Sometimes BYOD does not work in class. I see students competing with each other to see who has the fanciest device.

Training I feel is key when learning a new lesson plan. 

My job currently required the use of online threaded discussion tools to help facilitate and initiate critical thinking and after class participation. The problem with our particular model is that the threaded discussions/participation is not required as a condition to passing the courses being taught. Does anybody have any advice on how to effectively get the students involved? 

I have been using kahoot games in my class and the students love it. I use it mostly for review, but the new Jumble game is good for interactive learning. I don't want them to get bored though. Are there any other game sites you have used that work well?

Power Point Presentations are an execellent way of going over specific contents, explain it to others and at the same time give you the opportunity of learning the material.

Is it a good idea to use Blogs for teaching and Practicing Grammar?

We discussed going to computerized testing in the past instead of pencil and paper test that we use now. What issues have you experienced with computerized testing, and what did you do to fix the issues?

My school has incorporated Ipads also instead of books.  They are very handy instead of carrying 20 pounds of books. Sometimes with the big books they are hard to read becasue it takes 4 swipes to ready one page.  I also use them for powerpoint presentations and test taking in class.  They also use the ipads for researching reports.  The draw back of them again is it is not a word proceesor, it does have the capablity but it is not the same.  I would like the students to get lap tops instead.

Can we share Best practices with the iPads? My school has iPads for our students and there are many great ways to have the student quiz themselves but what are some other wasys to incorporate the iPads into their learning?

I teach audio production and use an interactive flash card phone app for getting my students to memorize various microphones by make, model, feature set and their applications... it's a great tool and the students love it.

My school has recently adopted iPads instead of hard copy textbooks.  I am very interested in teaching my students how to use the device as an educational tool instead of a social media tool.  BUt, where can i get more in depth training with my specific device???  I want to make sure that i know the iPad in and out before I try sharing it with students.  I have already learned a few tricks that I share with anyone who will listen.  but I almost want to add this as a supplemental or optional orientation course!  ANyone have any suggestions?

I took a course that utilized second life and hated it.  One night while working on my assignment, my 25 year old daughter came in and asked what I was doing. She sat down beside me and loved it. She was so excited about playing with it. She said this is awesome. The whole time, I was thinking "this is stupid". I have talked to several people who have either utilized second life in the classroom, or been a student in a class that used it.  It is definately a generational thing.  Depending on the age of the person I asked as to what their response would be.  It is definitely a way of connecting with the younger generation that grew up with xbox and other computerized gaming systems.  What has your perseption of utilizing second life in the classroom been?

Will the future of classrooms continue with i-Pads? or do you  feel it will be a mix of both pads and books? 

When teaching audio engineering do think it help to have dynamic presentations in the classroom?

I wanted to gather a few opinions. Do you think showing a video documentary to a class (Anthropology students) would promote a more engaging and interactive envrionment? I would make the assumption that the video would be viewed and followed up with a group discussion, with all students (mostly young adults) having an input and responding to each other and the facilitator. The students are currently not keeping on task and focus, so we need an approach that, combined with other strategies, will address this.

Thanks for any opinons, thoughts and feedback!

I am getting a great idea to create a Facebook page for my students, in which they can post all king of living organisms interacting in real life with them.  they can get so many examples and it will promote a cleaner and more enjoyable environment for them

I want to teach Mendel s Law using new technology. My experience has been a Professor in front of a classroom, and now I want to change for the new technology method. If I suggest my students to bring examples from real life in which I can see the inherited traits from parents to children, am I approching the subject right?

http://www.profology.com/welcomepage

Great website for higher education professionals to share ideas. You can connect by areas that you teach, research interests, locations, etc.

I listened to a presentation by them last August 2015 and joined the same day. Plus, IT'S FREE!

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I find that explaining to the students WIIFM about learning the technology they need can lead to them to expend more energy on the learning. I feel I may want to take more classes on graphics to develop interesting digital images. Does anyone have suggestions for graphics?