Steps to setup a CMUOnet blog in Flock or Firefox with the Performancing plugin, making it possible to then post directly to your CMUOnet blog from your web browser
This tutorial teaches how to design a website in Pashto using the content management system Joomla. It provides information about the instructor Hekmattullah Kaliwal and explains the objectives and structure of the course. The course will cover installing and reviewing Joomla, the concepts behind it, its benefits over other systems, what can be done with it, its different versions, and dividing a Joomla site into a front page and backend administrator area. Each day a new tutorial on designing a website in Pashto using Joomla will be uploaded.
This document provides instructions for installing and configuring the Responsive Navigation Menu extension for Magento 2. It can be installed via command line or manually. The backend allows creating menu groups and items, setting styles, and configuring other options. On the frontend, clicking the menu icon displays an off-canvas responsive navigation menu with all categories and items. Admins can fully customize the look and functionality of the top navigation menu.
The document describes the features of a Magento 2 blog extension called "The best features" from LAND OF CODER. It includes 15 features such as multiple beautiful page layouts and post styles, touch optimized carousels, mobile and tablet optimization, easy image and video display, quick blog setup, multiple color and background options, related post and tag cloud widgets, multi-lingual support, and integration with popular social networks. The extension allows setting up a blog on Magento 2 with advanced functionality in under a minute.
This plugin allows users to easily embed Prezi presentations on their WordPress blog using a shortcode. The shortcode and a custom button in the visual editor simplify adding Prezi embeds without needing to remember code. Users can specify width and height and the plugin has been tested up to WordPress version 2.8.4.
Get your customers registered to your site using MageAnts Magento 2 Force Login Extension. Set up Magento 2 customer force signin function that will require them to log in to view pages of your website.
Joomla is an open source content management system that allows users to easily create and update web pages through templates, modules, plugins, and components. It brings together content, structure, and design elements to build websites and features SEO and Google Analytics integration for tracking and reporting. The document provides an introduction to Joomla, covering installation, templates, modules, plugins, components, and how to get started building a site.
Display all your brand, products and other information in style with Mega menu and optimize the website’s navigation performance the easiest way. visit a t: http://emagezone.com/index.php/magento-extensions/mega-menu.html
MageAnts Introduce Magento 2 Call For Price Extension. Perfect for the store owners who wants to hide the price and add to cart button for the specific products. Download it with 90 Days FREE Support.
This module will grab your facebook wall post automatically.You can display the feed of the posts on your Facebook page or profile or group on your website.Just put your facebook AccountID or facebook account name with access token.
TA Play - rapidly build your own web TV channelsIolo Jones
TA Play is an app that allows users to easily create and manage video channels that can be broadcast across devices. It allows for simple uploading and encoding of content. Users can fully control and automate aspects like metadata, playlists, and schedules. Content can be broadcast on a custom website, YouTube, Facebook, or other third party sites on all devices. Advanced options provide approvals and social sharing of content.
10 reasons to use a word press blog over any other blogging system(blog3)SuccessWithWordPress
The use of WordPress is a great solution for adding a blog to a website over many other options. This is one of the most popular options for blogging software available on the market. In this post I am going to give you 10 reasons why you should choose WordPress as your preferred platform for blogging or as a content management system.
MA Magazines: City Uni - Further Wordpress customisations, process and plugin...Dan Davies
The document discusses various WordPress plugins that can help with customization, security, maintenance, branding, editorial workflow, social media integration, multimedia, mobile optimization, SEO, and analytics. It provides descriptions and recommendations for plugins related to layouts, login security, maintenance modes, styling, subbing processes, comment systems, photo sharing, video embedding, mobile themes, SEO optimization, and analyzing site statistics.
