More than 400 faculty will be teaching from a Global Learning Space (GLS) classroom next semester. These modern classrooms enable faculty to easily connect their own devices (phone, computer, or laptop) with one touch and share content with all participants, providing a consistent teaching and learning experience across the university’s global campus system.
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Elevating Education through Global Learning Spaces
Marguerite Matherne, an assistant teaching professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department, joined Northeastern in the fall of 2021, bringing a wealth of experience in teaching various courses, from Mechanics of Materials to Fluid Mechanics, Statics,...
Organize your Teams meeting by assigning co-organizers
When and why should you use a co-organizer role? This feature is particularly useful when you are teaching in a large class or have a teaching assistant who can help take on the role of managing important settings within a Microsoft Teams meeting, such as attendee restrictions, breakout rooms, screen sharing, and more.
Using breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams for engagement
Have you ever assigned collaborative work that didn’t go as planned? Many instructors have experienced this situation and there can be numerous reasons for the problem.
Scheduling a Teams meeting for your classroom
Many instructors use Teams meetings for class sessions because it’s an effective way to share content, record lectures, have students collaborate, and chat. For even more efficiency, consider scheduling Teams meetings ahead of time.
Connecting your device in a Global Learning Space
Many instructors can benefit from sharing content in the classroom. Whether it’s through slide presentations, videos, outlines, or interactive activities, teaching has become more visual and—for many students—more engaging.
A technical toolkit for a three-tiered approach to teaching large classes
Leveraging Canvas and integrated tools, Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Biology Missy McElligott has developed an inclusive, three-tiered approach to teaching her large introductory biology course that effectively shrinks the class size while promoting metacognition and active learning.
Which is better: Microsoft Teams browser app or desktop app?
Have you ever experienced a technological issue while teaching? Most instructors have had this experience and know how frustrating it can be.
Poll Everywhere updates for Fall 2023
On Aug. 31, Poll Everywhere will release several enhancements and bug fixes to support a more streamlined experience.
What’s new in Academic Technologies for Fall 2023
Review new Academic Technologies enhancements, tools, and support available to help you prepare for the start of the school year.