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Find TechSmith at MACUL 2013!

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TechSmith is very excited to once again participate in MACUL’s 2013 Conference this week in Detroit, Michigan. MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) is a fantastic gathering of Michigan minds. TechSmith will be participating in the conference in several ways this year. You can find us at: Booth #321 is the TechSmith booth. Come introduce yourself to some of the new TechSmithies that will be there to chat! Session: Redesigning Schools with Flipped Learning, Thursday, Continue reading

Experiencing Flipped Classrooms: Using Camtasia Relay to Enhance Learning Experience at Morehouse School of Medicine

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Guest post by the Instructional Technology team at the Morehouse School of Medicine The pedagogical concept of flipped classrooms has attracted intense attention among higher education professors. A flipped classroom is a teaching model that requires students to view pre-recorded, instructor-prepared presentations before coming to a class and thus frees up classroom time for in-depth discussion, problem-solving, and collaboration. Growing out of the interest in the pedagogical approach and the Continue reading

TechSmith Maven David Tebo’s Ed Tech Leadership and Vision Shine

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It takes an exceptional person to run an entire school district, but one who consistently (and successfully) adapts in the ever-changing education sphere? That is someone special. David Tebo, superintendent of Hamilton Community Schools in Michigan, is just that! And as a result, he’s been selected a winner of eSchoolNews’  2013 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards. Sponsored by NetSupport, the eSchool News award recognizes eight of the nation’s top K-12 executives for their exemplary ed tech Continue reading

No home Wi-Fi? Ask3 & Videos To-Go.

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For me, teaching is the art of improvisation.  Over time, my lesson plan became, "Use plan B." When we made Ask3, we thought:  "Let's make teachers' lives easier by having kids help each other."  Teachers would then tell us about the students who had iPads, but who didn't have Wi-Fi at home.  Hello, plan B. This week we leveled the playing field for 1-to-1 iPad classes.  Ask3 version 1.3 still: - Makes it easy to make a video screencast from your iPad - Automatically delivers the video Continue reading

21 Ways to Use Ask3

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We asked Ask3 users how they are using the app.  We found some really cool ones and wanted to share!  The text is taken verbatim from a recent survey: 1)  I'm using it as a way for my cousin in Kalamazoo to ask me questions about algebra that he is having issues with. I am using just one video where he just replies or sends me a video. 2)  In class to pose questions to each other during work time. 3) We use it in class as a "check for understanding" tool. I give students problems and Continue reading

TCEA Convention and Digital Learning Day

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Next week several TechSmithies will be traveling to Austin, Texas where TechSmith is exhibiting at TCEA 2013, a convention for tech-loving and tech-learning educators. The convention brings together campus and district-level educators for a networking and learning experience that stimulates growth and innovation. Passionate teachers, campus and district leaders gather at this annual event to share the latest trends and best practices for creating engaging classrooms that excite today’s active Continue reading

Crystal Kirch, WSQ and Ask3

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Last year, I met Crystal Kirch, who helps her kids to think, write and talk about math every day. As she says: (1) I want my students comfortable asking and answering questions of each other, especially when they are confused. (2) I just want my students asking questions, period! That is where discussion and deeper thought come from! She breaks it down to 3 steps (WSQ): Watch. Students are NOT required to watch her whole video, as long as they can effectively show they understand. Continue reading