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From the 50 minute lecture to a 60-second microlecture: Food for thought

As the semester winds down and before TEVALS provide one view of how the semester went, take some time to think about what you would have done differently this semester, were the lectures well-received, did the assessments fit the learning objectives, were class projects worth the time and effort? Would shorter lectures have met the same learning objective and enhanced opportunities for interactivity, collaborative learning, etc?

For food for thought on rethinking the lecture read the Chronicle of Higher Education article entitled, “These lectures are gone in 60 seconds.” The author, David Shieh, might spark some thoughts on revamping how you teach.

IDT Roundtable April 16: Social Media

The last IDT Roundtable session this semester is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union.

Every day there seems to be something new on the Web designed to connect people in exciting, innovative ways. Come join iTAC staffers Kevin Champion, technology information specialist, and Ben Ward, instructional designer, as they take a wild journey exploring everything from Facebook to Twitter. Be prepared to jump into the discussion of new ideas, old fears, and where the future might take us.

Coffee, tea, and water will be available, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. RSVP to catl@k-state.edu, 785-532-7828. To learn about the past sessions, go to the IDT Roundtable website.

Building flashcards with SoftChalk LessonBuilder 3

SoftChalk LessonBuilder 3, a web lesson editor that allows you to create interactive web lessons for e-learning classrooms, offers a simple way of creating digital flashcards which allow students to practice vocabulary words and definitions. A free trial of the software available for Windows and Mac can be downloaded from SoftChalk.

First, open SoftChalk LessonBuilder. From the File menu, choose Insert. Go to Activity. In that drop-down menu, go to Flash Card.

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IDT Roundtable Feb. 26: Second Life Showcase

Come to the IDT Roundtable session 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union to learn more about Second Life, its use by instructors on campus, and what’s happening out in the virtual world. Continue reading “IDT Roundtable Feb. 26: Second Life Showcase”