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The Educational Technologies and Research Computing department assists faculty with the integration of technology in teaching and research.

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0 EdTech Essentials: Level Up! A Recap of Gamification Workshop and Next Steps at FTD

Discover how gamification can energize your teaching! In this workshop recap, we share tools, faculty examples, and easy entry points to bring game elements—like quests, badges, and themed challenges—into your courses. Ready to level up your classroom? Watch the recording and join our hands-on follow-up session in May. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Level Up! A Recap of Gamification Workshop and Next Steps at FTD

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0 EdTech Essentials: Transforming Higher Education with Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is gaining momentum in higher education as a dynamic method for creating meaningful learning experiences. Unlike traditional models, PBL centers learning around real-world problems and sustained inquiry. With its focus on authenticity, collaboration, and critical thinking, PBL prepares students to apply knowledge in complex, practical contexts. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Transforming Higher Education with Project-Based Learning

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0 EdTech Essentials: Navigating the Cognitive Era’s Information Flood

Humanity’s journey has been shaped by how we share knowledge. From spoken words to writing, printing, and the internet, each Information Age brought profound change. Now, AI marks the Cognitive Age, augmenting our intelligence. Understanding this evolution is key to navigating our rapidly changing world and equipping students with essential digital skills. Join my Faculty Tech Day session to explore this further! Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Navigating the Cognitive Era’s Information Flood

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0 Bb Mailbag: Adding a Personal Touch to Discussion Boards with Audio Feedback

Want to boost engagement and save time on discussion boards? Try using audio summaries. This week’s Blackboard Mailbag explores how voice feedback can add warmth, clarity, and personal connection to your online teaching. Learn how to record quick audio responses using Panopto and support your students more meaningfully. Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Adding a Personal Touch to Discussion Boards with Audio Feedback

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0 AI Ready: Smarter Sources and Mind Maps with NotebookLM

NotebookLM’s new Mind Map and Discover Sources features offer fresh ways to engage with research materials. Mind Maps visualize concept relationships within your uploads, while Discover Sources suggests related content from the web. These tools enhance exploration and organization but work best alongside traditional academic methods and critical evaluation. Continue Reading AI Ready: Smarter Sources and Mind Maps with NotebookLM

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