Teaching and Learning

with Technology at UConn

May 16, 2016

Lecture Capture Software

• Mediasite

– Lecture capture and streaming/recording

– Mediasite Desktop Recorder

– Currently supported lecture capture software

• Kaltura

– Lecture capture and streaming/recording

– Kaltura CaptureSpace Desktop Recorder

– May have a pilot for a year

Lecture Capture Recording Rooms

• Recording Room in Storrs, Rowe 303

– SMARTBoard 80”

– SMART SymPodium

– Mediasite, Kaltura, Camtasia, Audacity

– High quality microphone, soundproof room

• Lightboard Room in Storrs, Rowe 425

– New and innovative teaching method

– Mediasite, Kaltura, Camtasia

– High quality microphone and DSLR camera

Faculty Using the Lightboard

Quick to Learn: typically after one 20 minute session faculty were comfortable to use the system on their own

Easy to use: the lightboard simulates a live classroom lecture enhanced by situating the content in front of them

Fast to share: with Mediasite (and also Kaltura) there is very little editing and ease of sharing links

More Information: http://lightboard.uconn.edu

Tips & Tricks Using the Lightboard

• Don’t wear black, white, patterned clothing or text on shirt• Look at the camera often as you talk• The background of the presentation must be black• Leave space in the presentation for you• Interact with your content• Type content in presentation when writing it on the board doesn't add to the

learning experience• Try not to write over your face (if you do, move away from it afterwards)• Use the second monitor for your notes• Use a cheat sheet just off screen (especially for long math formulas)• Erasing takes time, plan for it. Edit erasing from the video after recording.• Use bright markers made for glass

Use Case 1

Dr. Álvaro Lozano-Robledo

Associate Professor Mathematics

Director of the Quantitative

Learning Center

Use Case 2

Dr. Devin Kearns

Assistant Professor of Special Education

Research Scientist, Center for Behavioral Education and Research

Neag School of Education

Use Case 3

Dr. Amit Savkar

Associate Professor in Residence

Department of Mathematics

Assistant Director Faculty Development

Institute of Teaching and Learning

Use Case 4

Dr. Richard E. Christenson

Associate Professor

Department of Civil & Environmental

Engineering

Use Case 5

Dr. Laurent Michel

Associate Professor

Department of Computer Science

& Engineering

Lecture Capture Other Tools

• Zaption

– Make videos an interactive experience

– Add quizzes, polls, discussions, images, text

• Example

• Reporting to analyze student responses

Collaboration Tools• WebEx Video Conferencing

– Virtual Office Hours

– Faculty/Staff have their own Personal Room

– Bring Guest Speaker into Classroom

– Participate in committee work

– Any participant can share their desktop or application

– Meetings can easily be recorded

– Video files can then be uploaded into Blackboard courses

– Can use any device: computer, tablet, smartphone

– UConn Reserved WebEx – Reserved for Teaching

– More information: http://webex.uconn.edu

Collaboration Tools

• Collaborate in HuskyCT

– Instructors can interact with students synchronously in an online web

conferencing session

– Includes the capabilities for video, audio, screen sharing, text chat, hand-

raising, file sharing, and an interactive whiteboard

– Sessions can be recorded and available for viewing at another time

– Integrated with HuskyCT which eliminates the need for sending session

invites to email addresses

– Two versions: Collaborate Classic and Collaborate Ultra

– More information: http://uits.uconn.edu/blackboard-collaborate/

Collaboration Tools

• Skype for Business

– Faculty and staff can use the full Skype client for web conferencing and

instant messaging

– Students and all non-UConn users can use the free web-based Skype Web

App

– More information: http://office365.uconn.edu/services/skype/

Collaboration Tools

• Google Hangouts

– Chat, call and video conference and connect with other students

– Used by students with their Google accounts

– Can also be used by faculty/staff by creating Google account here:

http://google.uconn.edu

– More information: http://g.uconn.edu/google-hangouts/

Cloud Technology @ UConn• Office 365

– Faculty and Staff use Microsoft Office 365

– All students have accounts in Office 365

– Data is stored securely on Microsoft’s “cloud” servers

– Servers are guaranteed to be housed in the United States

– Type of data you can save on OneDrive found here

– Email encryption: http://office365.uconn.edu/encryption/

– Some of the services include:

