News & Events
Roane State’s Mobilization Initiative
Roane State is actively promoting a Mobilization Initiative. We are working to offer iPads to our full time and adjunct professors so that technology and new models of teaching are available. We are intent on increasing student engagement in our traditional, hybrid, and online classes. Hear what Roane State Community College’s Vice President, Dr. Diane Ward; Director of Library Services, Robert Benson; a range of faculty from a variety of disciplines; and some of our students have to say about the inclusion of mobile technology in the classroom.
Accessibility in Online Courses
Check out a 3 part video series by Dr. Susan Sutton on key points to consider in Accessibility in Online Courses.
If you are using, or are considering the use of video content in your class, take a look at an overview of Captioning and Transcribing video content in order to comply with ADA standards.
Engaged Learning Environment Scheduling
Are you interested in using the Engaged Learning Environment for your classes? You can now schedule the Oak Ridge ELE – (GOFF-313) by contacting Sandy Vann at vannsl@roanestate.edu. To reserve the ELE in Harriman (L-100) visit the reservation page on the library’s website. After viewing the calendar to see when the room is available click on “Room Bookings” in the right hand column to make your reservations.
You can bring your class over for just one class session or book it for the whole semester.
If you would like to know more about our Engaged Learning Environment then visit our FAQ page about this innovative space or contact us at ctatmailbox@roanestate.edu to schedule a time to visit this space and discuss how you can engage your students.
Please note: If you would like to utilize the iPad cart when using the ELE you must reserve the iPad cart by visiting the iPad reservation page on the library’s website.
Law Library/CTAT Training Room Scheduling
Do you need a place to have your meeting, class, or study group? You can now schedule the Law Library/CTAT Training Room by visiting the reservation page on the library’s website. After viewing the calendar to see when the room is available click on “Room Bookings” in the right hand column to make your reservations.
This room is equipped with Airserver, a smartboard, and a computer so that you can project and interact with material as needed.
Teacher Tip Thursday
Grab your lunch and connect to a quick 20-30 min. webinar all in the comfort of your office or home.
CTAT, Library Services and the Learning Center have come together to offer some short 20-30 minute webinars (via Adobe Connect). If you cannot sit in on one of these sessions live, they will be recorded and archived so you will be able to access them at your convenience. So please mark your calendar and be ready for our Spring webinar series.
iPad 101
Now that CTAT has completed iPad basic and intermediate workshops on both the Harriman and Oak Ridge campuses, we can see our faculty utilizing this great tool in many ways. If you would like some assistance with your iPad please feel free to email us at ctatmailbox@roanestate.edu or call us at 865-882-4556 to set up an appointment. We will be glad to come to your office and help you with integrating the iPads into your teaching.
Did you miss our Spring, 2014 In-Service sessions?
Top 10 Changes to D2L version 10.3
See what the top 10 changes were and learn some tips and tricks for designing in version 10.3.
Assignment Grader
Have you ever been sitting somewhere wishing you had access to wi-fi so you could grade a few of your student’s assignments? With D2L version 10.3 and the new “Assignment Grader” app you can download your student’s assignments on your iPad (with wi-fi connection), travel to a “no wi-fi” zone, grade those assignments (with your iPad and new Jot Pro stylus), then sync with D2L when you return to an area that has wi-fi. Checkout Assignment Grader to see how you can make grading easier.
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.