This document discusses integrating Skype with Salesforce using the Skype CTI Connector 2.0. It lists prerequisites including having a Salesforce account with Unlimited, Enterprise, Professional, or Developer edition, installing Skype for Salesforce on a Microsoft Windows server with Internet Explorer 6 or higher, and installing Skype version 3.0 or higher on Windows. It also describes downloading and installing the Skype Adapter for Salesforce and creating a Skype account by registering from within the Skype program.
Mageants Introduces Magento 2 FAQ Extension. It allows easy navigation at frontend and creates unlimited faq categories, assigns numbers & Q&A topics. Download it with our 90 days free support.
This is the best Instagram Module in Joomla. This awesome module displays your(s) latest feeds and posts. You can display any user News Feeds or posts on your Joomla site by simply adding the Instagram Id.
Stakemate is a social betting platform that allows users to challenge friends through Facebook. Users login with their Facebook account and receive 1,000 points to create challenges. Challenges can be about any topic and users win or lose points depending on the outcome. Key features include Facebook integration for login, challenges, comments and payments through PayPal. The site is built using technologies like PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and CakePHP.
Magento 2 One Step Checkout Extension | One Page CheckoutEnvision Ecommerce
Magento 2 One Step Checkout Extension is an all-in-one plugin optimize and simplify complex checkout process in one place. It cut down the complex checkout steps of eCommerce store and save customer time and increase store ROI.
This document provides instructions for installing a Magento extension. It outlines the installation process which involves extracting the extension files and uploading them to the Magento root directory. It then describes the configuration options for the extension including enabling/disabling it, setting the CMS page ID, offer caption, confirmation message, popup width, and offer term. It provides contact information for any installation issues and notes that customizations may require additional fees.
Customize your checkout success page to look attractive with the Magento 2 Checkout Success Page extension. This highly configurable tool provides multiple features allowing you to provide a better shopping experience and help increase your sales.
The document provides instructions for enabling pop-up windows from the site http://naukrigulf.com for four different browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0 SP 2, Yahoo Toolbar, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape 7.1. For each browser, it lists the steps users must take in the browser settings to allow pop-ups from that specific site.
Multisite, also known as a WordPress network, allows for multiple sites to exist under one WordPress installation. This allows content to be shared across sites through plugins like Sitewide Tags and Multipost/Broadcast. Plugins are available to customize each site individually while under the same network through features like Domain Mapping, Custom CSS, and privacy settings. Network administrators can manage users, themes, and plugins across all sites for oversight and standardization.
To install Joomla, you must first meet the prerequisites of having PHP 5.2.4 or higher, MySQL 5.0.4 or higher, Apache 1.3, a MySQL database with credentials, and an FTP client. Then, you unpack the downloaded Joomla files onto your server, access the installation through your website URL, and go through a 6-step process to select your language, check system requirements, accept the license agreement, configure the database connection and site settings, and finally remove the installation folder for security.
This document compares and contrasts the content management systems Joomla and WordPress. It provides basic requirements for each, such as codebase, plugins available, and server type needed. Key differences are outlined, such as Joomla being more suitable for large community sites and WordPress better for blogs. Examples are given of creating static pages in each system. The document concludes that Joomla and WordPress both allow enhancing functions through components, modules, plugins, and widgets.
Re-Order Products Extension for MagentoAaron Wallace
Auto Reorder Products Extension allows online buyers to place automatic order for products they would need after a certain period of time. Customer can apply order weekly, monthly, annually etc.
Rob McBryde presents an introduction to Joomla! at the Sept. 29th Refresh Central Arkansas meeting at the Flying Saucer in Little Rock, AR.
www.joomla.org
www.refreshcentralarkansas.org
www.ivmwebsolutions.com
Podcasts are audio files that can be listened to on computers or digital music players without needing an iPod. Podcast creators upload their audio files to websites to reach larger audiences, and sites like gcast allow free hosting of podcasts. Podcasts uploaded to iTunes can be downloaded to computers or iPods for free, and common tools used for recording and editing podcasts include microphones, digital recorders, Audacity, and GarageBand.