• Mail (staff/faculty only), Calendar, Contacts

• Office Online (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)

• OneDrive

• Video: web-based application where users can view and post videos

– More information: http://office365.uconn.edu

Cloud Technology @ UConn• Google Apps

– Students assigned Google accounts automatically

– Faculty and Staff must opt-in to Google Apps

– Servers are not guaranteed to be housed in the United States

– Some of the services include:

• Gmail (students only), Calendar

• Google Drive

– Includes Docs, Sheets and Slides

• Google Hangout

• Google Sites

– More information: http://google.uconn.edu

Engagement Tools

• VoiceThread

– What is it?

– Instigates online discussion and sharing

– Instructor uploads slides, photos, diagrams, video and audio

– Students review information and add their own comments using

webcam, audio or text

– Free account allows you to create up to 5 VoiceThreads

– More information: http://voicethread.com

Engagement Tools

• i>Clickers (face-to-face class)

– Proven way to engage students

– Lets instructors know what students are thinking

– Enables instructors and students to interact dynamically in minutes

• Instructors ask questions throught presentation application

• Students answer questions with remote or their smart device

• Instructors display results in real-time and record responses

– More information: http://clickers.uconn.edu

Other Technology

• 360° Video - Immersive Video (Virtual Reality)

– Google Cardboard

– Examples:

• http://www.nytimes.com/newsgraphics/2015/nytvr/

• Double Robot

– Gives you a physical presence when you can’t be

there in person

– UConn Double: https://drive.doublerobotics.com

– More information: http://doublerobotics.com

Other Teaching & Learning

Opportunities• Collaborative Learning Classroom (not technology driven)

– 30 seat classroom

– Mersive Solstice Software/Technology

– 5 tables that seat 6 people – each with a computer and large monitor

– 60 personal whiteboards (2’x3’)

– 1 instructor whiteboard

• Makerspaces

– New makerspace in NextGen residential hall called Innovation Zone for Learning Communities only

– Other makerspaces at UConn include Puppetry, Machine Shop in Engineering, Nursing, Library

– Value to hands-on experiences and getting students excited

Blackboard Support

• Blackboard Support (24/7)

Assistance with HuskyCT Features & Tools

☎ 1-855-308-5616

➤ Chat with a Support Representative

➤ Open a Service Ticket

• UITS Help Center

Connectivity, Login Issues, Course/Enrollment Status, etc...

⚙ Math Sciences Building, Room M037

☎ (860) 486-4357

✉ helpcenter@uconn.edu

➤ Open a Service Ticket

Useful Links• Educational Technologies @ UConn: http://edtech.uconn.edu/• Lightboard: http://lightboard.uconn.edu• WebEx at UConn: http://webex.uconn.edu/• Collaborate: : http://uits.uconn.edu/blackboard-collaborate • Skype for Business: http://office365.uconn.edu/services/skype/• Google Hangouts: http://g.uconn.edu/google-hangouts/• Office 365: http://office365.uconn.edu• Google Apps: http://google.uconn.edu• VoiceThread: http://voicethread.com• i>Clickers: http://clickers.uconn.edu• High Tech Classrooms: http://avt.uconn.edu• List of Software on High Tech Classroom Computer: http://avt.uconn.edu/pc-2• Skybox Information: http://skybox.uconn.edu• P: Drive Information: http://fileserver.uconn.edu

Questions about Teaching and

Learning with Technology

Email us at:edtech@uconn.edu

Visit our website at:http://edtech.uconn.edu

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