by Christina Sabo | Jun 1, 2021 | Featured, Online, Tech to Try
Flipgrid can be an amazing tool for getting students engaged in your courses. While many instructors are already using Flipgrid, many are interested but aren’t sure how they can integrate it or why it might be useful. Here, we’ll discuss when Flipgrid can be useful,...
by Christina Sabo | Mar 2, 2021 | Featured, Tech to Try
One of the newer Blackboard integrations here at College of DuPage is Perusall. Perusall is a tool that helps students more efficiently and effectively complete their reading assignments for your course. It allows them to ask questions, motivates them to complete...
by Christina Sabo | Nov 30, 2020 | Featured, Tech to Try
Microsoft Teams may just become one of your new favorite collaboration tools, even when your working from home days are done. Whether you’re just getting started with Teams or are looking for some new ways you can make the most of this tool, here are some of the best,...
by Christina Sabo | Nov 16, 2020 | Featured, Tech to Try
Looking for something that does what Excel does but… cooler? Airtable may be the solution for you. This cloud-based tool can help you keep track of data, collaborate with others, share schedules, and more, as it combines the functionality of both a spreadsheet and a...
by Christina Sabo | Sep 14, 2020 | Featured, Quick Tips, Tech to Try
Your smartphone already takes on many different roles, so why not add scanner to the list? Using document scanning apps, you can quickly and easily use your phone’s camera to translate physical document into a digital one. Even better, these apps don’t have the...
by Christina Sabo | Aug 24, 2020 | Featured, Online, Quick Tips, Tech to Try
It’s entirely possible to have robust, engaging conversations using just the discussion board tools in Blackboard (especially if you follow the best practices). After all, the discussion is more about what’s being said than where it’s being said. But for those who are...
