Catching Up!

So much going on so many emails.  I even missed sending last week’s blog so will do double duty today!

First here is a neat slide show on Disruptive Technologies 2015-2106 will give you something to think about.

Now if you have missed the recent posts from ECU Learning Technologies Digest let me just highlight some of the postings!

Classroom Selection for Summer and Fall 2015: New Options

As you consider your future classroom technology needs, here is a description of some of the equipment you will find in the classrooms across campus. New options include AirMedia, which allows you to present wirelessly from any device, Desktop Recording with MDR or Tegrity, and Video Conference using Saba or Jabber. Visit the Classroom Technology Database for even more options and to see the complete list of equipment offerings per room.

*New* Present – Wireless with AirMedia. AirMedia is now available in a limited number of classrooms. Bring your own device (BYOD) and connect wirelessly to project course content from your PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone on the classroom display.

Record with Mediasite – Record class lectures and presentations in a classroom with a Mediasite hardware recorder. See Lecture Capture – Live and Recorded Content for specific features and to get started.

Record with Desktop using MDR or Tegrity – Record class lectures and presentations with a desktop recorder. Some Desktop rooms have built in cameras. Both solutions integrate with Blackboard. See Lecture Capture – Live and Recorded Content for specific features and to get started.

Video Conference with Cisco – Video conference with guest speakers or schedule group meetings using the Cisco hardware in the classroom. Schedule* up to 10 HD sites or 20 standard sites. See Videoconferencing for specific features and to get started. *Submit an Online Request to schedule your video conference.

Video Conference using SabaMeeting or Jabber – Video conference with guest speakers or schedule group meetings using SabaMeeting or Jabber. See Videoconferencing for specific features. Visit SabaMeeting or Jabber resources to get started.

Integrate tutorials on software, business, and creative skills into your Blackboard courses

Faculty: lynda.com offers more than 2,900 video courses that you can add to any content area of your Blackboard class. If your students need to learn how to use software such as PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, GIS, and AutoCAD, be sure to check out the lynda.com library. Visit ECU lynda.com to get started.

Staff: Check out the lynda.com library for your training needs. Visit ECU lynda.com to get started.

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