Newest version of i>clicker arrives with better tools
The new version of the i>clicker software has arrived! The i>clicker 7 is faster and easier to use, and it offers better reporting and gradebook management tools. Although the i>clicker 7...
View ArticleGiving Virtual Characters a Body: Tech to Teach the Teacher, Part 3
After adding animation to the head of a 3D student character for faculty member Ann Clements’ winning idea at this year’s Open Innovation Challenge, Zac Zidik, multimedia specialist for ITS, began...
View ArticleRegistration opens for SummerFest II
Registration is open for ITS Training Services’ SummerFest II event, which is being held August 17-21 at University Park. Taking place just before the fall semester begins, SummerFest II promises a...
View ArticleImplementing voice commands in virtual reality: Tech to Teach the Teacher,...
In Zac Zidik’s fourth post in his Tech to Teach the Teacher blog series, he discusses how he has been experimenting with voice commands for a virtual reality teacher training simulation. Continue...
View ArticleProfessor uses One Button Studio for mini lecture videos
Margaret Christian, associate professor of English at Penn State Lehigh Valley, started using the One Button Studio on her campus shortly after it was installed this past spring. Continue reading →
View ArticleMoving through virtual space: Tech to Teach the Teacher, Part 5
In Zac Zidik’s fifth post in his Tech to Teach the Teacher blog series, he discusses how he was able to create movement in the virtual student character he created for Ann Clements’ Open Innovation...
View ArticleStudents make course content accessible during summer program
This past summer, Penn State Fayette was one of six campuses chosen to pilot the Pathway to Success: Summer Start (PaSSS) program, which gave students the opportunity to start college a semester early...
View ArticleLine of sight: Tech to Teach the Teacher, Part 6
Multimedia specialist Zac Zidik's virtual reality teacher training simulation has gained more ground. He has created six diverse student characters so far, and he describes the creation process in his...
View ArticleEmpathy and Inattentiveness in VR: Tech to Teach the Teacher, Part 7
In Zac Zidik’s latest blog post about the progress of his virtual reality teaching simulation, he explores the role of empathy and lack of attention in his virtual students. Continue reading →
View ArticleNew collaborative program initiative seeks higher faculty and student engagement
Penn State faculty members teaching in shared academic programs have a new opportunity called the TLT REACH (Re-Imagine, Engage, Align, CHange) Initiative, which will allow them to develop an...
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