T4LT

About this original series

Technology for Learners and Teachers. Showcase for websites and other technology that aid the learning and teaching process. Instructional Designers at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA share examples of how to use tech tools for teaching and learning.

  • Category

    Learning
  • # Episodes

    52 episodes
  • Rating

    TV-G

Episodes of T4LT

    • T4LT - QR Codes

      QR (Quick Response) codes are a form of bar code that can be scanned with camera-equipped mobile devices (aka smart phones). Instructors are using QR codes to connect the physical print world to the digital world. Let us know if you experiment with QR in your classes. Sites mentioned: http://www.qrstuff.com

      • Release date
        May 21, 2012
      • Runtime
        02:32
    • T4LT Interview - Mona Parekh and the Livescribe ...

      Emily talks with Mona Parekh, Math instructor in the Distance Learning department at Kirkwood Community College, on her use of the Livescribe Pen to support her students' learning. More information on the Livescribe pen can be found on the web at www.livescribe.com.

      • Release date
        May 11, 2012
      • Runtime
        07:41
    • T4LT - The Flipped Class

      A flipped class moves the lecture portion of class to the home and brings homework to the class. In this episode we share the concept and point to resources for curation and creation of content. Sites and resources mentioned in this episode include The Khan Academy, Techsmith's Jing and Camtasia, iTunes U, iOS Apps: Doceri, Showme, and Educreation's Interactive Whiteboard.

      • Release date
        Apr 20, 2012
      • Runtime
        03:07
    • T4LT - Live@Edu Office Apps

      Kirkwood Student Email provides more than just the run-of-the-mill email functionality. In this episode we showcase the available web-based Office apps available to all Kirkwood students through their student email account. The Skydrive provides 25GB of storage for your course work files and access to online editing of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Onenote files. And you can share files with other students and instructors (provided they have a Window's Live account). Failing and lost portable s...

      • Release date
        Apr 5, 2012
      • Runtime
        02:48
    • T4LT - Live@Edu Student Email

      Kirkwood Students have a new(ish) email system powered by Microsoft Live@Edu services. Among the benefits are 10Gigabytes of message storage, 20MB attachment limits and 25Gigabytes of files storage in the SkyDrive. Learn more at http://www.kirkwood.edu/email

      • Release date
        Mar 22, 2012
      • Runtime
        03:11
    • T4LT - Happy Holidays 2011!

      Mistakes are our favorite way to learn. See you in 2012!

      • Release date
        Dec 19, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:54
    • T4LT - Maps

      Maps are often under-appreciated learning tools. In this episode, we visit a few sites that will potentially inspire a second look at the usefulness and potential maps offer teachers and learners.

      • Release date
        Dec 2, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:26
    • T4LT - Social Networking

      Facebook and Google+ are often thought of as distractions to learning, but they can be used for good. Educators are tapping into the popularity and reach these networks have into their students' lives. Communication is the heart of the social network and communicating is a natural way to learn and share.

      • Release date
        Nov 11, 2011
      • Runtime
        03:16
    • T4LT Interview - D.J. Hennager

      D.J. Hennager, Math/Science Dept Instructor at Kirkwood Community College, joins Alan in the studio to discuss tapping into the back-channel to engage his students.

      • Release date
        Oct 27, 2011
      • Runtime
        07:46
    • T4LT - Blogs and Cover It Live

      Yes, we know blogs have been around for quite some time. There is an entire blogosphere already. Still, the topic is worth exploring in how it applies to teaching and learning. Blogs are feature-rich and free publishing tools. If you are already a seasoned blogger, try live blogging with Cover It Live!

      • Release date
        Oct 7, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:55
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