MERLOT Conference 2009 โ€“ San Jose

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If you need a break from your first life, consider Second Life! an excerpt of a blog post by Cris Guenter, CSU Chico faculty and MERLOT member Second Life (SL), a 3D virtual world that is created by its millions of residents from around the world, is providing ever-engaging opportunities and situations for educators and… Read more »

Western States ‘Brown Bag’ Webinar: Best Practices in Online Instruction

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Date: Feb 23 Time: 3pm Pacific Place: Online – Register Here Presenters: Dr. Cris Guenter, CSU, Chico Mike Carter, Pima Community College; Vartouhi Asherian, College of Southern Nevada; Mike Carter of Pima Community College teaches his faculty how to use Blackboard. Vartouhi Asherian at the College of Southern Nevada works with Spanish and ESL instructors,… Read more »

Sketchcast

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When Brett Christie came to CSU Chico to conduct his presentation about the Horizon Report and Web 2.0 applications, he demonstrated Sketchcast, “a new way to communicate something online by recording a sketch, optionally with your voice speaking.” The reaction to Sketchcast among the faculty who were in attendance was very positive. People seemed to… Read more »