Announcements
Perspectives on the BU Learn from Anywhere (LfA) Classroom Technology Project
LfA technology functionality is being added to hundreds of spaces across all three campuses. Boston University’s Director of Learning & Event Services Linda Jerrett provides an update on the technology upgrades, highlights projects happening now, and shares a variety of resources designed to support LfA faculty.
Lightning Talks: Recordings
Digital Learning & Innovation and the Center for Teaching & Learning are hosting the Lightning Talks: Remote Teaching at BU summer speakers series. View event recordings here.
Blackboard Learn: Top 5 New Features
The new Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation offers a more modern, intuitive navigation that provides quick access to the most critical information from across all courses. Here are 5 new areas to explore within the new navigation.
Remote Teaching Resources at BU
The following Boston University resources were created to assist our BU faculty community transition to remote teaching and learning.
Remote Teaching at BU: Online Exam Proctoring
In an effort to further support Boston University faculty and students during the remote teaching and learning experience, online exam proctoring services are now available to BU faculty and students.
Training for Remote Teaching Coordinators
Digital Learning & Innovation is hosting a series of training sessions specifically for Boston University staff/remote teaching coordinators. Learn more about upcoming workshops for BU staff.
Teaching with Technology Festival Keynote Spotlight
Learn more about Teaching with Technology Festival keynote speaker Kaye Shelton, Ph.D.
TurningPoint 8: Audience Response System update
Boston University recently upgraded to TurningPoint 8, the newest version of audience response technology software from TurningTechnologies. Learn about the upgrades.
Sunsetting: End of life for CaptureSpace
Kaltura introduced CaptureSpace back in 2015 and were excited to offer an easy way to create rich media right from your desktop. While the capture tool has served them well, its time has come to an end. Learn about the new video option.
Video Spotlight: New Online Language Courses
This summer, Instructional Production Services, in conjunction with the Office of Distance Education, is launching several new, interactive, online language courses. Learn about the courses and the use of animated video, live Zoom and more.