by Christina Sabo | Feb 25, 2020 | Events, Featured
We’re visiting the regional centers again! This spring we’ll be on hand at each of the four regional centers to provide support for any of your Blackboard questions or issues. Westmont: Mon., March 2 from 2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in WC 09 Class...
by Christine Monnier | Feb 22, 2020 | Blackboard, Christine Monnier, Featured, Guest Blogger, Video
Why did no one tell me about this??? And by this, I mean H5P, the tech tool to create interactive content. H5P is available in Blackboard, with a ton of options. Because it is such a multifaceted tool though, you should create yourself an account over at h5p.org so...
by Christine Monnier | Feb 19, 2020 | Christine Monnier, Featured, Guest Blogger
This post is a two-fer. It is part book review and part tech tool. At this point, we all have to contend with the fact that our students do not use effective studying / learning strategies. More than that, they may use strategies that are detrimental to their...
by Christina Sabo | Feb 18, 2020 | Featured, News
We understand that it can be hard to find time to come in for help with your courses, especially if you’re an adjunct or teach at one of the other regional centers. That’s why we’re offering support outside of our usual office hours. Side Note: our...
by Christine Monnier | Feb 17, 2020 | Christine Monnier, Featured, Guest Blogger
In this second part, I want to show you how useful mind maps can be in mapping actual content. I have already mentioned the benefits I see in mapping as opposed to traditional assignments and papers. Most often, I use mapping when students work with videos. This is...
by Christine Monnier | Feb 12, 2020 | Christine Monnier, Featured, Guest Blogger
No, seriously. Ok, here goes: And by thing I mean papers. There, I’ve said it. But seriously, I do. They do nothing for me that can’t be accomplished through better means. I mostly teach introduction to sociology here, so, my main goal is to make students...
