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Education both online and hybridized has benefited greatly from the contributions of the course management system Blackboard (and, more recently, Angel). No matter the subject, teachers have found ways to use the program to make their classes run so much smoother. But maneuvering the interface can seem a little intimidating at first, and that's where advice from several different educational institutions comes in handy! Beyond the basics, they illustrate some of the best streamlining tips and tricks that Blackboard has to offer. However, please keep in mind that such an ever-changing technology may render many of these tidbits obsolete - or only viable in certain versions. Should any of the ideas presented here prove incompatible, contact the school in question's tech support/computer services center for more personalized instruction.

How to comment. How to see version history and other tips for collaborators in google docs

Good tips for desiging a classroom blogging project. Geared at k12 but applicable to HE. Writing, commenting, reading

Here are 10 tips for designing better infographics (click the image examples to go to their original sites):1) Be Concise: 

Keep in mind these 7 Tips for Video Tutorials when creating video course content.Possible reading for video blended learning course.

Tips for the bitter end of migration from UMW.

Many of these are setting anyone can turn on that make the audio and visual easier to see and hear.

33 Pinterest Tips to Boost Your Job Search

a great resource for job seekers; you can share your resume, get connected with recruiters, research companies, and so much more. Check out our 33 tips to discover all of the ways you can use Pinterest for your job search.

"he tips provided below are based on expert teacher experiences using the social network twitter. These activities are designed to encourage students in making connections beyond a basic understanding of concepts using this online education technology."

Social news curation hits the tipping point

Tip 81 - Google Docs Self Check Quizzes

11 Tips For Mastering Your iPad 2 | Mac|Life

dropbox use

For your entertainment, education, and help in avoiding a big 'Hack me, please' sign on your back, I've listed my top five smartphone mistakes below:

admin type of issues you should think of when deploying ipads to classes

1-let commuters donate their unused MetroCard balances to charity 2-reroute traffic 3-reduce street violence by crowdsourcing anonymous tips from the community, then filter and organize the data so it is actionable,

Posted on this site are excerpts of original manuscripts, each of which has been annotated by undergraduates who have spent a semester critically evaluating the work and assessing the authors' own perspectives. Deep research by UGs. By including their interviews with primary investigators, links to background information, and tips for understanding and critically interpreting data, these undergraduates have developed a unique pedagogical tool that should enhance their peers ability to navigate and understand the primary literature. Developing scholars will benefit from their colleagues' insights as they are invited to explore the living history of a scientific inquiry.

larning activity: search for mystery image using google search-by-image

PDFs Course Materials from the October 2011 PDF document training sessions by Terrill Thompson: Accessible PDF Documents Presentation (Video with closed captions) - October 2011 Accessible PDF Forms Presentation (Video with closed captions) - October 2011 PDF Accessibility Key Points, Tips, & Resources Making PDFs Accessible powerpoint slides  Open Forum PowerPoint - June 2010

I found this post about using blogs in the classroom to be a helpful curation of teacher tips for student blogging. Mike G