How-To
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ToW: Adding Kanopy and Films on Demand movies to Moodle
The library subscribes to streaming video collections that provide Trinity College users access to a variety of films. Two of the larger collections are Kanopy and Films on Demand. Kanopy is a rich archive of feature films and documentaries from well-known producers and indie filmmakers, including the Criterion Collection. Films on Demand is a collection of documentaries on a variety of topics, ranging from modern healthcare policy debates to art to archival newsreel video. Embed a link to a Kanopy film in Moodle Locate and click on the film you wish to assign at https://trincoll.kanopy.com/ Under the video frame and title click the “share” button. A Share link will display that you can…
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ToW: Protecting Your Digital Identity
Are you interested in protecting your digital identity? Doing so not only provides a layer of protection from online harassment, but also promotes positive data practices. To do so, visit the Center for Solutions to Online Violence and follow their guide on locking down your digital identity. Some helpful tips they recommend include the following: This simple step will make it much more challenging for anyone to log-into your accounts. This also is a great way to ensure that your account is not accessible on devices where you have logged in previously (just make sure you always log out of your accounts!) Another great tip is to assess what information…
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ToW: New Assignment Feedback and Annotation Tool
Over the summer Moodle was upgraded to the latest release which includes a few new features. One of the more useful features is the addition of a reviewing panel for giving feedback on assignments. When you grade an assignment that was submitted as a Word doc, PDF, or the online text option you will have the ability to add feedback and annotate the document right in the grading interface – no need to open or download the files first. You can add text notes, highlighting, or draw shapes on the document. This can be much faster than downloading Word files to add comments then re loading them to give the…
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Mobile Pedagogy Demonstration–April 26
Come learn about ways to turn ever-present devices into platforms for teaching and learning. Optimize readings and handouts for display on phones and tables; present from an iPad; and learn about phone-based alternatives to clickers.