A few months back I wrote about “The Cloud”, and in the near future all Berkeley faculty, students and staff will have their own cloud storage in the form of Google Drive. Google Drive is part of our bConnected roll out on campus, meaning if you have a bCal account right now, then you already […]
Digital Teacher’s Tool Kit: Create, Store and Collaborate with Google Drive
Powerpoint Best-Practices
Learn how to effectively use slide-presentation during class. We’ll discuss practical tips on formatting slide, controlling audience attention and promoting learning and engagement. For more information, to sign up or to schedule a one-on-one consultation please contact John-Mark Ikeda at jikeda@law.berkeley.edu . Date: TBA Location: TBA Sign-up to be notified of dates and times
Polling in the Classroom
During this workshop, we’ll learn how polling in the classroom can be used to improve student engagement. Since polling is anonymous and includes all of your students, faculty have found it to be a great tool for starting discussions and preparing for exams. Learn what the entire class thinks about a topic or understands about […]
iPads in the Classroom
Learn how iPads can be used in the classroom. During this workshop we’ll talk about how iPad’s differ from laptops and how they are being used by professors right here at UC Berkeley Law. Attendees are welcome to bring their own if they have one. We’ll also have one on hand for them to try. […]
Working Toward a Paperless Classroom
Going paperless is a goal for many educators, because it can conserve resources, improve organization and it’s convenient. For many instructors we understand that it’s not possible for them to go completely paperless, but during this workshop we’ll discuss practical options to reduce the use of paper in your course. For more information, to sign […]
Inside Out Classrooms: Using Digital Video To Teach
Learn how you can use digital video to make more time in class for projects. The Inside out Classroom technique moves part or all of your lectures online, allowing for in class time to be spent on discussions, group activities, projects and skills training. By posting video segments online, student can also re-watch your lecture […]