CIDER presentation by Glenn Groulx on September 9, 2009. This presentation discussed a number of recent case studies, contrast examples of private and public edublogs, and explore issues such as learner and instructor roles and responsibilities, learner choices, ethical considerations, learning goals, instructional strategies and activities, and assessment methods. A comparative analysis was made between private, autonomous, anonymous, embedded, networked, and liminal edublogs. The following metaphors were used to describe these edublogging environments: incubator, launch pad, sandbox, stage or persona, therapeutic or cathartic, sharing space, rhizome, learning feast, arena, guerrilla war zone, network of practice, slow edublogging and transformational edublogging.
MageAnts Introduce Magento 2 Call For Price Extension. Perfect for the store owners who wants to hide the price and add to cart button for the specific products. Download it with 90 Days FREE Support.
This module will grab your facebook wall post automatically.You can display the feed of the posts on your Facebook page or profile or group on your website.Just put your facebook AccountID or facebook account name with access token.
TA Play - rapidly build your own web TV channelsIolo Jones
TA Play is an app that allows users to easily create and manage video channels that can be broadcast across devices. It allows for simple uploading and encoding of content. Users can fully control and automate aspects like metadata, playlists, and schedules. Content can be broadcast on a custom website, YouTube, Facebook, or other third party sites on all devices. Advanced options provide approvals and social sharing of content.
10 reasons to use a word press blog over any other blogging system(blog3)SuccessWithWordPress
The use of WordPress is a great solution for adding a blog to a website over many other options. This is one of the most popular options for blogging software available on the market. In this post I am going to give you 10 reasons why you should choose WordPress as your preferred platform for blogging or as a content management system.
MA Magazines: City Uni - Further Wordpress customisations, process and plugin...Dan Davies
The document discusses various WordPress plugins that can help with customization, security, maintenance, branding, editorial workflow, social media integration, multimedia, mobile optimization, SEO, and analytics. It provides descriptions and recommendations for plugins related to layouts, login security, maintenance modes, styling, subbing processes, comment systems, photo sharing, video embedding, mobile themes, SEO optimization, and analyzing site statistics.
This document discusses integrating Skype with Salesforce using the Skype CTI Connector 2.0. It lists prerequisites including having a Salesforce account with Unlimited, Enterprise, Professional, or Developer edition, installing Skype for Salesforce on a Microsoft Windows server with Internet Explorer 6 or higher, and installing Skype version 3.0 or higher on Windows. It also describes downloading and installing the Skype Adapter for Salesforce and creating a Skype account by registering from within the Skype program.
Mageants Introduces Magento 2 FAQ Extension. It allows easy navigation at frontend and creates unlimited faq categories, assigns numbers & Q&A topics. Download it with our 90 days free support.
This is the best Instagram Module in Joomla. This awesome module displays your(s) latest feeds and posts. You can display any user News Feeds or posts on your Joomla site by simply adding the Instagram Id.
Stakemate is a social betting platform that allows users to challenge friends through Facebook. Users login with their Facebook account and receive 1,000 points to create challenges. Challenges can be about any topic and users win or lose points depending on the outcome. Key features include Facebook integration for login, challenges, comments and payments through PayPal. The site is built using technologies like PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and CakePHP.
Magento 2 One Step Checkout Extension | One Page CheckoutEnvision Ecommerce
Magento 2 One Step Checkout Extension is an all-in-one plugin optimize and simplify complex checkout process in one place. It cut down the complex checkout steps of eCommerce store and save customer time and increase store ROI.
This document provides instructions for installing a Magento extension. It outlines the installation process which involves extracting the extension files and uploading them to the Magento root directory. It then describes the configuration options for the extension including enabling/disabling it, setting the CMS page ID, offer caption, confirmation message, popup width, and offer term. It provides contact information for any installation issues and notes that customizations may require additional fees.
Customize your checkout success page to look attractive with the Magento 2 Checkout Success Page extension. This highly configurable tool provides multiple features allowing you to provide a better shopping experience and help increase your sales.
The document provides instructions for enabling pop-up windows from the site http://naukrigulf.com for four different browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0 SP 2, Yahoo Toolbar, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape 7.1. For each browser, it lists the steps users must take in the browser settings to allow pop-ups from that specific site.
Multisite, also known as a WordPress network, allows for multiple sites to exist under one WordPress installation. This allows content to be shared across sites through plugins like Sitewide Tags and Multipost/Broadcast. Plugins are available to customize each site individually while under the same network through features like Domain Mapping, Custom CSS, and privacy settings. Network administrators can manage users, themes, and plugins across all sites for oversight and standardization.
To install Joomla, you must first meet the prerequisites of having PHP 5.2.4 or higher, MySQL 5.0.4 or higher, Apache 1.3, a MySQL database with credentials, and an FTP client. Then, you unpack the downloaded Joomla files onto your server, access the installation through your website URL, and go through a 6-step process to select your language, check system requirements, accept the license agreement, configure the database connection and site settings, and finally remove the installation folder for security.
This document compares and contrasts the content management systems Joomla and WordPress. It provides basic requirements for each, such as codebase, plugins available, and server type needed. Key differences are outlined, such as Joomla being more suitable for large community sites and WordPress better for blogs. Examples are given of creating static pages in each system. The document concludes that Joomla and WordPress both allow enhancing functions through components, modules, plugins, and widgets.
Re-Order Products Extension for MagentoAaron Wallace
Auto Reorder Products Extension allows online buyers to place automatic order for products they would need after a certain period of time. Customer can apply order weekly, monthly, annually etc.
Rob McBryde presents an introduction to Joomla! at the Sept. 29th Refresh Central Arkansas meeting at the Flying Saucer in Little Rock, AR.
www.joomla.org
www.refreshcentralarkansas.org
www.ivmwebsolutions.com
Podcasts are audio files that can be listened to on computers or digital music players without needing an iPod. Podcast creators upload their audio files to websites to reach larger audiences, and sites like gcast allow free hosting of podcasts. Podcasts uploaded to iTunes can be downloaded to computers or iPods for free, and common tools used for recording and editing podcasts include microphones, digital recorders, Audacity, and GarageBand.
CIDER presentation by Glenn Groulx on September 9, 2009. This presentation discussed a number of recent case studies, contrast examples of private and public edublogs, and explore issues such as learner and instructor roles and responsibilities, learner choices, ethical considerations, learning goals, instructional strategies and activities, and assessment methods. A comparative analysis was made between private, autonomous, anonymous, embedded, networked, and liminal edublogs. The following metaphors were used to describe these edublogging environments: incubator, launch pad, sandbox, stage or persona, therapeutic or cathartic, sharing space, rhizome, learning feast, arena, guerrilla war zone, network of practice, slow edublogging and transformational edublogging.
Tips for introducing active learning activities using OER and sharing your own content, shared by Jason Rhode @jrhode during Northern Illinois University's Teaching Effectiveness Institute, January 10, 2014
The document discusses free online tools and resources that can be used to create timely, meaningful, and memorable learning projects for students. It provides examples of interactive websites, Web 2.0 tools, and videoconferencing options that teachers can use to engage students and address different learning styles. It emphasizes that innovative teachers who are passionate about their content and reflective in their practice can best motivate authentic learning through the integration of appropriate technological tools and online resources.
This document discusses learning analytics and provides examples of how data collected from online learning activities can be used to improve the learning process. It describes how learning analytics involves collecting trace data from learners and using that data to enhance learning. Examples are given of dashboards and visualizations that have been developed to provide awareness, reflection, and insights to learners and instructors based on analytics of online behaviors and activities. Issues around privacy, architecture, and what and how to measure learning outcomes are also addressed.
