Instructional Software
Classroom Assessment - eInstruction Blackboard Vista
Web Conferencing Plagiarism Detection Screen Capturing
Concept Mapping Test Creation Software Study Guide Creation
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Classroom Assessment System - eInstruction
The eInstruction system can add interactivity to your classroom, even if your classroom is a large lecture with 500 students. With the receiver and response pads, you can give short quizzes, take attendance, play learning games, instantly assess students' comprehension of your lecture, and more. Listen to IPFW Chemistry faculty member Vince Maloney explain how he uses eInstruction to engage his Organic Chemistry students. See http://www.einstruction.com for examples of how eInstruction can be used in your classroom.
eInstruction Availability
eInstruction receivers are installed on most fixed-station teaching computers. If you are using an float computer or a personal laptop you may request a receiver from ITS User Services. The eInstruction CPS software is installed on all fixed-station and float computers and maybe installed from the IPFW network by going to Start > IPFW icons > Misc > Installs and clicking on CPS 4. Once the software is installed, please be sure to run the update when prompted.
Getting Started
If you would like to use the eInstruction system in your classroom, please contact the Academic Computing Consultants with the ITS User Technology Support group with any questions you have about the application. To schedule a time with an Academic Computing Consultant contact the ITS Help Desk at 481-6030.
eInstruction Resources
Blackboard Vista
Blackboard Vista is an online course management tool designed to help faculty more effectively manage students, as well as organize and deliver content via a password secured learning environment. From your course syllabus and grades, to notes, assignments and assessments Blackboard Vista allows your students the ability to access, study and work on class materials 24/7 and from almost any internet connection.
Accessing Blackboard Vista
Blackboard Vista can be accessed using a variety of Internet browser software, including Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, AOL, and Safari. To access the system, log into myIPFW and click on the link to Blackboard Vista in the upper right corner of the screen. Your IPFW computing ID allows you to log into the system
Getting Started
Visit http://elearning.ipfw.edu. Documentation for tutorials and resources. ITS Client Support offers workshops on the mechanics of using Blackboard Vista. Follow this link for training topics and a schedule. If you would like assistance in how to use Blackboard Vista effectively in teaching, please contact CELT. For technical assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 260-481-6030.
Web Conferencing
Web conferencing allows faculty and students to interact, meet, and collaborate in real time over the Internet. Web Conferencing systems provide a collection of tool for participants to use and can include: white-boarding, screen-sharing, live chat, presentations, voice over IP, and many other capabilities. IPFW is currently utilizing Adobe Connect as its web conferencing tool.
Connect uses Adobe Flash, already installed in 97% of the world’s browsers. Currently, two Connect system components are available, Connect Meeting and Connect Presenter and can be used to facilitate distance learning, professional development and collaboration world-wide.
Connect Meeting is used for real-time meetings and seminars enriched with interactive presentations and discussion capabilities. It combines existing learning content with real-time interactivity between presenters and students for engaging collaborative teaching and learning experiences. Connect Meeting presenters can use PowerPoint slides, live and recorded video, Flash animations, live screen-sharing, audio, and two-way text chat to deliver more effective presentations. Connect Meeting can be used to deliver lectures at a distance, connect with guest speakers, hold virtual office hours, and much more. All meetings can be recorded and archived and made available to students who were not able to attend the session.
Adobe Presenter is a plug-in fully integrated with Microsoft PowerPoint that simplifies the creation and sharing of narrated, self-paced, media-rich presentations. With Adobe Presenter, IPFW faculty and staff can create dynamic presentations and training courses, complete with a narrated voice-over, directly from within PowerPoint. It’s easy to incorporate video, animations and even software simulations.
Adobe Presenter can also function outside of Connect and allows instructors to create Flash-based learning objects, including narration and assessments, using PowerPoint. Use Adobe Presenter to develop tutorials or create narrated lectures using PowerPoint. Interactivity can be easily added with quiz questions throughout the presentation. Presentation can be included as simple Blackboard Vista content and quizzes can be tracked by the Vista gradebook with loaded as a SCORM object.
