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Jun 21 Fri3:00 pm Virutal PHIT Series: Office Applications: 2010 vs 2013 – PowerPoint @ WebinarVirutal PHIT Series: Office Appl… @ WebinarJun 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCheck out the new features and functionality of the 2013 Office Applications through a live demonstration, and learn how they will change the classroom. PpowerPoint [...]Jun 28 Fri3:00 pm Virutal PHIT Series: Office Applications: 2010 vs 2013 – Word @ WebinarVirutal PHIT Series: Office Appl… @ WebinarJun 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCheck out the new features and functionality of the 2013 Office Applications through a live demonstration, and learn how they will change the classroom. Word [...]Jul 26 Fri3:00 pm What’s New in Windows 8 – A Virtual PHIT Event @ WebinarWhat’s New in Windows 8 – A Virt… @ WebinarJul 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmShelley Gaskin, Pasadena City College and Pearson Author Come learn how Windows 8 and Office 365 are tightly integrated with Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud service. From [...]
Hands-On Experience in MyITLab Helps Students Succeed – A Case Study
Chuck Kise uses MyITLab in Microcomputing Applications at Brevard Community College in Florida. His case study shows that students who earn at least 80 percent on skill-based assessments in MyITLab are more likely to earn an A, B, or C on the corresponding application exam. Continue reading
Posted in Case Studies, Course Content & Structure, Research, Tools & Resources
Tagged brevard, case_study, data, grade, MyITLab, results, student_success
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Getting Started with MIT App Inventor
You might be asking yourself, “How do I get started using App Inventor?” I’ve created a step-by-step walk-through guide that will take you through building your first app using App Inventor. Continue reading
Posted in Hints & Tips, Tools & Resources
Tagged app, application, app_for_that, classroom, getting_started, inventor, MIT, students, use
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Increasing student engagement with technology…in and out of the cloud
With all the technology available, it can be difficult to decide what to integrate into the classroom. There are many small and easy ways to incorporate technology into the classroom to better engage students. Continue reading
Posted in Course Content & Structure, Hints & Tips, Tools & Resources
Tagged classroom, clickers, flipcards, gapminder, google, keepvid, quizlet, technology, thinglink, twitter, wiki, wordle, youtueb
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Top 10 Reasons Why I Use MIT App Inventor
Arta Szathmary shares her top 10 reasons for using MIT’s App Inventor for educational purposes. Continue reading
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Tagged app, application, app_for_that, classroom, inventor, MIT, students, use
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New Feature in Next MyITLab Release Increases Accessibility of Technology
Coming with the release of MyITLab for Office 2013, a new feature called ClickHere™ Mobile will be added to all HTML5 simulation activities. This new feature is a screen reader application which increases the accessibility of simulation activities to students who have difficulties viewing online assignments Continue reading
Posted in About MyITLab, Tools & Resources
Tagged accessibility, application, html5, MyITLab, office_2013, screen_reader, Simulations
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Accessible Learning: HTML eBooks
The textbook is traditionally the core of many courses. To support students using assistive technology to access course materials, Pearson offers a few solutions for alternative texts. Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, alternative, ebook, format, HTML
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Teaching Microsoft SharePoint: The Past, the Present and the Future
SharePoint has been included in the Auburn University (AU) Personal Computer Applications traditional [COMP1000, 2013] and distance learning [COMP1003, 2013] course curriculum since 2008 when SharePoint Designer 2007 was taught for the first time at a US university using Exploring SharePoint Designer textbook. Continue reading
Dynamic Study Modules Help Make Studying in MyITLab More Efficient and Effective
A new feature of MyITLab, Dynamic Study Modules, personalizes learning by providing the right instruction, on the right topic, at the right time to each student. Continue reading
Posted in About MyITLab, Assessment & Training, Tools & Resources
Tagged dynamic, feature, modules, MyITLab, study
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Accessible Learning: Individualization and Accommodations
When creating your courses—traditional or online—it’s important to provide instructional materials that are accessible to all of your students, including those with disabilities who may use adaptive software or devices to access the materials. This new community forum will help you understand how to select, format, and deliver textbooks, technology,
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