Accessibility: Peer Note Taker Accommodation

Accessibility: Peer Note Taker Accommodation

Just when I thought I had my blog topic all worked out I was asked to sit on a panel at Friday Forum. Together with Scott Herzberg and Dan Goodchild, we tackled the subject of: How to Handle Difficult Situations in the Classroom. We talked procedures, myths vs. facts,...
How Do I Choose Which Technology Tool to Use?

How Do I Choose Which Technology Tool to Use?

Over the last few semesters, I have noticed a change in how instructors are asking questions about using technology.  Five years ago, “I want to learn about Moodle” was a common start to a faculty consult.  Today, most of my faculty consults begin with...
Thinking in 3D about 3D printers

Thinking in 3D about 3D printers

Sometime this weekend, my office space was invaded by owls–lots of them.  On the keyboard, the bookshelf, the top of the cubical wall,  and on piles of paperwork, but I was thrilled with the Monday morning leavings.   Months ago I had started imagining owls, and...
The Impact of Accessibility on Students and Instructors

The Impact of Accessibility on Students and Instructors

Welcome to spring semester 2015. Many of you have received a Notice of Accommodation email from me already. As of January 22, about 144 notices have been sent. Some requests are still trickling in, so watch your inbox. Rather than a long post from me this week I want...

Can Learning Grit Be Taught?

I think it can, and this short video created in Adobe Voice tells why. Sidenote:  Adobe Voice is a wonderfully simple to use presentation tool, allowing you to easily insert photos, text, music, and record your voice–IF you plan ahead and make sure the device...