COPH ED TECH THURSDAY!
Thursday, January, 14, 2016
Technology Tools in the Spotlight!
Blackboard Journals
Journaling allows the students to express opinions, share ideas and voice concerns about course related issues privately. Journaling builds a rapport between student and instructor that helps contribute to a positive learning experience. Blackboard journals let you build individual and group journals that can be viewed by you and the student, the group or the whole class. learn more at http://tinyurl.com/pydnbol
StudyBlue
Educators and students are using StudyBlue to improve their memorization and studying skills. You can make flashcards, upload class notes, add images, audio and use advanced text features. Work online or download the iOS and Android apps for studying on the go. Learn more at https://www.studyblue.com/
CDC Solve the Outbreak APP
The CDC Solve the Outbreak app is a fun and interactive way to peek into the world of epidemiology. This app is a great way to let your students interact with outbreaks as if they were in the field as epidemiologists. Learn more at http://www.cdc.gov/mobile/Applications/sto/ or download the APP on your device.
Share your favorite technology tool to be featured in ED Tech Thursdays!
Archived Issues
1. COPH Intranet- The archives are located in the middle column on the bottom of the home page. Note: you must have access to the COPH intranet and be in the MCPH building to access archives.
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