Will You Be Using Tegrity Lecture Capture for SPRING 2016?

Posted by on December 7, 2015

Do you plan to use Tegrity lecture capture during SPRING 2016? If so, then Educational Technology will need to gather some basic information from you so that we may prepare any room(s) in which you will be teaching with the appropriate technology. To gather that information, we ask that you complete the survey linked below: […]

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Teaching and Learning Technology Conference 2016 – REGISTRATION OPEN!

Posted by on December 2, 2015

Registration for the Teaching and Learning Technology Conference 2016 on March 17 and 18, 2016 is now OPEN! THEME: Learning to Learn KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Linda B. Nilson, Ph.D. – Founding Director of the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation at Clemson University Self-Regulated Learning: Way Beyond Study Skills  Anthony Petroy, Ph.D. – Assistant Vice Chancellor […]

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Using Someone Else’s Ideas and Thoughts Without Citation…Isn’t Right

Posted by on December 2, 2015

Currently, one of the hot topics on our campus is Academic Integrity.  If you look at the Office of Undergraduate Studies website you will find many resources telling students what constitutes Academic Integrity, and what the consequences are when students cross the line.  51% of the issues reported last year appear to be about a […]

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Group Assignments Associated With Rubrics Causing Sporadic Issues

Posted by on November 11, 2015

Recently we’ve had a few confirmed reports of students being unable to view grading rubrics associated with group assignments. If you’re using a grading rubric for a group assignment, you may be affected by this issue. We’re currently working with Blackboard to resolve this behavior. If you have questions or problems related to this issue, […]

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EdTech U at the Library! Thursday, November 5, 2015

Posted by on November 2, 2015

EdTech U is at the Library for Fall 2015! EdTech U is an opportunity for instructors to gain some hands-on assistance with any educational technology supported by EdTech. Attending EdTech U will also enter you in a raffle, the winner of which will be drawn at the end of each semester. Hours of Operation: 1 […]

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Still getting Blackboard errors when submitting or viewing assignments?

Posted by on October 27, 2015

Assignments submitted to courses between approximately 4PM-6PM on Oct. 26th were corrupted or only partially uploaded. If you submitted an assignment on Oct 26th from 4PM-6PM you were likely affected by this disruption of service. Assignment submissions from that time window must be cleared and resubmitted. Instructors, you’ll have to clear the assignment submissions. Students, […]

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CLC Software Request Process for SPRING 2016 Now Open!

Posted by on October 19, 2015

EdTech is opening up the Computing Learning Center (CLC) software request process for instructors who need specific software packages installed in computer learning centers across campus. The software request web-based application is available on the EdTech web site. Go to edtech.mst.edu/clc/. Click Request Software (Faculty). Please enter all software requests before close of business on […]

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Missouri S&T – Teaching Partners

Posted by on October 14, 2015

Missouri University of Science and Technology Source: certi.mst.edu Over the past year CERTI and EdTech, in partnership with faculty, have worked to create the Teaching Partners program.  This program is designed to be a confidential voluntary professional development service coordinated through EdTech and CERTI and trained faculty mentors using collgial peer coaching to improve or […]

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Benefits, Impact and Process of Early Course Evaluations | Center for Teaching Excellence | Duquesne University

Posted by on October 14, 2015

Source: www.duq.edu Feedback has an impact but it’s how you interpret that feedback that can be the most beneficial.  This website gives five tips on how you should interpret feedback.  It is based on an article written by Connie Buskist and Jan Hogan.  One of the best pieces of advice was shared at the latest […]

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BLACKBOARD MAINTENANCE: Sunday, October 18, 2015

Posted by on October 14, 2015

IT will be performing Blackboard maintenance on Sunday, October 18, 2015, starting at midnight. Blackboard will be unavailable for approximately 4 hours between midnight and to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 18. Please contact the Help Desk with questions about this or any other IT issue at 573-341-HELP (4357) or submit an online Help Request at […]

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