Flu-proof your course: Assignments
As we head into the Fall semester, Duke officials are preparing for possible incidents of the H1N1 flu virus. Influenza has the potential to keep students out of classes for …
As we head into the Fall semester, Duke officials are preparing for possible incidents of the H1N1 flu virus. Influenza has the potential to keep students out of classes for …
3D modeling software allows users to create or view 3D objects or environments. There are a wide range of uses of this software, from special effects for films to illustrating …
Digital Paper Cuts features an interview with Duke faculty member Negar Mottahedeh discussing how she uses social media in her classes. An assistant professor in the Program in Literature, Motthedeh …
GMU Center for History and New Media‘s Jeremy Boggs has written an excellent blog post describing his approach to assigning Wikipedia in a US History course he’s teaching. Boggs provides …
Amaryllis Rodriguez Lecturing Fellow, Romance Studies Blackboard wikis (websites which allow collaborative editing) are a convenient means for students to create websites as course projects. Amaryllis Rodriguez had students in …
Sandra Valnes Quammen Senior Lecturing Fellow, Romance Studies Sandra Valnes Quammen has students in her French classes watch video clips relevant to the course topic and then respond orally to …
Angela Porcarelli Lecturing Fellow, Romance Studies In language learning, opportunities to practice in the target language are of primary importance. In Angela Porcarelli’s Italian courses, Wimba Voice Tools (audio recording …
Cary Moskovitz Director, Writing in the Disciplines, Thompson Writing Program An essential part of Cary Moskovitz’s Writing 20 courses is collaborative writing, encouraging students to work together to improve their …
Vicki Russell Senior Lecturing Fellow and Director, Writing Studio Vicki Russell expects students in her Writing 20 course to actively participate in discussions of readings and peer review of writing …
At Educause Learning Initiative Conference 2009, John Fritz, University of Maryland, Baltimore County presented “Managing Online Discussions with a Participation Portfolio”. As an instructor using online discussions, how do you …