Tired of using PowerPoint? Are you looking for something new and interesting? Want to add more media to your presentations, or more easily and clearly present data? We created a playlist in lynda.com that includes courses on Prezi, Keynote, and other suggestions for creating engaging and informative presentations. Check out the playlist here –…
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Flipping the Classroom: New Lynda.com Video
Recently we’ve heard from faculty who are interested in the idea of flipping the classroom. Flipping the classroom is simply providing your lectures to students to view outside of class and using class time to work on problems, for discussion and creating a more active class. In this model you are both providing content in…
New Lynda Course: Using Your iPad in the Classroom
Have an iPad and not sure how to use it in class? A new course on lynda.com teaches you to use an iPad in the classroom to increase student engagement and productivity. The course includes apps for classroom use in science, math, English, and other subjects. All faculty, staff and students may access this course…
Students as Creators: Incorporating Video Assignments – Workshop Summary
Thanks to those who attended Tuesday’s workshop. We started the workshop of by sharing some benefits for using video assignments in your class, and some challenges that you might face. We also offered solutions to potential problems. You can view the full presentation here. Catherine Spencer, Professor of French, explained how she asked her students…
New Lynda course on time management
Perfect timing! Take this 11 minute course through Lynda.com on managing your time. As with all Lynda.com courses, they are available to current Conn faculty, staff and students. Image Credit: Jean-Louis Zimmermann, Time Management: 44 Keys to Gaining More Time Mind Map, http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeanlouis_zimmermann/3042647305/sizes/o/in/photostream/
New Release from Lynda.com: Google Calendar Training
Want to learn how to use your Google Calendar more efficiently for both your personal and professional lives? Take a look at Lynda.com’s new Google Calendar Essential Training. Topics includes scheduling events, keeping track of your to-dos, assigning tasks to others, changing how the calendar looks to make it better suit your needs, and accessing…
Learn with Lynda!
Let the learning begin: All students, faculty, and staff now have access to lynda.com, an online subscription library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized industry experts. The campus community can access more than 1,400 training videos on a broad range of subjects, including business skills, photography,…