Teaching Learning and Technology @ OCC

Announcing the new copyright website

The copyright web has great resources for faculty on Fair Use, the T.E.A.C.H. Act, and other common copyright issues that affect all of us at OCC.

We usually tell you to keep your eyes open for the latest news from the academic technology team. Now we want to you to keep your ears open, too.

 

TLTC Talk is our newest way of communicating. You can download a monthly audio update from our website or, or even easier, you can subscribe to our podcast to receive automatic updates.

 

 

 

 

Web 2.0 Resources

 

Websites

Google Reader Handout
Del.icio.us Handout
Presentations
Web. 2.0
RSS
File Sharing
Podcasting
Social Networking

 

 

Here are some of the resources mentioned at the AH faculty convocation

  • See 10 examples of activities you can create with StudyMate found on all computers in the TLTCs. Open link below then click on each activity.

StudyMate Examples

 

  • Short Video on using SnagIt, a great and easy screen capture program. Video created using Camtasia. SnagIt and Camtasia found on all TLTC computers.

SnagIt video

Universal Design for Learning Audio

  • Respondus: Quick and easy tool to manage quizzes and surveys in Blackboard and Educator. College-wide license.

  • CMap: A free concept mapping tool http://cmap.ihmc.us/

  • Free screen tinter: helpful for visual stress and light sensitivity

http://thomson-software-solutions.com/html/screen_tinter.html

Call or email your local TLTC to find out more information.

Posted Sept. 11, 2007

Virtuality and Actuality: Where Teaching, Learning and Technology Converge

Posted April 6, 2007
 
This energetic and informative event featured Tim Tewalt, Director of Teaching and Learning Technology at Chippewa Valley Technical College in WI. Tim demonstrated how technologies can be used to effectively communicate with today’s community college students. Tim kept us entertained while providing resources and fun prizes throughout the day.

Respondus Tutorials
Check out the new tutorials for using Respondus under Bb Help Center. Respondus is an application to assist you in the creation and management of assessments. OCC now has a college-wide license for Response.
Exciting News for Faculty

You can now learn about Educator or Blackboard online. Sign up for Educator and/or Blackboard Basics workshops through PDTC and earn 3 SDUs. You will learn how to use some of the basic features and tools of  the Educator or Blackboard course management system while you experience first-hand an online course. Plus, you can contact anyone from the TLTCs for support in completing the courses. Go to www.oaklandcc.edu/pdtc > Faculty Workshop and Calendar > Online Learning Opportunities> Bb or Educator Basics Overview to sign up.

 

Please contact someone at the TLTC if you have any questions or comments.  tltc@oaklandcc.edu

The TLTC provides resources and support to help all OCC faculty members enhance their teaching and learning. Come in and visit and see what we have to offer! The TLTC Academic Technology Staff are here to assist you with your instructional technology needs. 


TLTC Locations
Auburn Hills: Building D,  Room 200, 232-4470
Royal Oak: Building B,  Room 217, 246-2670
Highland Lakes: Student Center,  Room 220, 942-3070
Orchard Ridge: Building J, Room 250, 522-3770
Southfield: Main Building,  Room 221A, 233-2870

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