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Discussion Boards Suck - 12 views

www.linkedin.com/...sion-boards-suck-rachel-koblic

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hmoore681 on 14 Jun 21

Students hate discussion boards and mostly feel like they don't get anything out of them. They go into check box mode and real dialogue is lost. How can we fix them?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Students hate discussion boards and mostly feel like they don't get anything out of them. They go into check box mode and real dialogue is lost. How can we fix them?</div>

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amreilly1 on 14 Jun 21

I agree we need to improve discussion boards. I like smaller groups. I have also found in my courses that the students usually are more engaged when I am engaged with them first.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I agree we need to improve discussion boards. I like smaller groups. I have also found in my courses that the students usually are more engaged when I am engaged with them first.</div>

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abendik on 17 Jun 21

I also struggle keeping students engaged in discussion boards. I think allowing them some autonomy on choosing their selected topic and/or allowing the post to be completed in various ways helps.

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nbzeller on 17 Jun 21

The article title made me do a double-take! The links for article that provide more direction for improving discussion boards are great! Discussion boards can be so useful, but if not done properly can definitely lead to frustration and/or poor quality of postings by students. Examples and rubrics really help to clarify expectations. I would love to find a way to create a discussion board that helps students feel more connected to me and their peers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article title made me do a double-take! The links for article that provide more direction for improving discussion boards are great! Discussion boards can be so useful, but if not done properly can definitely lead to frustration and/or poor quality of postings by students. Examples and rubrics really help to clarify expectations. I would love to find a way to create a discussion board that helps students feel more connected to me and their peers.</div>

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hmoore681 on 18 Jun 21

Glad you all got some use from it. It's a sensationalistic title, but it's something I thought about often as a student. We don't discuss in discussion boards - we write polite, well cited essays and respond to other essays. I'm definitely in favor of rethinking how we do student engagement - discussion boards really could be wonderful, but in most of my experiences as a student they were really lack luster. As an instructor, I'm not sure mine are really much better! I keep tinkering trying to do better.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Glad you all got some use from it. It's a sensationalistic title, but it's something I thought about often as a student. We don't discuss in discussion boards - we write polite, well cited essays and respond to other essays. I'm definitely in favor of rethinking how we do student engagement - discussion boards really could be wonderful, but in most of my experiences as a student they were really lack luster. As an instructor, I'm not sure mine are really much better! I keep tinkering trying to do better.</div>

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unsdiigo on 19 Jun 21

I used discussion board for 2 full semesters. I received feedback from my students in both ways: course reflection and my performance evaluation. The feedback was very positive. The assignment for the discussion boards would include an actual company with specific operations (inventory, quality, process design, etc.). Students were free to answer any questions and required provide a feedback to at least one of the classmates answer. Students felt connected to their classmates, shared different views, had an opportunity to learn from each other.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I used discussion board for 2 full semesters. I received feedback from my students in both ways: course reflection and my performance evaluation. The feedback was very positive. The assignment for the discussion boards would include an actual company with specific operations (inventory, quality, process design, etc.). Students were free to answer any questions and required provide a feedback to at least one of the classmates answer. Students felt connected to their classmates, shared different views, had an opportunity to learn from each other.</div>

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wfroese on 19 Jun 21

The title is a bit misleading but some of the recommendations discussed can definitely spark some life into DBs. DBs are a good way to foster engagement but unless properly done can mostly be seen by students as a one and done exercise.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The title is a bit misleading but some of the recommendations discussed can definitely spark some life into DBs. DBs are a good way to foster engagement but unless properly done can mostly be seen by students as a one and done exercise.</div>

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TikTok use in the classroom - 2 views

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mcarlson10 on 16 Jun 21

Excellent resource for copyright free images, videos, and music

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pbukowski18 on 19 Jun 21

Thanks for sharing Pixabay! I will definitely use it in the future!

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mccfilmguy on 19 Jun 21

Thanks for the website Mark... I use a variety of images in my PowerPoints, so this is certainly a great resource...

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chreych on 20 Jun 21

Thank you for sharing. I used https://unsplash.com/ a lot. Now I will add it to my toolbox.

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Twitter in the Classroom - 3 views

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hmoore681 on 18 Jun 21

How one professor and students use twitter to drive class discussion participation

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mccfilmguy on 19 Jun 21

What a great video! Actually, my class on Film Appreciation may benefit from this type of interaction, considering that I cannot have all of my 35 plus students talk all the time. Thank you Heather!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What a great video! Actually, my class on Film Appreciation may benefit from this type of interaction, considering that I cannot have all of my 35 plus students talk all the time. Thank you Heather!</div>

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hmoore681 on 20 Jun 21

I'm glad you like it - I was fascinated too, Jim. I really expected to not love Twitter in the classroom, but I've been rethinking it since I saw this.

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chreych on 20 Jun 21

@hnoore681 Thanks for sharing! Just wanted to keep in mind of those who don't have an account, and those who don't want to have one. That's when UDL comes into play. I am also exploring https://grouptweet.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-managing-a-classroom-twitter-account-with-grouptweet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">@hnoore681 Thanks for sharing! Just wanted to keep in mind of those who don't have an account, and those who don't want to have one. That's when UDL comes into play. I am also exploring <a href="https://grouptweet.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-managing-a-classroom-twitter-account-with-grouptweet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grouptweet.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-managing-a-classroom-twitter-account-with-grouptweet</a>.</div>

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hmoore681 on 03 Jul 21

@chreych I am always curious about this. Since twitter is free, if they do not have an account - can't we ask them to create one for use in the classroom?

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https://get.plickers.com/ - 0 views

get.plickers.com

teaching classroom engagement

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sgrison on 12 Jun 19

Great free tool to get ALL students engaged in class! Saves answers online to allow graded attendance and participation too!

