by Vincent F. Scalfani, University Libraries You may be aware of the rich information resources that UA Libraries provides to the campus community. For example, UA Libraries provides access to
Category: Integrating Technology
Who is Allowed to Do That? DUO at UA
by Dean Townsley, Department of Physics and Astronomy Passwords are often the basis for authentication. Who is allowed to set the grades of the students in a course? The instructor.
Video Content: What’s on the Menu at UA?
by Jessica Porter, Office of Educational Technology (eTech) If you’re searching for video streaming services, Gorgas Library offers a range of video collections you can use in your courses, and
Tech Toolbox: Polling, Collaboration, and More
by Jessica Porter, Office of Educational Technology (eTech) This list includes the digital tools available at The University of Alabama, plus a few free or low-cost options from around the
Blackboard Personalization Tips
Blackboard offers a variety of style options to help you personalize your course, including custom banners, multimedia content, and more.
Building A Teaching Hub with UA+Box
Deborah Keene created a “teaching hub” for the Department of Geological Sciences, where faculty can share slides, syllabi, test questions and more. Now everyone can search and find what they need for their classes, and they get an inside look into how other faculty teach.
A Taste of the Tide: Digital Humanities + Experiential Learning
by Lauren Cardon, Department of English Incorporating a digital humanities (DH) assignment and emphasizing experiential learning are two of the best ways to implement active learning techniques in the classroom.
Details and Procedures: Returning Hand-Graded Exams Electronically
This post details the grading process described in “Scan and Deliver! Personalized Feedback in Large Classes.” We printed individual labels with each student’s name; on each label, the corresponding CWID
Scan and Deliver! Personalized Feedback in Large Classes
by Marco Bonizzoni and Diana Leung, Department of Chemistry Organic chemistry is a surprisingly visual discipline. Molecules, the fundamental entities of chemistry, exist as 3D objects whose shapes often profoundly influence
Apps Offer Intro to Digital Mapping
by Elliot Blair, Department of Anthropology Teaching Professor Technology Conference, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. A quick glance at the program showed that at least half of the