Each year EDUCAUSE publishes the annual Horizon Report that identifies and describes the higher education trends, challenges, and developments in educational technology likely to have an impact on learning, teaching and creative inquiry. This information is “hot off the presses” and was presented at the 2019 EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA on…
In this Special Feature CAPE Session, Dr. Cameron of the College of Optometry will share his newest innovation in student learning: a brain-eye pathway 3D learning model. This revolutionary tool was custom-built by the ITDL team at WesternU and funded through the 2018 Educational Starter Grant provided by the Association of Schools and Colleges of…
In this TED Talk, Salman Khan talks about how and why he created the remarkable Khan Academy. He shows the power of interactive exercises, and calls for teachers to consider flipping the traditional classroom script -- give students video lectures to watch at home, and do "homework" in the classroom with the teacher available to…
3D Medical Printing continues to be one of the top trends in medical education. Here at WesternU we have the equipment and the opportunity to be at the cutting-edge of this trend. With the help of the EdTech Team, faculty can develop 3D models and prototypes for use in their courses. Published research outlines how…
This month’s three technologies to add to your creative toolbox, include: ThingLink FlipGrid QR Codes This reoccurring CETL Session will introduce you to three new technologies each month. The presenter will review the technology with the attendees and share examples of how this technology can: be utilized within the classroom or to enhance online…
The Bartlett Theater in HPC has been renovated and redesigned to be a Flexible Learning Space! This informative learning session will feature 30 minutes on the state of the art technology that is included in this new space and an additional 30 minutes on the best ways to incorporate the flexible learning space furniture into…
This month's three technologies to add to your creative toolbox, include: 1. BioRender 2. Factile 3. OneTab This reoccurring CETL Session will introduce you to three new technologies each month. The presenter will review the technology with the attendees and share examples of how this technology can: be utilized within…
Recent prohibition of large group meetings has impacted all of us in academia causing the cancellation of conferences, symposia, college- and department-level faculty and staff meetings, etc. These current restraints have prompted us to think outside the box when it comes to the standards related to Scientific Poster Presentations. As an IPE student at the…
Using 360 videos and Virtual Reality technology, the College of Graduate Nursing and ITDL/CETL collaborated to create a virtual home health visit simulation for students. Process, procedures and insights on this innovative project will be discussed.
Using 360 videos and Virtual Reality technology, the College of Graduate Nursing and ITDL/CETL collaborated to create a virtual home health visit simulation for students. Process, procedures and insights on this innovative project will be discussed.