FOR FACULTY WORKING WITH OER

FOR FACULTY WORKING WITH OER

Helping bring down the cost of college by choosing free or low-cost textbooks is one way faculty can lighten the load for students and keep them on the path to a degree.  As the cost of textbooks has risen, students have coped by simply not purchasing them.  Having...
Classroom Lecture Capture Users

Classroom Lecture Capture Users

We wanted to let you know that all classroom computers are going to be upgraded to the latest version of Ensemble Anthem once spring semester is over. One plus from this upgrade is the set recording time will increase from 2 hours to 4. After the upgrade, to record,...
Applying to College as a Wheelchair User

Applying to College as a Wheelchair User

This time of year, students all around the country are visiting colleges and making plans for their future. Students with disabilities are no different. This article from Inside Higher Ed gives us good insight into the experience of a wheelchair-using student as she...
Using Groups in Moodle: Please Read

Using Groups in Moodle: Please Read

 Thanks to a recent help desk ticket from one of our faculty members I thought it was worth sharing with everyone. If you are using  groups in Moodle do not forget to add yourself to the groups you create. This is especially important if you are using the notification...
Service Dogs

Service Dogs

Service dogs – a very hot topic on the civil rights listservs I read. In this article I will share some resources to help you understand the difference between a service dog and an emotional support animal and which is allowed in the classroom. Who doesn’t like...