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FileLocker

What is FileLocker? FileLocker is a Web-based application that was created to securely and temporarily share files across campus and externally. You can access files off campus as long as you have internet connection. FileLocker may only be used by staff and faculty at the College of Charleston. If sharing with other members of the [...]

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Echo 360 Personal Capture

Echo 360 Personal Capture is a lecture capture application that many faculty at CofC are using to record their lectures. Tutorial Link:  Echo 360 Personal Capture Uses: Create screencasts Create videos Application: Echo 360 Tutorial Type: Text-based Platform: Mac, Windows, Android (flash-based) Price: Free

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Getting Started with Twitter

Twitter is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, known as “tweets”. Tutorial Link: Twitter Tutorial Uses: Connect with students using Twitter, post announcements, updates and reminders Create personal learning network Application: Twitter Software Link: https://twitter.com Tutorial Type:  Text [...]

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OAKS Locker: Creating and Uploading Files

College of Charleston OAKS

This training tutorial demonstrates how to create and upload files within the OAKS Glossary tool. Application: OAKS Tutorial Type:  Text-based Platform: Online, cloud-based Price: Free Application: OAKS Discussion Tool Software Link: http://my.cofc.edu Tutorial Type:  text-based Price: Free Tutorial: Creating and Uploading Files

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OAKS Glossary: Creating a Glossary

College of Charleston OAKS

This training tutorial demonstrates how to moderate posts and comments within the OAKS Discussion tool. Application: OAKS Tutorial Type:  Text-based Platform: Online, cloud-based Price: Free Application: OAKS Discussion Tool Software Link: http://my.cofc.edu Price: Free Tutorial: Creating a Glossary

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Poll Everywhere: Classroom Response System

Poll Everywhere

“Poll Everywhere is an audience response system that uses mobile phones, twitter, and the web. Responses are displayed in real-time on charts in PowerPoint, Keynote and from the web.” source from http://www.polleverywhere.com Tutorial Link: Getting Started with Poll Everwhere Uses: Check comprehension Extend discussion after class Poll students Application: Poll Everywhere Software Link: http://www.polleverywhere.com/ Tutorial [...]

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Voicethread

“A VoiceThread is an online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents and videos) and allows people to make comments in 5 different ways – using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with a webcam) – and share them with anyone they wish.” source from [...]

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Getting Started with Prezi

Prezi is a web-based presentation software, that allows you to insert text, videos, images, etc. to help deliver content to your students. A benefit of prezi is the zooming feature, which helps highlight important information and captivate your audience. Tutorial Link: Prezi Uses: Create an engaging presentation Application: Prezi Software Link: http://prezi.com Tutorial Type:  text-based Platform: [...]

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How to use a Flip Video Camera

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The Flip video camera allows students and faculty to record videos using an easy to use handheld device. The video files are easily transferable to your computer via the USB connection. Tutorial Link:  How to use a Flip Video Camera, Part II: How to upload Video using a Flip Video Camera Uses: Records video for [...]

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Getting Started with Echo 360, lecture capture

Echo 360

Echo 360 is the campus’s solution for lecture capture. We have Echo 360 installed in two rooms on campus, the New Science Building room 129 and the Tate Building 202. Echo 360 allows faculty to record lectures that makes it available for students at a later time via the web, iTunes, or a mobile device. [...]

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