VoiceThread is a web-based application that allows users to create, share, and discuss media-rich presentations and conversations. It integrates visual media (images, documents, videos, PowerPoints) with audio, video, or text comments for asynchronous discussions. Essentially, it's a tool for collaborative online learning and communication, enabling interactive lectures, student presentations, and Read more…
Unlock the power of interactive learning with Padlet! In this workshop, we'll explore how Padlet can transform your classroom into a dynamic, collaborative space. Whether you're looking to engage students in real-time discussions, create interactive boards, or streamline group projects, Padlet offers versatile tools to elevate your teaching. Join us Read more…
Have you ever wanted to create videos for your students without needing to use advanced editing software? Kaltura Capture is available in Canvas and allows you to record your screen, webcam, and voice and then share the video with your class. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the research on what Read more…
Do you want to make your teaching videos more engaging? Embedding questions within videos encourages students to watch closely and allows you to get feedback on their understanding. With Kaltura “My Media” in Canvas you can now create in-video quizzes to test student knowledge and ask them to reflect on Read more…
In this session we'll bring faculty users up to speed on Piazza's new interface. The session can also serve as an introduction to the tool. Piazza is a Q&A-style discussion tool which allows instructors to post questions which students can then reply to collaboratively. Instructors and students can post both Read more…
Have you ever asked your students: “Any questions?” only to look out at a room full of blank faces? Poll Everywhere allows you to pose interactive questions and allows ALL your students to respond in real time. Students tend to be more engaged, and their learning benefits from the immediate Read more…
If you're regularly grading handwritten homework and exams, learn how Gradescope in Canvas allows you and your students to efficiently scan paper assignments and grade them online. Easily share the work with other faculty and TA's and create a dynamic grading rubric as you go. This session will cover the Read more…
Learn how Rumi Docs can deter AI misuse by making the writing process visible. This session will show you how to align Rumi with your AI use policy, support genuine student writing, and foster AI literacy. We will share best practices that promote transparency, student autonomy, and clear expectations. Register Read more…
Do you want to integrate AI into your teaching? Tufts Educational Technology Services (ETS) is offering a second round of its Community of Practice focused on the thoughtful use of custom AI apps. These tools, often called “Agents” or “CustomGPTs” are simply AI chatbots tailored to your instructional goals. This Read more…
Are you grappling with the impact of AI on your teaching and your students’ learning? In this session we’ll cover concepts of AI literacy for faculty and students, discuss the impact of AI on course development workflows, explore how AI is impacting students learning (for both good and bad), discuss […]