If you’re looking for a good book or two to read this summer, below is a small sampling of “best bets” from our CTLT lending library. For a full listing of titles, visit our CTLT Lending Library Webpage. Most titles can be checked out for 2-4 weeks, so give us a call (2-6898)/ email (ctlt@bgsu.edu) […]
Continue Reading 1 comment May 8th, 2007
The Chronicle article “What Web 2.0 Can Teach Us About Learning” is an interesting article looking at the use of course management systems and Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. Edward Maloney explains that most course management systems (BlackBoard and WebCT) have been utilized as a means to disperse media and not as an interactive […]
Continue Reading 3 comments April 18th, 2007
Copyright, author’s rights, and licensing of personal works continue to enter into discussions at all levels of university work. From faculty authorship to students’ creative works available on the Internet, each individual can now specify the conditions for the distribution and use of their works using the Creative Commons. [From the Creative Commons website:] What […]
Continue Reading 1 comment April 16th, 2007
I saw an interesting Web page, but it was in a foreign language. Is there a way to translate the Web page using Google? AL’s answerhttp://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=20066 Why would translating a webpage be useful? Have you used this feature before? If so, for what? Click on the COMMENTS link below to get started! We welcome your […]
Continue Reading 1 comment March 23rd, 2007
As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” If that’s true, then there are many words to be found at Everystockphoto.com Here you can find royalty free stock photos for use in any type of digital or print media that you may use in your work as an educator, researcher, or learner. […]
Continue Reading 1 comment March 20th, 2007
This is a new type of post here at Interact at the Center. We will provide a general topic related to teaching and learning and ask for contributions from our visitors. This is your opportunity to interact with other faculty members and graduate students. Today’s topic is Blackboard, and for those who do not use […]
Continue Reading February 21st, 2007
If you have been reading our newsletter, you are familiar with Web 2.0 tools, which allow for applications to run within your web browser without ever having to download a program. Google has recently provided many Web 2.0 applications as well as other helpful tools. Today’s focus is on Google Docs & Spreadsheets (formerly known […]
Continue Reading February 8th, 2007
How can I add comments to a cell in Excel? AL’s answer for PC using Excel 2003http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=25492 AL’s answer for Mac using Excel 2004http://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=25505 Share your opinion and experiences by leaving a comment below:Why would adding comments to a cell be useful? Would this tip be useful when exchanging information in Excel spreadsheets? Have you […]
Continue Reading January 30th, 2007
Click Play to Start the Video Share your opinion and experiences by leaving a comment below:Would you or your department utilize this software? Have you ever considered keeping track of your personal library with computer software? How many books have you loaned to others, never to receive them back? This could be your solution. Delicious […]
Continue Reading January 10th, 2007
How can I add images to a table in Word? AL’s answer for PChttp://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=25597 AL’s answer for Machttp://www.atomiclearning.com/almovie?key=24144 Share your opinion and experiences by leaving a comment below:Why would a adding images to a table useful? Would this technique help you or your students to present information more effectively? Have you used this feature before? […]
Continue Reading January 10th, 2007
