Author: Juli Haugen
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New Tool in Panopto: Download Text Transcripts
It is now possible for both faculty and students to download a text transcript of a video with captions without timestamps. Benefits This feature offers several benefits, including Download A Transcript You can download a transcript file from any of the following three places: Interested in using Panopto Video? Contact Paul Benham in Academic Technology…
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You’re Invited to Submit a Presentation for the CoTCP May Lunch and Learn Series by April 19!
The Committee on Teaching and Classroom Practice (CoTCP) welcomes submissions for the May Lunch and Learn Series. This series is an opportunity for faculty and staff to share strategies/tools, facilitate dialogue around meaningful topics in higher education, or explore new technologies that enhance their scholarship and/or create engaging learning environments for students. (Student co-authors welcome) Submit…
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Assistive Technology Tip: Try Word Online to Transcribe Audio Recordings
Did you know that Word Online can transcribe audio recordings? The transcribe feature uses artificial intelligence to convert speech to a text transcript and can identify each speaker individually. After uploading a recorded conversation or interview, you can revisit parts of the recording by playing back the time stamped audio and edit the transcription to…
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Semester Goal: Use the Microphone
One way to increase accessibility in your classroom this semester is to use the microphone if one is available (even if you think your voice is loud enough – it’s not). Approximately 1 in 5 College students have some level of hearing loss. Many of Bowdoin’s classroom spaces have instructor microphones. Visit the list of classrooms and the…
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The Digital Story, Mapping French Wines, and OERs – January (DExC) Faculty Institutes
The Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) provides faculty with a unique opportunity to participate in activities in support of professional development. The Digital Story as a Tool for Exploration, Documentation and Assessment This workshop is split across two morning sessions, participants will make a “Five Shot Digital Story” that critiques an issue, illustrates an opinion or argument…