Sketchfab is a great way to add 3D models to your online lessons. Some of the Sketchfab models currently available include: 3D animated human heart, left human femur, horse hoof - 2nd phalanx, mandibular 1st molar...plus many more. Sketchfab models can include a variety of layers, animations, and annotations. Identify where to locate existing 3D…
In this webinar you will learn: • How to ensure your class is secure from potential intruders • Why you should use Zoom’s waiting room • Whether to allow private chat between students • When it’s not appropriate to record classes • Implications of requiring students to turn on their video NOTE: This is a…
Beginnings matter, whether you’re teaching students face-to-face or online. Find out how you can make the most of online course introductions. In this fast and focused session, you’ll discover how you can transform course introductions from ho-hum exercises in housekeeping into time-saving, inspirational new beginnings. This seminar will give you the tools you need when…
As an educator already using Zoom to teach online, learn how to leverage Zoom’s many features to enhance student engagement and learning. Join Contact North | Contact Nord Research Associate, Dr. Ron Owston for this interactive session focusing on topics such as: · Engaging students through breakout rooms · Promoting collaboration with whiteboards and document…
tNow that courses are taking place mostly on-line, it is even more important to know the theories and evidence about how brains process information from our presentations. The world of remote learning depends heavily on the use of multimedia. This presentation will review the 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning as theorized by Dr. Richard Mayer…
With the ability to automate so much of an online course, along with the physical separation from your students, it can be challenging to find ways to let your personality, teaching style, and personal touches shine through in the online environment. Based on the article “Don’t Turn into a Bot Online: Three Easy Strategies…
Part of Office 365, Microsoft Teams provides a great collaboration tool for faculty, staff, and students. Come learn how to make remote teaching and learning easier.
The learning management system, Elentra, offers a rich exam creation tool that allows faculty and staff to create questions with the exam feature or even import them. This CETL session will cover how to get started with creating questions and posting them to your online courses. Learning Objectives: Locate the Exam feature within Elentra…
In this session we will review learning theorist Robert Gangé’s “Nine Events of Instruction,” which is a well-known framework for instruction. These nine events are known to work well for lesson planning and for designing learning events. After reviewing Gagné’s framework, we will go a step further and discuss ways we can use his nine events to create effective online learning for students. We will end the session by sharing tips and tricks to making online learning fun and…
This MagnaPubs 20 Minute Mentor was created for remote and online instructors who want to assess learning to keep students on track. Specific ideas will be presented regarding online activities, assignments, and assessments that gauge learning. We will watch the video together and then engage in a discussion around this topic.