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Using AudioBoo for Podcasting

AudioBoo is a great free online podcasting service. They provide a simple, organized method of storing your podcasts. With your free account you will able to record up to a 3 minute podcast and store in within your AudioBoo account. You can organize your “Boos” into groups by class or topic. AudioBoo has plenty of [...]

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Managing & Searching for Educational Media

In their "Multimedia Principle" Clark and Mayer (2011) talk about the importance of including words and graphics in your course in to encourage active learning.

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Google Scholar & The White Library

Google Scholar is an excellent tool that can be used to search research databases and is now integrated with MySAU.

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On-The-Fly Podcasting Using Google Voice?

How to use google voice for extremely easy on-the-fly podcasting: Make sure you have a google voice account if you don’t already have one and sign into your inbox area. Call your google voice number and leave yourself a message. When the message populates in your inbox, select the “more” option and then select “Embed”: [...]

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Bb 9.1: SafeAssign

SafeAssign is a valuable tool for encouraging original writing and proper citation practices within your course.

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Bb 9.1: Getting Started

If you are looking for a place to begin with Blackboard 9.1, this is a great place to start.

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Bb 9.1: Advanced Communication

In Advanced Communication, we will take a hands-on introduction to the communication tools used for self-reflection, collaboration, and communication with the instructor and classmates.

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Bb 9.1: Assessments Part 1

Assessments Part 1 provides a hands-on introduction to the assessment function of Blackboard Learn™, with a focus on creating and grading tests.

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Bb 9.1: Collaborating in Groups

You will learn to facilitate collaboration among students by setting up Groups.

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Bb 9.1: Assessments Part 2

In Assessments Part 2, you will be introduced to the advanced features and functions of assessments.

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