It's March 19, 2018. I should be asleep, but I've committed myself to revamping my journey as an author and writer.
People are always "lookin' at me crazy," asking about what I'm up to this time. Yes, my brain goes in a million directions. Right now, my mind is on teaching with technology.
I left you in June 2016, when I was an online professor. I am still teaching college courses online, and I love it. But, I did land a job in Texas, so I moved from Florida to Texas at the end of July. I left you at a point that I didn't even know I was moving.
What has Texas brought me? A gigantic push for teaching with technology and an eye-opening experience to techniques that I wasn't using.
Today, let's talk about Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate.
Both technologies enabled me to record lectures, tutorials, and conferences.
I used Blackboard Collaborate for years, and it is built into the learning management systems that I currently use- Canvas and Desire2Learn.
Blackboard Collaborate has improved in that users do not have to download any files to access the program. Simply provide users with a participant link/ number or log into the session.
Zoom is new to me, I only tapped into it this semester. From the site, you can set up a free account, and then download the app onto your computer. From there, you can record a session using Cloud technology or save the file to your computer. I do like the option to download and save files to your computer.
Both technologies permit whiteboard usage, file sharing, and screen sharing. I actually made small slide decks using Powerpoint and Google Slides, and then shared my screen to share the content.
Just make sure your microphone and camera are working and you actually hit record... or else, you'll end up like me, speaking on mute for an hour, while not recording :)
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