Harnessing the Power of Web 2.0: Combining SoftChalk and Free Digital Technologies to Enhance Learning Landscapes

Learn how James May, the Association of Florida Colleges’ Professor of the Year for 2010, uses Web2.0 services and applications along with SoftChalk. YouTube, Google Docs, VoiceThread, ScreenJelly, Prezi and others are engaging, powerful tools that, when combined with SoftChalk, … Read More

Technology and Sports: Reinforcing Learning Off the Practice Field

Though not taking the place of the physical daily practice sessions, conditioning and playing the game itself, online and in-class technologies reinforce and enhance the players understanding of the scientific and tactical concepts by allowing them to review, question and … Read More

Creating Accessible Lessons for Students with Disabilities Using SoftChalk

Jane Jarrow, Principal of DCCOL – Disability Compliance in Career and Online Learning discusses how SoftChalk provides both the support and the mechanisms to insure that online lessons are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities, from the start. … Read More

The Importance of Learning Style Pathways

In this presentation will discuss the results of a study that shows a significant improvement in both learning and satisfaction for learners who followed a pathway that matched their learning styles – then demonstrate possible ways to incorporate instructional strategies, … Read More

Modernizing Student Orientations – Making them Interactive and Measurable

This 5 minute presentation by Erich Hochmeister of Edison College Online describes how they solved the communication hurdle for first time online students. How were students going to learn how to use the Learning Management System? How do instructors measure … Read More

Design Principles, and examples, for Creating Multimedia Tutorials

Ten years ago only those with special skills were able to design computer-based or web-based instruction. Today, almost any subject matter expert can find an authoring tool that suits their skill level. Although exciting, effective instruction starts with sound instructional … Read More