This document provides instructions for using audio editing tools in the Audacity software on a personal computer. It lists the Control Panel as the starting point and then outlines some of the main tools available like the selection, time shift and envelope tools for editing audio as well as playback controls like pause/unpause and zoom functions to customize the audio window view.
Smart Recorder allows you to record your computer screen and audio. To start recording, launch Smartboard Tools, click Recorder, then click the red Record button. Minimize the recorder so it doesn't appear in the video. Perform the task you want to record, then click the blue Stop button and save the file.
My Interactive Seminars presentation: Goals in Google Analytics (in Bulgarian). Goals, Virtual Pageviews, Tracking Events, Regular Expressions, Social Media tracking.
The document discusses learning analytics, which involves collecting data about learner activities and using it to improve learning. Specifically, it summarizes:
1) Learning analytics traces what learners do online to better understand the learning process and help learners.
2) Inspiration comes from self-tracking tools that quantify personal data to gain self-knowledge and awareness.
3) Issues include data ownership, privacy, capturing meaningful traces, and evaluating the impact of learning analytics.
The document instructs the reader to create an attendance file using a provided template, attach the file to an email with the subject "SNB Resources Extra Credit", and send it to John Kain by midnight on October 1st, 2010 in order to earn one hour of recertification credit.
The document describes the BGF Business Game program, which aims to improve business acumen through an online competition format. Teams of 3-5 members from different backgrounds compete over multiple rounds, analyzing company strategies and market situations. The goal is for participants to gain a helicopter view of business concepts like planning, decision making, and teamwork. Winners are invited to receive their trophies at an awards ceremony in Cannes, France.
The document provides an agenda for a staff training on using PowerPoint. It outlines reasons to use PowerPoint like capturing presentations in one place and sharing them. It recommends focusing on content over design, using few fonts and colors for easy reading, being minimal with clipart, and practicing presentations before presenting to fix any issues. Attendees are encouraged to download a packet and create their own PowerPoint to get hands-on experience.
How to Make the Most of the Post and Beat the Tweet: Social Media 101Jason Rhode
This document provides an introduction to using Facebook and Twitter for social media purposes. It outlines the basics of setting up profiles, pages and groups on Facebook, and explains how to send different types of tweets on Twitter, including tweets with hashtags, replies and direct messages. The presentation was given by Jason Rhode from Northern Illinois University to teach the fundamentals of these social media platforms.
Creating & Sustaining Groups in BlackboardJason Rhode
The two major complaints we hear from students about group projects are (1) the problems of getting members together for meetings and (2) the inequity of effort among group members. Virtual groups, easily established using Blackboard, can address both of these legitimate concerns. Additionally, online groups can enrich class discussion and provide a virtual environment for sharing documents. This on-line workshop will walk participants through the process of setting up Blackboard groups and will discuss some of the principles that make group projects successful. Session archived at http://www.niu.edu/facdev/programs/archives.shtml
Promise and Perils of Mobile Streaming Video Using PeriscopeJason Rhode
During this presentation at OLC Accelerate 2016, learn about one online instructor’s quest to implement live online video presentations and discussion using the mobile video streaming app Periscope. An overview of the opportunities, lessons learned, and tips for other educators interested in implementing similar online video streaming apps in their online teaching will be shared. More information and links to additional resources and samples mentioned during the session are provided at http://jasonrhode.com/periscope
The Blackboard Portfolio tool: Features, uses, and campus-wide implementation...Jason Rhode
The new Blackboard Portfolio tool released with Blackboard learn in April 2014 is much-improved and provides an easy-to-use platform for students to demonstrate and reflect upon what they have learned throughout their university career. Northern Illinois University (NIU) implemented the portfolios campus-wide during 2015, and it was used by thousands of students in a relatively short time. This presentation at BbWorld16 will provide an overview of the portfolio tool, strategies for developing portfolios that serve different purposes, and best practices for institutional adoption. Sample portfolios and exemplars from faculty who are using Blackboard portfolios in their classes will be shared, along with NIU’s campus-wide implementation process. Opportunities and challenges will be discussed to provide insights for others planning to roll-out portfolios at their institutions.
