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If you have just dipped your toes in the ed tech and instructional design waters or you are feel like you’ve got the basics down, we’ve got something for you! Why not try out a topic based on your skill level? Just click a gauge or title below to jump to a list of topics.
A little preparation and setup at the beginning of the semester can really put you on the path to less work and less stress for you courses. So let’s start right for a successful semester!
Latest Updates from IDAT
Panorama Accessibility – All Employee Access
Yuja Panorama is a tool for checking document accessibility and...
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Panorama Accessibility in Brightspace
Yuja Panorama is an accessibility tool integrated directly into Brightspace....
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Setting up CopyLeaks for Student Success
CopyLeaks is our new plagiarism detection software. CopyLeaks is replacing...
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Want training specific to Meredith College software?
Along with Infobase Learning Cloud trainings, we now have videos and resources compiled specifically for software and tools we use here at Meredith College. Employees and students can sign in directly from this link or through the My Meredith portal page. Just click on “My Training” from the Infobase account drop down.
Infobase Learning Cloud (formerly Hoonuit) is an online resource that has how-to training on common software and devices. Each online training course is made up of short 1- to 3-minute video segments. This learn-at-your-own-pace solution offers the flexibility to skip lessons you’re already familiar with and review lessons that prove more difficult. All training is online and on-demand.
Join us for a Live Training!
We offer regular Tech30 trainings and workshops about software and tips for the faculty and staff of Meredith College. Here’s what we have coming up as virtual training.
Panorama (Accessibility)*
Thurs Jan 29th 11am – noon (faculty/staff)
LockDown Browser*
Thurs Jan 29 @ 2-3pm
*These sessions are offered by the software vendors, not IDAT.
Course Design
Explore some tools and practices for designing better courses.
Using Discussion Forums Effectively in Online Courses
Discussion forums have become common place among online courses, as...
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Using Anonymous Grading (& Why You Should)
Anonymous grading can help provide better outcomes for learners, instructors,...
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Citations, Resource, & Research Roundup – Inclusive Design & Pedagogy
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Benefits of Implementing Course Templates in Your Department
Around the world, instruction is increasingly delivered asynchronously online, with...
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Pedagogy tips for assignment types and presentation. Tools for assignment management.
Setting up CopyLeaks for Student Success
CopyLeaks is our new plagiarism detection software. CopyLeaks is replacing...
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Turnitin Draft Coach for Google Docs
Turnitin’s writing tools are now available outside Brightspace! In Google...
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Brightspace Assignment Feedback
A problem we hear over and over is that instructors...
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Sesame Street Video Project with Dr. Pamela Norcross
Childhood Development Assistant Professor and Program Director Pamela Norcross, Ph.D,...
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