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CTL Winter Reading List 2020
Looking for fresh ideas to reinvigorate your teaching? Check out this list of must-read books provided by Boston University’s Center for Teaching & Learning.
Creating BU’s Future Today: DL&I FY19 Annual Report
Digital Learning & Innovation’s FY19 Annual Report highlights DL&I programs, services and recent accomplishments, features a letter from Chris Dellarocas, DL&I Associate Provost and Richard C. Shipley Professor of Management at the Questrom School of Business, and includes testimonials from BU faculty describing their experiences utilizing new educational technologies in the classroom.
POV: A Higher Ed View of XR
In this Point of View, Digital Learning & Innovation’s Educational Technology Director Ernie Perez discusses his recent AR/VR/XR conference travels, the power of XR exploration and investment, and the importance of empathy, ethics and accessibility in technology development.
Q&A with BU Global Programs’ Willis G. Wang
Digital learning initiatives are happening across the BU campus. This Q&A series highlights innovative ideas, collaborative thinking, cutting-edge perspectives and those leading the digital learning charge. In this edition, DL&I connects with BU Global Programs’ Willis G. Wang to discuss the creation of the Center for English Language & Orientation Program’s UN Peacekeeper online courses.
Conference Highlights: XR InLearning Global Summit 2019
Boston University’s Office of Digital Learning & Innovation sponsored the October 2019 XR InLearning Global Summit. Read about conference keynotes and discussions, and hear what DL&I experts have to say about the event and current AR, VR, XR landscape.
POV: Exploring the AR/VR Landscape at BU
For the second year running, Digital Learning & Innovation sponsored the XR InLearning Global Summit on October 28 at the George Sherman Union. BU Spark!, the BU AR/VR Club and BU Careers exhibited at the annual event—sharing their passion and expertise around the trending and transformative applications.
In this Point of View, BU Spark Director Ziba Cranmer talks about the Summit, AR/VR technology in higher education, recruitment efforts to engage students in related projects, and offers an inside look at the BU AR/VR Club, a member of the BU Spark! Ignite Student Council.
EdTech Perspective: EDUCAUSE 2019
The 2019 EDUCAUSE conference was held last week in Chicago, Illinois, and DL&I’s Educational Technology Director Ernie Perez was present. In this edition of EdTech Perspective: EDUCAUSE 2019, Perez shares some powerful takeaways and insights around the keynote speakers, diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Campus Computing Survey, top 10 Issues in IT for 2020, the rise of chatbots and more.
Teaching with Technology Festival 2019: Conference Roundup
The 4th Annual Teaching with Technology Festival was held October 3, 2019. The half-day conference featured a keynote address, expert stations, faculty presentations and more. Learn about Boston University’s popular edtech event.
DL&I Welcomes New EdTech Director
Ernie Perez named Director of Educational Technology with Boston University’s Office of Digital Learning & Innovation. Learn about his professional background and vision for the future.
Q&A with Questrom Professor Erol Peköz
Q&A: Erol Peköz is a professor of Operations and Technology Management in the Questrom School of Business and earlier this year, launched the School’s first online course for part-time MBA students. In this one-on-one, Professor Peköz shares his experiences with course development, offers video production tips and tools, and shares advice for faculty interested in creating online courses.