Category: External Resources
Engaging Students in Active Learning
One of the fundamental principles for designing significant learning experiences is to engage students in the process. Engaging students means to make them active participants in the learning experience so they have the opportunity not only to make sense of the content, but also to apply it in new contexts. When using Active Learning Strategies, […]
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Improving the Assessment Process through Technology
According to the literature, assessment must be an ongoing process that provides opportunities for feedback. When students get feedback, they can see where they need to improve before it is too late. On the other hand, when instructors know where the students are regarding knowledge and skills, they can adjust the learning experience to meet […]
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Gamification, Virtual Reality, and Innovation for Learner Success in the CNC Program
“Along with what the instructors may do in the lab more or less (Virtual Welding Machines) make the students more comfortable with the whole learning experience”, Bob Wade said when he was asked about the effect of virtual welding machines in his class. Also, Bob mentions how some students view aspects of the class like […]
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Devising a Tutorial Packet for Using Livescribe Technology
This is the 2012-13 Mentor-Mentee Project developed by Juanita Limas, Math/Science Faculty. Introduction The Livescribe pen technology has been rapidly evolving. According to the Livescribe website (www.livescribe.com), there are two pens that are available for purchase: the Echo smartpen and the Sky wifi smartpen. Both of these pens employ technology that enable the user to […]
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Foundations of Nursing II Lab: How to Videos
This is the 2012-13 Mentor-Mentee project of Trisha Swartzendruber from Nursing. Current Practice Students enrolled in Foundations of Nursing II Lab are instructed to read about physical skills and watch ATI videos prior to coming to lab. This is intended to prepare them for learning and practicing the skills in lab with the lab instructor. […]
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Foundation Drawing Video Instruction
This was the 2012-13 Mentor-Mentee Project produced by Greta Songe, art instructor. Final Product: Proposed Project Description: The first three weeks of the Drawing I course are the building blocks for understanding the entire term. We discuss drawing methods such as sighting and measuring, negative space observation, perspective, contour, and using volumes in space. The […]
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Using Social Networking Tools in the Classroom
On June 19. 2013, KCELT instructional designer Jeremy Slagoski presented two sessions on using social networking tools in the classroom. He used Google sites as his platform to present the content, which can be seen by clicking on this link: https://sites.google.com/site/kceltsocialnettools/home The first session had 9 participants, and the groups mainly discussed Twitter and social networks […]
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Productivity Apps for Instructors & Students
Sarah Rissler, adjunct instructor of Spanish at Kirkwood Community College, demonstrates iPad apps she uses to increase productivity in and outside the classroom.
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Integrating the iPad into a Program
Dave Hunt talks to KCELT’s Wednesday cohort of the iPad Initiative about integrating the iPad into his program, Continuing Education & Training Services Simulation Center.
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Advanced Web Search Strategies
Kate Hess, Library Coordinator at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City, produced this 5-minute video in which she describes and demonstrates strategies for getting more relevant and reliable resources when searching online. She briefly gives a context for why the results of a Google search might not be as reliable as the use of traditional […]
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Explain Everything
April Prunty, instructor in the nursing program at Kirkwood Community College, demonstrates how she uses the Explain Everything app on the iPad for one of her classes.
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