Tufts Technology Services

Make your teaching videos interactive with in-video quizzing!

Do you want to make your teaching videos more engaging? Embedding questions within videos encourages students to 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 their Read more…

VoiceThread – Advanced Training

This advanced training is designed for faculty members who have mastered all of the basic technical aspects of using VoiceThread, but would like to see some alternate pedagogical approaches. We will take a deep dive into some uses cases that demonstrate how to incorporate elements of storytelling and game-based learning Read more…

Interactive Lectures With Poll Everywhere

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…

Introduction to Padlet Boards and Sandbox for Interactive Learning

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…

Introduction to Assignments in Gradescope

Learn how Gradescope can help you efficiently scan and grade handwritten homework and exams online and share the grading work with other faculty and TA’s. Register here!

Introduction to Hypothesis for Social Annotation

Are you looking for innovative ways to engage students in meaningful, interactive learning? Join us for a workshop exploring Hypothesis, a social annotation tool that allows students to collaboratively annotate course readings in real-time. Discover how this technology can foster critical thinking, deepen engagement, and bring fresh perspectives to your Read more…

Creating Videos With Kaltura

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…

Online Whiteboards for Teaching

Have you tried Zoom’s new Whiteboards tool? In this workshop we’ll introduce you to this powerful tool available to all Tufts faculty, instructors, and students. We’ll highlight new features and offer ideas for using whiteboards for teaching and student engagement. We’ll also provide an opportunity for some hands-on practice with Read more…

Introduction to LockDown Browser for Online Proctoring

Are you interested in a proctored online setting for students taking exams in Canvas? LockDown Browser keeps students within a Canvas quiz during an exam, preventing access to other tools, apps, and tabs. It can be used for in-class exams with a human proctor present, and, for students taking exams Read more…

Advance your video editing with Camtasia

Do you create educational videos and want to take them to the next level? Join us for an introduction to Camtasia, an intuitive and powerful editing tool. We’ll discuss how to record and edit multiple video clips, annotate them, and correct audio issues. Transform your videos with Camtasia to make them Read more…