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Teaching Tip: Gradebooks and Moodle
Did you know that of the visible courses on Moodle in Spring 2024, 35% of them are not using the Moodle Gradebook? While some may be using Teams for their grading and assignments, others may not have final grade calculations visible to their students, 35% of courses in the Spring Semester that are visible to…
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Teaching Tip: Grading and Assessments

Do you just dread grading certain assignments? Feel like you can’t find ways to engage students in their assignments? Have you tried Alternative Assessments? An alternative assessment can not only allow for students to gain additional skills related to digital literacy, industry specific skills, or important “soft” skills, but can also offer another, more engaging…
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Animate in Canva

Learn how to create a short, advanced animated video in Canva! *Please bring your laptop and create a Canva account before the session. Agenda: 1. Introduction 2. Animate in Canva: All assets can be found searching elements (Use the free items.) 3. Create Time for Students
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Tech Tip: Word

Tech Tip: Microsoft Word Microsoft Word has recently introduced several new features across its web (Word for the Web) and desktop (Word Desktop) platforms, enhancing user experience and collaboration. Word is available through the College’s Microsoft 365 subscription and can be installed on up to 5 devices – your laptop, table, phone, desktop. Below are…
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Tech Tip: OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is a file hosting service operated by Microsoft. OneDrive is available through the College’s Microsoft 365 subscription and can be used both as a standalone application and along with other Microsoft applications. What can I do using Microsoft OneDrive: Updated features: What does it look like? Visit Technology@Wooster’s Microsoft OneDrive article for feature details and…
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Graphic Design in Canva Sp24

Learn the process of designing a poster on Canva with respect to graphic design principles. After this workshop taught by Digital Media Assistant, Lina Boughton, students will leave with a better understanding of graphic design and Canva functionality. Bringing a device with Canva access, preferably a laptop, is encouraged. Setting up a Canva account prior…
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Tech Tip: Microsoft Whiteboard

Microsoft Whiteboard is a virtual whiteboard that enables real-time collaboration between its users. Whiteboard is available through the College’s Microsoft 365 subscription and can be used both as a standalone application and along with Microsoft Teams. What can I do using Microsoft Whiteboard: Updated features: Visit Technology@Wooster’s Microsoft Whiteboard article for feature details and start…
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Spring 2024 Student Workshops

The Educational Technology STAs (Student Technology Assistants) are excited to announce their schedule of workshops for the SP24 semester! Not able to make a workshop? Visit the Digital Media Bar!
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Microsoft Designer AI: Fast and Easy Graphic Design
Microsoft’s Designer* is a tool for making quick and easy graphic designs, similar to Canva. Designer stands out by combining a breadth of tools from DALL-E image generation, Photoshop-like tools, graphic design AI, and freehand design tools. *Note that Designer only works with Microsoft Consumer accounts at this time, meaning that your CoW email will…
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January Ed Tech Workshops for Faculty 2024

Two workshops & drop-in help! Educational Technology is offering two workshops (lunch included thanks to the DFD!) and a drop-in help session for faculty to get ready for Spring semester. Join us! To AI or not to AI? Demystifying the Moodle Gradebook Drop in meetings! Tuesday, January 9, 2024 2p-3:30p in Lowry 201 Have those…
