1. with Technology at UConn
Teaching and Learning
with Technology at UConn
New Faculty Orientation
August 23, 2018
Karen Skudlarek

2. High Tech Classrooms
Supported by AV Division on Academic IT (AIT) at UITS
How to learn about the classrooms
Look at pictures of the room and the technology available at
Visit the room before class to acclimate yourself
Classroom Technology Training offered by AIT (make appointments online)
Support:
Phone: (860)
Available during Fall & Spring Semesters: M-Th 7:30a-9:00p & Fri 7:30a-6:00p
Website:
Software Accessible on High Tech Classroom Computers
Use UConn Anyware (virtual applications for UConn) for Teaching and Learning: 
Includes software such as Minitab, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, etc.

3. High Tech Classrooms
All generally scheduled Hi-Tech classrooms have computers
You can bring your own laptop (Mac & Surface users need to bring an adapter)
Using the classroom computer?
Logon with your NetID and password
Use the P: drive for storage but do not save data to the hard drive
Logoff Computer and Turn off System When You are Finished
Unless the professor in the next class needs it then just logoff the computer
Recording live lectures is available in some classrooms
Teach from: only has camera for instructor – good for lecture capture & streaming. Not used for teaching to the class from remote site.
Teach to and from: has camera for instructor and a camera on the students
Wireless Presentation Devices: WePresent:
It allows instructors to untether from the podium while sharing content from their Apple, Android, or windows device.

4. Collaborative Learning Classroom
Located in the library room HBL (level 2, to the left of the elevators)
Five tables with up to six people (total 30)
All furniture is moveable
There are about personal sized whiteboards that are mountable on the wall or the end of the desk.
WePresent is available allowing the instructor and students to be able to share from their devices/laptops.
The intent of the room is to give instructors a space to experiment with their teaching style, moving toward an active learning environment.

5. Lecture Capture Software
Kaltura
Lecture capture and streaming/recording
Two aspects of Kaltura:
Capture the recording
CaptureSpace installed locally on computer
Upload/Edit/Share the recording
Kaltura My Media can be accessed through HuskyCT the My Courses page by clicking on MyMedia or at
Faculty/Staff/Students have accounts in Kaltura
Quizzes can be added to videos and are integrated in HuskyCT
Note: You will need to close caption a video if a student needs that accommodation. Click on this link to learn more about it:

6. Lecture Capture Recording Rooms
Recording Room in Storrs, Rowe 303
SMARTBoard 80”
SMART SymPodium
Kaltura, Camtasia, Audacity
High quality microphone, soundproof room
Lightboard Room in Storrs, Rowe 425
New and innovative teaching method
Uses Kaltura to create videos
High quality microphone, DSLR camera,
document camera

7. Use Case 1 Dr. Devin Kearns Assistant Professor of Special Education
Research Scientist, Center for Behavioral Education and Research
Neag School of Education

8. Use Case 2 Dr. Amit Savkar Associate Professor in Residence
Department of Mathematics
Assistant Director Faculty Development Institute of Teaching and Learning

9. Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Use Case 3
Dr. Laurent Michel
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science & Engineering

10. Website for University Licensed Software: http://software.uconn.edu
UConn
Available Software for Faculty & Staff
Office 365/Google Apps
Comsol, LabVIEW, Maple, Mathematica, Matlab
Minitab, NVivo, SAS, SPSS, Stata, etc.
Available Software for Students
Google Apps, Office 365
Adobe Creative Suite available in the library labs
Maple, Mathematica, Matlab, Minitab, SAS, SPSS, etc.
UConn Software Online
Alternative to installing applications directly onto your computer
Accessed through virtual environments
UConn Anyware (virtual applications)
Skybox (virtual desktop with available applications)
Website for University Licensed Software:

11. Collaboration/Virtual Meetings
WebEx
Blackboard Collaborate
Google Hangouts
Use Cases
Virtual office hours
Bring guest speaker into room
Share desktop or application
Meet for committee work
Create breakout rooms with participants
Recorded?
Yes No
Notes
Faculty, Staff and Students can use it
Integrated in HuskyCT
Faculty can opt into Google

12. Engagement Tools i>clicker Top Hat Poll Everywhere
Cost to Instructor $0
$0 (up to 40 responses per poll) or
$349/semester (up to 400 responses)
Cost to Student
~$55 for iClicker remote and REEF Polling App for 5 years
$26 for 6 months or​
$38 for one year or ​
$75 for four years​
Web-based
iClicker Cloud: Yes
iClicker Classic: No
Yes
HuskyCT Integration No
Notes
iClicker bases are installed in all Storrs classrooms. We have been supporting them for over five years so many students already have remotes.
Top Hat Textbook: used to adopt, customize, create and share course content.
Some faculty are trying this for the first time this fall.

13. Engagement Tools i>clicker Top Hat Poll Everywhere Question Types
iClicker Cloud*
Multiple Choice
Numeric
Word Cloud
Open Ended
Clickable Image
*must be used with REEF Polling app
iClicker Classic*:
*can be used with iClicker Remote or REEF Polling app
Multiple Choice​
Many Choice​
Numeric​
Word Cloud​
Open Ended​
Clickable Image​
Other types​
Many Choice
Other types

14. Cloud Technology @ UConn
Microsoft Office 365
Google Apps
Available to:
Faculty
Staff
University Affiliates
Students (account created automatically)
Students
Faculty (must opt-in)
Staff (must opt-in)
Outlook (Faculty and Staff only)
Gmail (Students only)
Data Storage
OneDrive
Data is guaranteed to be housed in the U.S.
Type of data you can save found here
Google Drive
Notes
Encryption:

15. Equipment Loans
CETL has the following equipment that faculty can borrow:
Handheld Camera Tripod
Microphone ° GoPro Video
(Lavalier)
Go to and click on Equipment Loans
*To see examples of 360° Video/VR go to our YouTube Channel at:

16. Blackboard Support Faculty Support Student Support
CETL Educational Technologies ☎ (860) M-F 9a-4p ➤ ✉
➤ One on one consultations in Rowe 422
UITS Help Center Connectivity, Login Issues, Course/Enrollment Status, etc... ⚙ Math Sciences Building, Room M037 ☎ (860) ✉ Open a UITS Service Ticket
Student Support
Blackboard Support (24/7) ☎ ➤ Chat with a Support Representative ➤ Open a Bb Service Ticket

17. Training Opportunities @ CETL
Teaching Seminars
One or two hour long programs offered weekly on a wide variety of topics
Presentation style with some active learning opportunities
Address best practices, teaching innovations, and a variety of educational technologies
Teaching Talks
Opportunity for participants to comfortably share teaching concerns
Discuss techniques and strategies on a variety of topics with colleagues, experts, and CETL staff
HuskyCT and other Educational Technology
Training on specific aspects and tools of HuskyCT in a small group setting
Learn new skills or advance old ones related to technology for teaching and learning
Includes face-to-face, discussions, online, and hybrid/blended as well as
short teaching seminars to full-day or multi-day workshops or speakers series

18. Useful Links
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning:
HuskyCT and other EdTech training:
Lightboard:
WebEx at UConn:
Blackboard Collaborate: :
Office 365:
Google Apps:
iClickers:
Top Hat:
Poll Everywhere:
High Tech Classrooms:
UConn AnyWare:
P: Drive Information:
UConn licensed software for faculty/staff/students:
Need a professional headshot? Go to the Lakeside Building any Thursday morning between 8:30-9:00 AM. Parking is available!

19. Questions? Email us at: edtech@uconn.edu Visit our website at: .