Turn to Your Neighbor – The Official Peer Instruction Blog
2016-06-21
This blog has been around for a bit. It provides great insight into the current thinking about peer instruction, flipped classes, and the like.
Information is Beautiful
2016-06-01
About – Information is Beautiful Dedicated to distilling the world’s data, information and knowledge into beautiful, interesting and, above all, useful visualizations, infographics and diagrams.
Embedding Twitter Timelines in Blackboard
2016-06-01
Embedded twitter timelines in Blackboard This week, I’ve been preparing for the start of our Learning Technologies module – offered to academic staff as part of our Higher Diploma in Academic Practice at NUI Galway. I have blogged, in the past, about the wonderful work carried out by participants on the module, and we have done some initial investigations into the longer term impact of the module.
Five Essential Skills for Facilitating Online Groups
2016-05-26
Advice and activities for instructors to facilitate group activities.
Pecha Kucha Tips: Simplicity, Flow, and Passion
2016-05-25
Article reflecting on how to craft a good Pecha Kucha.
Public Domain Images from Open Culture and the British Library
2016-04-21
British Public Library provides many public domain images. Many are stunning. Good resource for visual aids and graphic design.
Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
2016-04-14
Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking Overcoming fear of public speaking: convert anxiety to confidence. How to write and give successful speeches. Source activities, speech topics & samples.