Using Google Docs on the iPad
This tutorial demonstrates how to access and edit files in Google Docs on your iPad. The iPad utilizes Google Docs Mobile edition and it operates differently than the standard web-based version. The...
View ArticleUsing Kaltura for Creating and Sharing Video at CofC
NOTE: Kaltura does not work properly in Safari (1/15/20) Kaltura is the video storage and streaming application owned by CofC. It can interfaces with OAKS or be used as a stand-alone product. It is...
View ArticleFlipgrid for Discussions and Small Group Work
It can be tough getting to know people in an online class, but Flipgrid can help in a major way. Using the selfie video format our students already know and love, students can easily create online...
View ArticleAdding LinkedIn Learning Videos into your OAKS Content
LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) offers videos and courses that can help your students learn skills that are critical to success in the class or in their chosen field. You can add these...
View ArticleAdd a OneNote Notebook to your OAKS Class
Microsoft OneNote is a note-taking program for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users’ notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries. Notes can be...
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Flipped Friday: Flipgrid Updates
In August, Flipgrid made several changes to the look and feel of the app. Here are some of the most important changes to note, along with links to Flipgrid’s blog and a video to show your students how...
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Flipped Friday: The Joy of the CofC Google Drive
Did you know that you have access to the Google Drive through your CofC account? It’s easy to set up: Log into mycharleston Click the My Accounts tab Under Account Settings, choose the last option:...
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Viewing Statistics for Discussions
The statistics tool for OAKS Discussions allows instructors to view data for the whole class and individual students. This can be used to monitor student engagement and track participation in...
View ArticleAdd Zoom Transcripts to Kaltura
If you choose to move your Zoom recordings to Kaltura for long-term storage don’t forget to bring the transcript file too! This will provide a captioned Kaltura video which is so important to the...
View ArticleHow to make your PDFs accessible by all
Making sure that your PDFs are accessible to all individuals is paramount, especially as a professor. This tutorial shows you how to run an accessibility report and then fix the main issues. This is...
View ArticleGetting Started with CofC’s Google Drive
Google Docs (now called Google Drive) is similar to an online version of Microsoft Office. It contains a word processing application, a spreadsheet application and a presentation application. It...
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VoiceThread Has Automatic Captions
VoiceThread (VT) creates closed captions (CC) automatically. No action is required on the part of the faculty member! However, if you had made the VT prior to this date, you will have to make a copy...
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Genial.ly: a free tool that brings content to life
Genial.ly is a free tool that can make pretty much anything (slides, quiz reviews, posters, etc.) interactive. If you are interested in checking it out, their blog has some great advice and examples of...
View ArticleGetting Started with CofC’s Google Drive
Google Docs (now called Google Drive) is similar to an online version of Microsoft Office. It contains a word processing application, a spreadsheet application and a presentation application. It...
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Faculty: OAKS – Rolling Your Course from Semester to Semester
This tutorial demonstrates how to migrate an entire OAKS course into another course. It will also demonstrate how to change the calendar dates and copy the grade schemes. Uses: Copy one course to...
View ArticleUsing Google Docs on the iPad
This tutorial demonstrates how to access and edit files in Google Docs on your iPad. The iPad utilizes Google Docs Mobile edition and it operates differently than the standard web-based version. The...
View ArticleCreating a Pecha Kucha Presentation Using Prezi
Pecha Kucha is a simple presentation format devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham where you show 20 slides or images, each for only 20 second. The images or slides advance automatically to keep you...
View ArticleCreating a Pecha Kucha Presentation Using Keynote
Pecha Kucha is a simple presentation format devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham where you show 20 slides or images, each for only 20 second. The images or slides advance automatically to keep you...
View ArticleCreating a Pecha Kucha Presentation Using PowerPoint
Pecha Kucha is a simple presentation format devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham where you show 20 slides or images, each for only 20 second. The images or slides advance automatically to keep you...
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Create Student and Faculty Blogs Using Blogger
CREATING A BLOGGER BLOG To create a Blogger blog through the College, use your Google Apps account to sign in to Blogger at blogger.com. You can also access Blogger through the More menu of Google...
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