilize Second Life as a teaching and learning tool. Second Life is a popular persistent online virtual “world” where users from around the globe can explore digital environments and interact with other users. More and more institutions of […]
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With the proliferation of technology in the classroom, there is a rise in the use of available media for integrating new ideas. What started out as making copies of paper documents has now turned into duplicating software, video, and digital documents. Along with this shift in copying and exchanging digital media, the need for regulation […]
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Click play to view a brief comic sketch on how NOT to use PowerPoint. This video is great to show your class before assigning class presentations. It may encourage originality and make people think about how the audience will respond to a presentation. How many “bad” presenations have you seen like this? Please share any […]
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For over half a century the work of Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues has played a major role in understanding substantive thinking about planning and evaluation in an educational atmosphere. Bloom’s Taxonomy was originally designed for educators to think about objectives, communicate with one another, and formulate a curriculum. With advances in technology following the […]
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