by Chris Meshanko | Feb 1, 2017 | File Sharing, Organization, Other, Planning, Research
PDFescape is a free, web-based application that allows users to edit, annotate, and share PDFs. Without creating an account, you can upload a PDF (up to 10 MB or 100 pages); edit and/or annotate it (with tools very similar to Acrobat’s); and download or print...
by Chris Meshanko | Oct 21, 2015 | Filming, Multimedia, Other, Projects, Video
Are you planning your next big video project or lecture? Would you like to replace the background with an image of an object, person, location, or perhaps a PowerPoint slide (saved as an image file)? Well, the first thing you need is access to a green screen and light...
by Chris Meshanko | Jun 11, 2015 | Multimedia, Other, Projects
Tinkercad is a free, online (Web 2.0) application that allows users to design and export simple 3D objects. If you are new to the world of 3D printing, this is definitely the app for you! Unlike traditional CAD programs, which can be intimidating, Tinkercad is...
by Chris Meshanko | Apr 3, 2015 | OAKS, OAKS, OAKS
Step-by-Step Video Tutorial Step-by-Step Instructions: To release final calculated or adjusted grades in OAKS, follow these eight steps: 1. Open your course homepage and click on the down arrow next to Grades. 2. Click Grades. 3. From the Manage Grades page, click...
by Chris Meshanko | Mar 16, 2015 | Feedback, Immediate Feedback
Showbie is both an online (Web 2.0) and iPad application that allows instructors to electronically distribute assignments and resources to all students. Once students complete an assignment (e.g, reading, worksheet, paper, etc.), they can submit it to their class...
by Chris Meshanko | Dec 5, 2014 | Content Delivery, Images, Multimedia, Presentation
According to a recent comScore report (2014), approximately 67% of Americans use Google to search for information and images. But with billions of images, how can you find the most appropriate one(s) for your project? With Google Images Search Tools, you can specify...
by Chris Meshanko | Jan 17, 2014 | Content Delivery, Multimedia, OAKS, OAKS, OAKS, Productivity
Have you recently copied content from a previous course or inserted a Quicklink (URL), in OAKS, only to find a blank page? If so, you are not alone. Recent updates to both Chrome and Firefox prevent unsecure content (i.e, http://) from being displayed on a secure...