Blackboard Collaborate: Strategies and considerations for institutional adoptionJason Rhode
In this session at BbWorld16, we will share NIU’s recent Blackboard Collaborate roll-out strategy, practices, and lessons learned. Learn how NIU’s carefully planned adoption approach has been helping to make anytime synchronous collaboration simpler, more reliable, and more enjoyable. Bring your own questions and experiences and join in the discussion!
Designing Competency-Based Self-Paced Online Workshops for Introducing Facult...Jason Rhode
Northern Illinois University developed competency-based self-paced online workshops to introduce faculty to online teaching technologies as part of their online faculty certification process. The workshops allow faculty to learn about online teaching at their own pace through online modules that cover identified technology competencies. The self-paced model makes the training scalable and flexible and accommodates faculty with different experience levels and availability. The workshops are designed to be mobile-optimized and publicly available without logins so faculty can access just-in-time learning resources.
Designing Exemplary Online Courses in BlackboardJason Rhode
During this presentation by Jason Rhode at the 12th annual SLATE Conference on 10/23/14, we explored suggested best practices included in the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric for designing engaging online courses. Jason shared practical tips from his experience building a course in Blackboard that meets the established ECP quality benchmarks. We also covered the steps and associated deadlines for faculty interested in submitting their course for consideration as a Blackboard Exemplary Course. This session was geared toward an audience already familiar with the basic online teaching tools available in Blackboard Learn. While the examples shared were specifically of courses in Blackboard, the principles can be applied to developing quality online courses in any learning management system. Links to resources shared are available at http://www.jasonrhode.com/exemplarycourse
Flipping Not Flopping: Infusing Active Learning in Online and Blended CoursesJason Rhode
In this keynote session by Jason Rhode at the St. Mary's University of Minnesota Fall Faculty Conference on 9/19/14, we considered how the flipped delivery model aligns to online and blended course designs. Jason Rhode shared tips and best practices for designing engaging and interactive online and blended courses that incorporate a flipped methodology. Additionally, we explored practical steps for embracing e-communications in developing a virtual learning community that facilitates active learning. More info about the session and links to provided resources are available at http://jasonrhode.com/smumn14
Being Present and Engaging Students Online Using Blackboard Video EverywhereJason Rhode
Learn about one instructor’s use of YouTube’s free and easy-to-use features incorporated in Blackboard for recording, editing, captioning, and embedding video into his online course. An overview of the steps for recording, editing, captioning, video in YouTube will be provided as well as examples shared for various approaches for seamlessly incorporating video into any online course. A summary of feedback survey results from students regarding their experiences with video in the course will be shared as well as lessons learned by the instructor for those wishing to follow the same suggested steps for incorporating video in their own course. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session and see first-hand a demo by the instructor of how the video was seamlessly incorporated into Blackboard Learn.
What’s holding you back from growing your online presence? Based on research with hundreds of your peer institutions, this session will explore how the use of collaboration tools, mobility, and more will be changed by shifts in student demands and the fight to attract and retain students. During this session at BbWorld14 on July 16, 2014 led by a panel of academic technologists, learn how leading schools are thinking about online learning in the future and what you should be thinking about as part of your long term strategy. (This is based on a webinar held in April of 2014 that was very popular, archive available at http://www.jasonrhode.com/trends-in-online-learning-april-2014)
Ready, Set, Record: Being Present and Engaging Students Online Using YouTubeJason Rhode
During this session at the 7th Annual International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Online Learning, learn about one instructor's use of YouTube's free and easy-to-use features for recording, editing, captioning, and embedding video into his online course. An overview of the steps for recording, editing, captioning, video in YouTube will be provided as well as examples shared for various approaches for seamlessly incorporating video into any online course. While the session featured the integrated "video anywhere" YouTube features in Blackboard, the principles provided will be applicable to an online course in any learning management system. A summary of feedback survey results from students regarding their experiences with video in the course were shared as well as lessons learned by the instructor for those wishing to follow the same suggested steps for incorporating video in their own course. Accompanying presentation abstract is at http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/ready-set-record-being-present-and-engaging-students-online-using-youtube and links at http://jasonrhode.com/et4online14
Mobile Online Support Strategies for Serving Today's Connected Online StudentsJason Rhode
This document discusses mobile communication strategies for supporting online students. It provides statistics showing high percentages of teens and college students owning cell phones and using text messaging as their primary form of communication. It encourages considering how mobile technology can help support students more efficiently and effectively, and developing a mobile communication strategy to do so. It closes by quoting that technology doesn't matter for learning as much as structure, and information alone is not knowledge.
