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Restarting classroom computers
ITS has removed shutdown and restart from the Windows Start menu on the Dell computers in all campus classrooms. There now is an icon (shown below) on the desktop to restart these computers. It is recommended to use this after … Continue reading
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NEW GEAR: Bluetooth headset – Logitech Zone Wireless
The TRC has a collection of over 40 USB wired headsets that have been part of our inventory for several years. Like these: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/usb-headset-h390 Over the summer I had a few requests to accommodate situations that required wireless headsets but … Continue reading
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Filenames for edTPA
Do not use any special characters and symbols, such as ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) ` ; < > ? , [ ] { } ‘ “, in the file name for anything uploaded … Continue reading
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NEW GEAR: document camera & visual presenter – Elmo MX-P2
For several years, the TRC has circulated portable Elmo document cameras to EDHD and teacher education faculty and students. They have been used for hundreds of classes and presentations on campus and all over the world because they are convenient … Continue reading
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NEW GEAR: webcams – Logitech C925e & C270
The pandemic has created a supply chain shortage for many products including webcams. I’ve kept my eye on the webcam market for several weeks and finally found some good quality ones in-stock from a BGSU vendor. My office purchased 4 … Continue reading
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NEW GEAR: Wacom Intuos drawing tablet – CTL4100
The TRC has 4 new drawing tablets ready for circulation. This USB device for Mac or Windows is 7.9″ X 6.3″ and has programable buttons for keyboard shortcuts. The item description includes the following:
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Student copying in the TRC
EDHD students receive free black & white copying (not to be confused with printing) for any academic related purpose (not to be confused with personal use). This has been a featured service of our lab for a long time to … Continue reading
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TRC Craft Packs
Craft packs are a popular item circulated by EDHD’s Technology & Resource Center (TRC). Here is what they include:
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Wireless mics for classroom amplification
The microphones used in the past to amplify the instructor’s voice in BGSU classrooms have all been removed to limit COVID spread and ITS/CTS may no longer circulate them to individuals. Fortunately for EDHD faculty, my office circulates mics for … Continue reading
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Hybrid teaching equipment for PEHE
A professor in EDHD’s Physical Education Health Education program asked me to provide equipment for hybrid classes held in one of the Eppler gymnasiums. It needed to be compact, portable, and wireless for use with Canvas and Zoom. Here’s what … Continue reading
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