Technology and Computing

  • CETL's Upcoming Edtech Workshops

    • Monday, 12/11 - 10:00-11:00 - Rowe 319 and online – iClicker-Personal Response System

      The use of Classroom Response Systems or “clickers” is a proven way to engage students and let instructors know what students are thinking. This training will cover the following:

      • How to install/run the iClicker software
      • How to setup a Polling Session
      • How to run a Polling Session
      • How to link your Polling Sessions to HuskyCT
      • How to sync your roster and scores into HuskyCT
      • How to setup clicker Registration for your students in HuskyCT

    link to WebEx: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m74e8e64977790edd5da059869dbfcb84

    Register at https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=359 

     

    • Wed., 12/13, 11:00 am -12:30 pm – Organizing Course Materials in HuskyCT (online via Blackboard Collaborate) 

      This session will cover options for presenting and arranging materials in your HuskyCT course in ways that minimize confusion for students. We will discuss various options for adding content, such as the difference between sorting materials into folders or learning modules, as well as controlling the visibility of content to students. We will also cover options for adding multimedia elements to your course, such as audio and video, among the variety of other content options available in the system.  

      Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=366

     

     

    • Thursday, 12/14, 10:30 am -12:00 pm – Exploring HuskyCT for Future Courses (online via Blackboard Collaborate)

      This session will provide a general overview of a range of learning delivery tools available within HuskyCT. These include frequently used tools such as announcements, assignments, test/surveys/pools, and discussions, and we will also cover multimedia/recording/web conference options such as Kaltura and Collaborate. 

      Register at – https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=367 

       

       

    • Thursday, 12/18 – 1:30-3:00 - Rowe 319 and online -Kaltura and Collaborate

      Kaltura is an application built right into HuskyCT that allows instructors and students to record their own video and audio, such as screencasts and/or webcam recordings, and add them directly to their courses. Collaborate is a web-conferencing platform (similar to Skype or WebEx) built into HuskyCT and available to every instructor, allowing for remote/virtual live interaction with students. This session will cover the basics of each platform and how they can be used in your course through HuskyCT.  You will be sent a link to the Collaborate if you decide to join online. 


      link to Blackboard Collaborate: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/04cdcdc5a65e487fa0abd099dcf4d8b9

      Register at https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=360

     

      

    • Wednesday, 12/20, 10:30 am -12:00 pm – Developing and Building Test, Surveys, and Pools (Rowe 319) 

      Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this session will cover the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. This session will cover creating questions outside of HuskyCT and uploading them into the system, as well as the range of available submission and feedback settings. 

      Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=368

       

       

     

     

    For more information, contact: Educational Technologies at edtech@uconn.edu

If you have any questions, please contact Grad School at 860-486-3617.