News and Events
Summer 2024
Training
Creator+
In this Creator + session you will learning about a variety of new interactive teaching and learning tools called Elements and Practices. Elements embed directly into D2L Content Files to engage students with course concepts to deepen their comprehension. We will discuss and demonstrate how to use features like Click & Reveal, Flip Cards, Hotspots and Timelines so you can structure and organize content strategically to help manage and reduce cognitive overload and enhance student learning. Practices, provide students with opportunities to assess prior knowledge, explore new concepts and self-assess their learning. Features like Dropdowns, Fill-in-the-blank, Multi-Select, Sequencing and Sorting will be discussed and demonstrated.
Capture App
The Capture App is a tool in the Creator+ package that allows users to record their screen and webcam for presentations and demonstrations. These videos can then be used across courses. So, test it out and see how easy it is to embed videos into your courses along with embedding formative assessment and addressing cognitive overload using the new Creator + Brightspace tool.
Bongo
Elevate your teaching strategies and enhance student engagement with our comprehensive professional development training on Bongo! This interactive session will equip you with the tools and techniques to effectively utilize Bongo’s advanced video assessment and collaboration platform.
What You’ll Learn:
- Interactive Video Assignments: Learn how to create video-based assignments and feedback sessions. For example, create scenarios or role-playing assignments that require students to respond through video to enhance practical learning, then provide time-stamped feedback directly on the video submission.
- Collaboration Tools: Utilize group projects and peer review features to foster collaborative learning and critical thinking. See how students can work together on projects and submit group video presentations. Facilitate peer review by allowing students to review and comment on each other’s video submissions.
- Assessment Techniques: Bongo offers detailed analytics to track student progress and performance. Learn best practices for video assessments to accurately gauge student understanding and performance.
- AI Features: Learn how to utilize the AI features Bongo has to offer. Bongo’s AI Coach delivers feedback and coaching tips for students’ video assignments. As students record their videos, they receive instant, tailored AI coaching on factors like tone of voice, speaking rate, content delivery, and more.
Click here to learn more about Bongo (http://ctat.roanestate.edu/bongo/)
Verity by YuJa
Verity by YuJa is a new proctoring tool that is now enabled for use in Momentum. See the video below for details on how to use Verity!
For more information please visit our Verity page: http://ctat.roanestate.edu/yuja-verity-faculty/
Student Video for Verity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWhqZ6SlUiU
Panorama by Yuja
If you didn’t make it to the open office hours, please see the link below for an overview of Panorama or contact CTAT to schedule a one-on-one zoom meeting. ctatmailbox@roanestate.edu or call us at (865) 882-4556
Faculty Video – Panorama by Yuja training
Student Video – Student “How To” Video
Faculty Course Developer Self-Paced Training Modules
If you have never taught online or you are just looking for a way to make your online courses more engaging then you should participate in our “Faculty Course Developer Training.” In this self-paced training, you will complete various activities and assignments that focus on the design process, content creation, technology selection, Universal Design for Learning, assessment, and learning activities.
You will learn about multimedia principles, design theories, and how to implement pedagogical best practices within your online courses. For more information, view the Initiatives Page – Course Developer Training.
Please contact ctatmailbox@roanestate.edu if you are interested in registering for this training!
New immersive technology – virtual reality drone and Merge Cubes!
The Merge Cube is a holographic toy that allows users to physically hold and interact with 3D objects using augmented reality (AR) technology. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices. It features dozens of educational games and experiences built for it. Merge Miniverse is a portal for virtual and augmented worlds. Merge makes both physical products and apps, and it also curates a library of family-friendly experiences like 360-degree videos, virtual and augmented reality apps, and games.
The Merge Miniverse allows AR and VR explorers to choose from hundreds of apps and experiences to use with the Merge VR/AR Goggles and Merge Cube, as well as with other AR/VR devices.
Faculty, if you are interested in checking out the virtual reality drone or Merge Cubes to use in your course, please contact CTAT at (865) 882-4556 or ctatmailbox@roanestate.edu.
Recently, CTAT was awarded the President’s Imagination Mini-Grant for “Learning in 3D: Adding a New Dimension to Learning”.
This project will focus on increasing student engagement in traditional, hybrid, and online learning environments through high-tech immersive technologies (drone with 4K camera with virtual reality capabilities).
The utilization of immersive technologies in the classroom can assist with engaging and connecting students to the curriculum by creating deeper and meaningful learning experiences.
Course Development Assistance
CTAT instructional designers will consult with you regarding face-2-face, online and hybrid course design. Also, we will assist you with developing multimedia materials including text, images, audio, video, animation, and interactive elements for use in instruction. If you need help with structuring your Momentum/D2L course or with hosting media files please contact us at ctatmailbox@roanestate.edu or phone (865) 882-4556.