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Academic Technology Level Up! Gamification in Action: A Recap and Next Steps
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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

Academic Technology Bb Mailbag: Boosting Engagement with Blackboard AI Conversations
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Blackboard’s AI Conversational Tool helps foster meaningful student discussions by generating prompts, encouraging critical thinking, and providing real-time feedback. It’s easy to set up and can be tested before launching, ensuring that it aligns with your course goals and tone. Try it out to boost engagement and enrich learning! Continue Reading Bb Mailbag: Boosting Engagement with Blackboard AI Conversations

Academic Technology EdTech Essentials: A Practical Guide to Enhancing Student Engagement with Zoom Polls
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Struggling to gauge student understanding during virtual lectures? Zoom polls can turn passive presentations into dynamic, interactive learning experiences. This guide covers why and how to use Zoom polls effectively, offering practical tips and examples to boost engagement in your online classroom. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: A Practical Guide to Enhancing Student Engagement with Zoom Polls

Academic Technology Video creation: panopto vs canva vs google vids
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Video creation tools continue to evolve, offering educators new ways to engage students and communicate effectively. In a previous post, we explored how Panopto and Canva support different video creation needs. Now, with the launch of Google Vids, we’re updating our guide to include this new tool, helping you determine which platform—Panopto, Canva, or Google Vids—is best suited for your specific projects. Continue Reading EdTech Essentials: Panopto vs. Canva vs. Google Vids for Video Creation- Which Should You Use?