Resources

Concept mapping is a great way to build upon previous knowledge by connecting new information back to it. This post explores the uses of concept mapping and provides tools for creating concept maps on the computer.

Video. Many are unaware that YouTube videos can be used without an available internet connection if downloaded ahead of time. This post gives step-by-step instructions for saving YouTube clips and videos to your computer for later use.

Sending students a link to a YouTube video can be risky because of all the additional content displayed that you can’t control. Using Quietube will allow you to link to a window that will display the video only.

Video. Connecting to YouTube can be inconvenient in the middle of a PowerPoint slideshow. These step-by-step instructions will help you to embed a YouTube video right into one of your slides

Adobe Connect makes it possible for students and professionals from all over the world to share, discuss, and learn together.

These methods of non-sequential navigation in PowerPoint can help you add flexibility to your class sessions and better respond to the needs of your students.

Prezi is a free online presentation tool that allows you to create and share dynamic presentations. Without slides and bullet points, you are able to explore relationships among ideas through movement, allowing the form of your presentation to support its content.

There are many options available to professors who want to streamline the process of setting up and having appointments with students. Hopefully, with these resources at your disposal, you’ll be able to reach more students more easily.

Google+ Hangouts is a great video-conferencing tool that can help faculty hold office hours, bring in guest speakers, and collaborate with ease on a variety of projects with TA’s and other faculty.

A Personal Response System (PRS, or "clicker") is a way to introduce interactivity into your large lecture courses.