Active Learning Classroom Pilot 2017-2018 We’ve officially made it through the first year of our active learning pilot program! As some of you may know, over the Summer of 2017, ITS teamed up with facilities, the Provost’s office, and other … Continue reading Active Learning Classroom Updates
Across the world today, people are paying attention to what it means to be a person with a disability. As a technologist I’d like to suggest some simple tasks to help you learn about some of ways people use assistive technology to get around the web and/or their mobile devices. Say “goodbye” to your mouse Detach your mouse and try navigating using only your keyboard. The following keys can be used: Tab key: Navigates to most elements, usually links or buttons. If the website is built correctly you should see an outline around each element as to tab to it. … Continue reading Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Navigating the Moodle Gradebook can be quite confusing at times but we are here to help! There are several different options you have available when it comes to grading in Moodle. If you can’t remember how to allow your students … Continue reading Grading In Moodle
Math, visual impairment and linearity Confessions Let me say right off the bat, I am not a ‘math person’. I find it interesting, particularly in the context of math as language, but I really don’t “get” it. Nor do I … Continue reading Math Sounds
The Language Center (Kohlberg 326) now has a dedicated computing station for our Oculus Rift VR headset. We have a variety of applications for 360 environment building and three-dimensional painting as well as 360 stories or “experiences” – content that … Continue reading Oculus Rift VR Headset and Computing Station
Students in Professor Kelly McConville’s Data Science class recently built interactive online visualizations using real data to analyze a topic of their choice. The work is a part of a semester learning how to gather, analyze, visualize, and interpret data. … Continue reading Interactive Data Science Visualizations
