http://arthropodecology.com/2013/01/07/teaching-with-technology/ Writings about arthropod ecology, arachnids & academia at McGill University Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:06:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://arthropodecology.com/2013/01/07/teaching-with-technology/#comment-2395 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:01:30 +0000 http://arthropodecology.com/?p=1307#comment-2395 [...] the start of term, I discussed my continuing adventures in teaching, and I professed about how a tablet + whiteboard app would make me a better instructor, and help me [...]

]]> http://arthropodecology.com/2013/01/07/teaching-with-technology/#comment-2296 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:43:51 +0000 http://arthropodecology.com/?p=1307#comment-2296 So, my first lecture with the “new” approach was ok – not terrific but not a total disaster, either. I opted to use an app called ‘syncscan’ instead of Educreations (I decided this at the last minute, which was a bit unfortunate – i.e., not enough practice time!). SyncScan allows many of the same functions as Educreations, but also allows for the whiteboard to be emailed as a PDF (for later distribution, as required) and it has a bit more of a professional look/feel. It also allows me to share the whiteboard (ie., via web browser) – although this didn’t quite work in the lecture, it has potential. Anyway – the adventure continues…

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