Educational Technology
Turnitin Draft Coach For Google Docs
Introducing Turnitin Draft Coach™ – Students can now use Turnitin similarity tools in Google Docs while working towards the final artifacts.
Best Practices: Hybrid Meetings with Zoom
Virtual and hybrid meetings are here to stay. Learn some of the best practices for hybrid meetings with Zoom.
Simplify Grading with Gradescope
Gradescope is a Boston University centrally supported software designed to streamline and simplify grading exams in large classes. Learn about the tool, how it automates grading and streamlines the workflow among teaching assistants.
Pronto: Adding Meaningful Student Engagement Beyond the Classroom
Point of View: BU College of Communication Master Lecturer Anne Danehy and Associate Professor Amy Shanler share their experiences building student engagement with Pronto—a communication tool that integrates seamlessly with Blackboard Learn courses.
Summer Reading & Listening Guide 2021
Summer 2021 is in full swing. Whether you are traveling, commuting, or simply relaxing, diving into a good summer read or podcast is likely part of the daily/weekly fabric. With
Educational Technology Community Group
For BU Staff: The purpose of the Educational Technology Collective is to create a space for staff supporting educational technologies and tools at Boston University to come together and share their knowledge and ideas.
POV: What Comes After a Year Like No Other?
BU’s Associate Provost of Digital Learning & Innovation discusses the events of 2020 and shares his point of view on future innovations in teaching and learning.
Create Open Lessons Online with BU Learning Blocks
Learn about BU Building Block (BULB)—a new WordPress plugin that allows instructors to create open and iterative educational resources within WordPress using the Gutenberg editor.
Explore MATLAB: A Versatile Computational Analysis Platform
DL&I EdTech Focus: Learn about BU’s institutional subscription to MATLAB–a powerful application worth considering for classes or research projects involving data analysis, modelling, and/or programming.
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.