High-tech Tips from Comm College Faculty

Some interesting tips via video on flip video, wikis, and educational games:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid9958061001?bctid=1877562263

Summer Institute, Part III

Linked below is the full and complete report on the Summer Institute “Learning Outside the Classroom/Learning 2.0,” including several presentations, evaluation and participants’ reflections:

SI2009binder

Pics from the Summer Institute!

Many, many thanks to Colin Adams for these great photos!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carafox/sets/72157618512289507

Summer Institute, Part 2

Please click the link below to read the evaluation of the session

SI2009evalresults

FAQ on BCC Summer Institute

FAQ on the BCC Summer Institute, May 20-21

Q. Is it all about technology?

A. It’s all about learning outside the classroom: first day focus is service learning, field trips, study abroad, experiential learning — pretty low-tech! Day 2 will focus on web 2.0 technologies in the context of supporting student learning

Q. Can I come to just Day 2?

A. The two-day program actually is a complete experience. Email me if you have questions; it may be possible.

Q. Day 2 might be way beyond my level…

A. We have a guest speaker who will put the technology in a classroom context: doable and potentially time-saving. The workshops will be focus on 1-3 easy things you can do to incorporate the tech in a pedagogically sound way. 

Q. Will there be outside presenters?

A. We will have presenters from HCC, GCC, HVCC, Boston College, and UMass Amherst. We will also have presentations from our own faculty and staff.

 

“Segunda Vida” Digital Storytelling project

BCC Professor of Foreign Languages Lois Cooper shows the Segunda Vida project using role-play and social networking to support cultural information and identity

Flip Video Workshop

A Flip Video workshop was led by Kathy Kessler, English Adjunct, and Dori Digenti on February 9th. We discovered that the flip video is even better than we thought: the built-in software allows you to automatically post your

New Technologies in the CTL 2 – Flip Video!

Inspired by the use of the Flip Video in Kathy Kessler and Lois Cooper’s summer MEOP course, the CTL purchased one. Unbelieveable! This small, handheld video/audio recorder can record up to 60 minutes of video with literally the press of a button. Then, a USB port (same connection as a flash drive) can be inserted into your computer. A very easy-to-use software for the Flip Video automatically downloads, and you can do simple edits and then save your video.

The flip video will allow the capture of instructor course introductions, lecturettes, student presentations, and myriad other uses. As is well known, multimedia in courses assists visual learners, promotes active learning, and for the millenial generation creates a link between learning and daily “digital” life. It is very easy and fun to use, as we saw at the recent CyberCafe in the CTL. Stay posted for workshops introducting the Flip Video!