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Technology has come a long way in making the teaching and learning experience more efficient and effective. Educational tools can help students become more self-motivated and reliant and help faculty streamline the process of grading and communicating with students. These tools can provide opportunities for students and faculty to connect inside and outside the classroom, regardless of the course modality.
UTEP licensed and supported tools available to faculty
Blackboard features and support
Blackboard Central is a fantastic resource for Blackboard and teaching tool support while planning, building, or redesigning your courses.
Recording Lectures
It is an excellent idea to provide recordings of your live lectures for students who may have missed class or would like to re-visit what they learned. Many tools (integrated with Blackboard) can make this task (and making sure they are ADA accessible) much more manageable.
YuJa can also be used to capture your computer’s screen and your video at the same time to create more engaging lecture formats. YuJa also provides a unique video player for students with the option to change the playback speed, take notes, and even complete quizzes: YuJa Instructions for Students.
Exploring New Tools
Many educational tools not licensed by UTEP can also help improve the learning experience for students. This Teaching Tools Evaluation Rubric can help you determine whether a tool is right for your class.
Some example tools you might explore: