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Articles by Magdalene
Ed Tech
InSpace: Your Virtual Classroom
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Ed Tech
Creating Excellence in Teaching (with Zoom) Series
The true mettle of faculty and students was tested in 2020 as in-person classes in higher education transitioned online to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. In a span of a few days or weeks, faculty […]
HonorLock
Honorlock Practice Exam
Taking a test is a stressful process for students and much more stressful for some than others. Think about how nerve-racking it was when an instructor was looking over your shoulder when you were taking […]
PackBack
Packback: Upgrade and Streamline your Online Discussions with AI
Packback is an AI-supported discussion tool that is designed to encourage students to think critically and engage more deeply in course topics when working on discussions. It includes many features meant to encourage participation and improvement, […]
Zoom
Zoom Etiquette
Zoom has become an ubiquitous tool for creating synchronous learning environments. Below are some suggestions from FHSU instructors on potential tips for best practices for creating a friendly and productive Zoom environment. Please feel free […]
Voicethread
Creating a new VoiceThread
You can begin creating a new VoiceThread from any VoiceThread page by clicking on the “Create” button at the top. Then, follow the steps in the video below on how to create a new VoiceThread. […]
Yellowdig
How to set up your points in Yellowdig Engage
(This post has been updated on Monday, January 11, 2021) Setting up your point system in Yellowdig is one of the first tasks you should do after you create your community. The points can be […]
Blackboard
Introducing Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation
Introducing a new way to navigate Blackboard called Ultra Base Navigation. This new navigation has a sleek, modern look and feel and will save you time with simpler workflows and easier access to important information. […]
Accessibility
Creating Accessible Word Documents
FHSU faculty have free access to Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365). You can request and install it by following the steps in Get Office 365 from TigerTech. Using Office 365 will make sure that your […]