Designing Exemplary Online Courses in BlackboardJason Rhode
This document discusses best practices for designing exemplary online courses using Blackboard. It describes Blackboard's Catalyst Award Program which recognizes innovative online courses and programs. There are four award categories: Exemplary Course, Student Impact, Staff Development, and Innovation. The Exemplary Course Program uses a rubric to evaluate courses in four areas: course design, interaction/collaboration, assessment, and learner support. Sample attributes are provided for each area. The presentation includes an example course and encourages attendees to view exemplary course tours, review courses for the program, and submit their own courses.
Introduction to Online Teaching and LearningJason Rhode
It is important to begin planning online courses early because teaching in the online environment involves principles and practices different from those used in traditional face-to-face instruction. In this online workshop offered 11/11/2013, we ntroduced the unique characteristics of online instruction and provide an overview of the components in an engaging and interactive online course. This workshop was geared toward an audience who is new to online teaching and to those wanting to refresh their knowledge about online teaching fundamentals.
Designing Self-Paced Training Modules as the Foundation of Online Faculty Cer...Jason Rhode
During this session on November 21, 2013 at the 19th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning, learn about Northern Illinois University's innovative faculty development initiative to offer introductory online teaching training via self-paced modules as an initial phase of comprehensive online faculty certification. An overview of the program will be shared as well as the design, development, and implementation phases of the project, highlighting lessons learned and tips for other institutions interested in pursuing a similar self-paced model for scaling their faculty development efforts.
Offering Online Professional Development Using a Cross-Platform StrategyJason Rhode
For the very first time, Northern Illinois University offered in January 2013 a fully-online teaching effectiveness institute utilizing a combination of Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Collaborate, and Blackboard Mobile platforms. This cross-platform approach has proven to be very successful and provides a model for faculty to incorporate an integrated approach for implementing all three platforms in their teaching. In this session at BbWorld13 we will share NIU's cross-platform strategy, practices, and lessons learned that can be applied to any online professional development initiative.
Offering Online Professional Development for Faculty Using a Cross-Platform S...Jason Rhode
NIU presented on their strategy for offering online professional development for faculty using a cross-platform approach. They chose to deliver their Teaching Effectiveness Institute online using Blackboard and its mobile apps. This allowed more faculty to attend, saved travel costs, and modeled effective online teaching practices. Lessons learned included the success of the online format, need for backup activities, and managing time between sessions. Their next steps are to repeat the model, reuse content, try new formats, and possibly invite outside speakers.
Maintaining Momentum: Successful Faculty Development Strategies for Supporti...Jason Rhode
How do rollouts of new Blackboard releases impact institutions? What steps are institutions taking to prepare faculty, teaching staff, and students for the changes brought about by Blackboard upgrades? During this presentation at the 2013 Blackboard Product Development Offsite on May 15, 2013, Northern Illinois University shared its comprehensive faculty development strategy for supporting faculty and preparing the campus community for new upgrades. Specific steps taken to prepare faculty and staff for each service pack were shared, including the initiatives underway in conjunction with NIU's upgrade from Learn 9.1 SP8 to SP11 in June 2013. Walk away with practical examples of how an institution is compiling and integrating available support documentation and resources from Blackboard to share with its campus as well as the wider Blackboard user community!