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Loom: Video Messaging for Work - 0 views

www.loom.com

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mjohanne on 11 Jun 20

This is a really easy program to create videos/screencasts. You get a link that you can post in course emails/announcements/assignments/syllabi, etc. It doesn't caption yet but I have put in the request for this feature. I use the free version.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a really easy program to create videos/screencasts. You get a link that you can post in course emails/announcements/assignments/syllabi, etc. It doesn't caption yet but I have put in the request for this feature. I use the free version.</div>

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The top 27 tools for collaborate, discussion, and backchanneling with students - 5 views

www.educatorstechnology.com/...free-tools-to-collaborate.html

Collaborative Tools Back-Channelling Communication Web for Education

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haiderani on 17 Dec 14

With the advance of web 2.0 technologies, there emerged a wide range of educational tools that we can use with our students in and outside the classroom.Collaborative web tools is one example. Using such websites, teachers will be able to help in holding online and real-time discussions with their students, help them in their projects and assignments, guide their learning, do back-channeling, and synchronously moderate discussion threads and many more. We have prepared for you a list of such tools that you can use with your students, check it and share with us what you think about it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With the advance of web 2.0 technologies, there emerged a wide range of educational tools that we can use with our students in and outside the classroom.Collaborative web tools is one example. Using such websites, teachers will be able to help in holding online and real-time discussions with their students, help them in their projects and assignments, guide their learning, do back-channeling, and synchronously moderate discussion threads and many more. We have prepared for you a list of such tools that you can use with your students, check it and share with us what you think about it.</div>

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musictheory.net - Exercises - 0 views

www.musictheory.net/exercises

Music Theory Education

shared by anonymous on 11 Jun 20 - No Cached

anonymous on 11 Jun 20

Free interactive website for music students who wish to learn and then test their knowledge of music theory; also has specific exercises for students learning keyboard and various fretted string instruments. The webpage also features various interactive tools and calculators, and printables (e.g. staff paper). What makes it useful for teachers is the ability to customize exercises in great detail. The site then produces permanent links to these exercises that you send to students. To make it even better, students can submit reports with results of their drills. Great for mastery learning approach. They also make paid iOS apps, Tenuto and Theory Lessons

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Free interactive website for music students who wish to learn and then test their knowledge of music theory; also has specific exercises for students learning keyboard and various fretted string instruments. The webpage also features various interactive tools and calculators, and printables (e.g. staff paper). What makes it useful for teachers is the ability to customize exercises in great detail. The site then produces permanent links to these exercises that you send to students. To make it even better, students can submit reports with results of their drills. Great for mastery learning approach. They also make paid iOS apps, Tenuto and Theory Lessons</div>

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Quizalize - Easily differentiate and track mastery anywhere, any time - 0 views

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phalgas on 10 Jun 20

Quizalize Premium is Free if your school has closed due to Covid-19. Create fun quizzes for use in the classroom or remotely.

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Teach Chemistry with Virtual Labs | Labster - 2 views

www.labster.com/chemistry-virtual-labs

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jdshukla1 on 01 Sep 20

#TT2041 Using this software, students can virtually participate in chemistry labs that correspond to the lesson taught, for a risk-free and safe environment for all ages.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">#TT2041 Using this software, students can virtually participate in chemistry labs that correspond to the lesson taught, for a risk-free and safe environment for all ages.</div>

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PhET: Free online physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and math simulations - 4 views

phet.colorado.edu

#TT2041

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melodieg on 17 Jul 20

Useful for Virtual Labs

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gmdisbro on 25 Jul 20

This is a fantastic set of digital learning objects for the sciences!

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lilymalekfar on 02 Sep 20

This is a great resource to find simulations in numerous areas of science.

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Texas Learn OER - 0 views

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education OER teaching Learning

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justinyork on 05 Apr 22

"Texas Learn OER is a set of ten openly-licensed, self-paced modules for faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education. The training was developed by Carrie Gits, Head Librarian and Library Services OER Team Leader at Austin Community College, for the Digital Higher Education Consortium of Texas. Anyone can earn a certificate of completion for Texas Learn OER -- for free! Texas Learn OER was been recognized in 2021 with an OE Global Open Education Award for Excellence."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Texas Learn OER is a set of ten openly-licensed, self-paced modules for faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education. The training was developed by Carrie Gits, Head Librarian and Library Services OER Team Leader at Austin Community College, for the Digital Higher Education Consortium of Texas. Anyone can earn a certificate of completion for Texas Learn OER -- for free! Texas Learn OER was been recognized in 2021 with an OE Global Open Education Award for Excellence."</div>

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Free Cisco training courses - 0 views

skillsforall.com

TT2311 cisco training

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prof_ninjason on 28 Jan 23

There are lots of Cisco courses as well as general cybersecurity and Internet of Things courses.

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Wikimedia Commons - 1 views

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online OER

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dandersonadjunct on 16 Apr 19

Over 53 million usable free media files!

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grumpydoc on 28 Jan 23

Images for faculty and student use in the classroom with easy to read and understand licensing.

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APA Style Introduction - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University - 0 views

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abendik on 17 Jun 21

Free APA resource guide.

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prof_ninjason on 31 Jan 23

Another great writing and citation resource.

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Presentation Media - Top - 0 views

A review and breakdown of the top presentation media tools https://www.mentimeter.com/blog/awesome-presentations/the-best-free-powerpoint-alternatives

#TT2331 #Presentations

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GPTZero | The Trusted AI Detector for ChatGPT, GPT-4, & More - 1 views

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toddreedssc on 04 Dec 23

Free AI Detection Tool GPTZero

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