Getting Started
If you would like to use Connect for teaching, research or meetings, you must sign up for access. For assistance in getting started with web conferencing, one of the Academic Computing Consultants with the ITS User Technology Support group can help or answer your questions. To schedule an appointment with an Academic Computing Consultant contact the ITS Help Desk at 481-6030.
View the pre-recorded CELT workshop on Collaborative Learning via Adobe Connect
Plagiarism Detection Software
Turnitin is a powerful tool to help students learn proper citation of sources and help them to avoid plagiarism. For more information on how Turnitin can help you meet your teaching and learning goals please see the “Guide for Using Turnitin” brochure. You may also download a complete guide or view a video clip that will walk you through using Turnitin via Blackboard Vista.
How it works
A student uploads a paper through the Turnitin tool that has been added to your Blackboard Vista class. Turnitin’s software uses advanced pattern-matching technology to compare the submitted text to the content in the Turnitin databases. The content of these databases contains millions of books, journals and over 5 billion pages on the Internet. The results are returned in the form of customized Originality Reports, in which any text matches found in Turnitin’s databases are highlighted and linked to their source. These reports allow students to see where plagiarism might have occurred.
Videos, User Manuals & Quickstart Guides
Computer Screen Capturing
Capturing and recording what is on your computer screen for students can be a powerful visual teaching tool. Computer Screen Capturing is a snapshot of your computer screen. It can be either a still image, or with special software, you can capture and record activities on your desktop with audio narration and speech bubble enhancements. IPFW currently supports MatchWare Screencorder.
Accessing MatchWare ScreenCorder
MatchWare ScreenCorder is available from the IPFW network. To download and install this application on your campus computer, you must be connected to the network. Go to Start > IPFW Icons > Misc and click on MatchWare ScreenCorder 5.
Getting Started with MatchWare Screencorder
For more information about the capabilities offered by MatchWare ScreenCorder see this page at the Matchware web site.
The Academic Computing Consultants with ITS User Technology Support group can help you get started or answer questions you have about the application. To schedule an appointment with an Academic Computing Consultant contact the ITS Help Desk at 481-6030.
Concept Mapping Software
“Mind mapping” was developed in the late 1960s by Tony Buzan as a way of helping students take better notes using key words and images. Mind mapping encourages a brainstorming approach to the handling and organizing ideas and information. It is related to concept mapping, which is using a diagram to represent concepts, ideas, tasks or other items linked to a central theme. IPFW makes available MatchWare’s OpenMind to faculty and students.
Accessing MatchWare OpenMind
MatchWare OpenMind is available from the IPFW network. To download and install this application on your campus computer, you must be connected to the network. Go to Start > IPFW Icons > Misc and click on MatchWare OpenMind.
Getting Started with MatchWare OpenMind
For more information about the capabilities offered by MatchWare OpenMind follow this link to the Matchware web site.
The Academic Computing Consultants with ITS User Technology Support group can help you get started or answer questions you have about the application. To schedule an appointment with an Academic Computing Consultant contact the ITS Help Desk at 481-6030.
Test Creation Software
Respondus is a tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard Vista.
Accessing Respondus
Respondus is available from the IPFW network. To download and install this application on your campus computer, you must be connected to the network. Go to Start > IPFW Icons > Utilities > Installs and click on Respondus.
Getting Started with Respondus
For more information about the capabilities offered by Respondus see: http://www.respondus.com/products/respondus.shtml or review these demonstration movies.
Computing Consultants with ITS User Technology Support group can help you get started or answer questions you have about the application. To schedule an appointment with an Academic Computing Consultant contact the ITS Help Desk at 481-6030.
Study Guide Creation Software
StudyMate by Respondus lets instructors create simple Adobe Flash-based activities and games. These activities are great for learning vocabulary and providing interactive study guides for students.
Accessing Respondus
Respondus is available from the IPFW network. To download and install this application on your campus computer, you must be connected to the network. Go to Start > IPFW Icons > Utilities > Installs and click on StudyMate.
Getting Started with StudyMate
For more information about the capabilities offered by Respondus see: http://www.respondus.com/products/studymate.shtml or review the demonstration movies found at the respondus web site. The Academic Computing Consultants with ITS User Technology Support group can help you get started or answer questions you have about the application. To schedule an appointment with an Academic Computing Consultant contact the ITS Help Desk at 481-6030.
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