Social Teaching Strategies for Engaging Today's Active LearnerJason Rhode
The prevalence and widespread use of social media tools make possible a seemingly endless array of ways to share ideas and build new knowledge. During this keynote presentation on March 29, 2013 at Western Illinois University Symposium on Teaching, Research, and Creative Activities by Jason Rhode, we considered how students today are using social media in their daily lives and explore together how social media can be used to actively engage students in the learning process, both in and outside the classroom. A social teaching framework was shared as well as principles and best practices for leveraging social media in teaching and learning. Participants were encouraged to bring their own device to actively participate in the conversation!
Online and mobile versions of the handout accompanying the slides is available at http://j.mp/socialteaching
Session hashtag, for tweeting or other social media uses: #socialteaching
Using Twitter for Teaching, Learning, and Professional DevelopmentJason Rhode
Have you wondered what Twitter is and what if any practical applications there are for teaching and learning? Perhaps you are among the 30% of faculty who now use Twitter in some capacity and you would like to learn some tips and tricks for better utilizing Twitter in education context. During this online session offered 11/30/2012 we introduced the basics of Twitter and explored best practices for using Twitter in teaching, learning and professional development.
Role of Data Annotation Services in AI-Powered ManufacturingAndrew Leo
From predictive maintenance to robotic automation, AI is driving the future of manufacturing. But without high-quality annotated data, even the smartest models fall short.
Discover how data annotation services are powering accuracy, safety, and efficiency in AI-driven manufacturing systems.
Precision in data labeling = Precision on the production floor.
AI EngineHost Review: Revolutionary USA Datacenter-Based Hosting with NVIDIA ...SOFTTECHHUB
I started my online journey with several hosting services before stumbling upon Ai EngineHost. At first, the idea of paying one fee and getting lifetime access seemed too good to pass up. The platform is built on reliable US-based servers, ensuring your projects run at high speeds and remain safe. Let me take you step by step through its benefits and features as I explain why this hosting solution is a perfect fit for digital entrepreneurs.
Mobile App Development Company in Saudi ArabiaSteve Jonas
EmizenTech is a globally recognized software development company, proudly serving businesses since 2013. With over 11+ years of industry experience and a team of 200+ skilled professionals, we have successfully delivered 1200+ projects across various sectors. As a leading Mobile App Development Company In Saudi Arabia we offer end-to-end solutions for iOS, Android, and cross-platform applications. Our apps are known for their user-friendly interfaces, scalability, high performance, and strong security features. We tailor each mobile application to meet the unique needs of different industries, ensuring a seamless user experience. EmizenTech is committed to turning your vision into a powerful digital product that drives growth, innovation, and long-term success in the competitive mobile landscape of Saudi Arabia.
"Rebranding for Growth", Anna VelykoivanenkoFwdays
Since there is no single formula for rebranding, this presentation will explore best practices for aligning business strategy and communication to achieve business goals.
Complete Guide to Advanced Logistics Management Software in Riyadh.pdfSoftware Company
Explore the benefits and features of advanced logistics management software for businesses in Riyadh. This guide delves into the latest technologies, from real-time tracking and route optimization to warehouse management and inventory control, helping businesses streamline their logistics operations and reduce costs. Learn how implementing the right software solution can enhance efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and provide a competitive edge in the growing logistics sector of Riyadh.
AI and Data Privacy in 2025: Global TrendsInData Labs
In this infographic, we explore how businesses can implement effective governance frameworks to address AI data privacy. Understanding it is crucial for developing effective strategies that ensure compliance, safeguard customer trust, and leverage AI responsibly. Equip yourself with insights that can drive informed decision-making and position your organization for success in the future of data privacy.
This infographic contains:
-AI and data privacy: Key findings
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