by Mendi Benigni | Oct 11, 2021 | Communication, Engagement, Group Work, Multimedia
OVERVIEW: We normally use VoiceThread (VT) to record lectures and occasionally allow students to comment or ask questions. But what about creating a single VT where all your students actually contribute the content? For example, instead of having every student...
by mckinleysa | Jul 14, 2021 | Accessibility, File Sharing, Filming, Group Work, Images, Social Media
The TLT often gets this question: besides iMovie, what free video editor might you suggest for students? One new option is Kapwing. Kapwing is an online image, video, and GIF editing platform whose mission is to enable digital storytelling. Unlike most online editing...
by mckinleysa | Sep 25, 2020 | Collaboration, Communication, Content Delivery, Engagement, Multimedia, Video
In August, Flipgrid made several changes to the look and feel of the app. Here are some of the most important changes to note, along with links to Flipgrid’s blog and a video to show your students how to start making videos. This Google Slides presentation will...
by mckinleysa | Jun 18, 2020 | Collaboration, Communication, Content Delivery, Engagement, Multimedia, Productivity, Uncategorized, Video
It can be tough getting to know people in an online class, but Flipgrid can help in a major way. Using the selfie video format our students already know and love, students can easily create online videos using the free Flipgrid app on their phone or computer....
by mckinleysa | Apr 24, 2020 | Multimedia, Productivity, Video
Need help filming yourself? No budget for a tripod? Click the photo above or this text to access the TLT / Kathleen Lolley collaboration tutorial on how to make a paper towel tripod at home using found materials.
by Mendi Benigni | Feb 28, 2020 | Assessment, Audio, Communication, Images, Multimedia, Video
“Artsteps is a a web-based environment that allows its members to create virtual art galleries in lifelike 3D spaces. It is an application for artists, art organizations and art enthusiasts to model actual or virtual exhibitions by designing realistic...
by Mendi Benigni | Oct 8, 2018 | Accessibility, Accessibility, Content Delivery, Lecture, Lecture Recording, Multimedia, Presentation, Projects
VoiceThread (VT) creates closed captions (CC) automatically. No action is required on the part of the faculty member! However, if you had made the VT prior to this date, you will have to make a copy of it to trigger the captions. In addition, you can also edit the...
by Mendi Benigni | Sep 14, 2018 | Assessment, Multimedia, OAKS, OAKS
Students can now post a link or text directly into the Assignment/Dropbox submission area! In the past, if your assignment required students to submit a link to something they created, they would have to put the link in a Word document and upload it. Now there is a...
by Mendi Benigni | May 10, 2018 | Accessibility, Audio, Multimedia, Video
Description: YouTube’s Subtitles and Closed Caption feature provides an easier way to caption your audio and video files. It offers quick editing of auto-generated captions. YouTube then automatically inserts the time codes at the appropriate places....
by Mendi Benigni | Apr 3, 2017 | Assessment, Audio, Communication, Engagement, Feedback, Formative, Immediate Feedback, Multimedia, Summative, Video
OVERVIEW: “Flipgrid is a video discussion community for your classroom that supercharges your students’ voices. You add the topics, your students respond with short videos, and everyone engages!” – Flipgrid website SUGGESTED USES: Online discussion board Class...
