Congratulations to all the certificate recipients!
Recipients of Teaching with New Media Certificate
Congratulations to: Mariana Abuan, Maria Albert, Yu-Han Chao, Cindy Chavez, Roselia Elkhause, Amy Fenstermaker, Cher Finley, Nicola Lercari, Tessa McIntire, Susan Miller, Dimitrios Mitsotakis, Yazi Navarro, Tanvi Patel, Iris Ruiz, Michelle Toconis
Recipients of the Certificate were required to: attend one 3-hour practicum and four 1-hour workshops, and complete a final project that included a classroom assignment that uses a new media application, a tip sheet regarding use of that new media, and a reflection on how the workshop series impacted their teaching. Below is a repository of final projects.
Teaching with New Media Final Projects |
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Author |
Project Title & Tools Used |
Project Descriptions & Materials |
| Mariana Abuan |
Using Google Docs for the First Time in the Classroom |
Google Docs, a collaborative tool, provides many key functionalities that can enhance the writing classroom. Mariana discusses how Google Docs can be used for commenting, peer-reviewing, and group work. |
| Maria Albert |
Teaching Using Adobe Connect |
Adobe Connect, a web-conferencing tool, is employed to expand and enhance the delivery of a course. Maria demonstrates how Adobe Connect can be used to teach math. |
| Yu-Han Chao |
Using Digital Technology to Achieve MWP Course Learning Outcomes |
No doubt new media tools, when effectively employed, can enhance student learning and engagement. Yu-Han provides a comprehensive look at how different tools can be used to achieve course learning outcomes.
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| Roselia Ekhause |
Teaching a Second Language with Technology |
There are many online resources that instructors of foreign language can leverage. Roselia explores three key resources for instructors teaching Spanish. |
| Amy Fenstermaker |
Using Xtranormal to Supplement Writing Assignments
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To incorporate new media in traditional writing assignments, Amy asked her students to create an Xtranormal video, and afterwards, to write an analytical paper about how they went about creating the video.
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| Cheryl Finley |
A Multi-Genre Extended Definition Writing Assignment with a "Techi Twist"
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Xtranormal, a video animation tool, can spice up an essay assignment. In the webinar Cheryl explains what is entailed in the assignment along with helpful tips and strategies.
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| Nicola Lercari |
Videostorify: How to Employ Video Narratives in Your Course |
Videostorify is a powerful approach to helping students learn about narratives through the use of videos.
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| Tessa McIntire |
New Media in the Core Curriculum |
Core 1 is UCM's general education course. Tessa's project looks at how new media tools can be used in the course.
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| Susan Miller |
Using Xtranormal to Help Students Learn Argumentation
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Susan uses Xtranormal, a video animation tool, to help her students better understand argumentation.
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| Dimitrios Mitsotakis |
Using Mightybell for Introductory Numerical Analysis
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Mightybell, a multimedia platform, is used as a course management system for an Introductory Numerical Analysis courses.
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| Yazi Navarro |
Using Pinterest for Human Resources Department |
Pinterest, a virtual posterboard, is commonly used for collecting online resources around a topic. Yazi created three Pinterest boards as part of her unit's resources for employees, managers, and administrators.
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| Tanvi Patel |
Using Xtranormal in the Writing Classroom
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Writing instructors can employ Xtranormal to increase student engagement. Tanvi explains how this tool can be used in the writing classroom.
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| Iris Ruiz |
Using Facebook Page to Facilitate Learning |
Instructors can employ the use of Facebook Page/Group to facilitate peer review, build community, and workshop. Facilitating class via a Facebook Page |
| Michelle Toconis |
Wikis as a Classroom Collaboration Tool
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PBWorks, a wiki tool, serves as a great technology for classroom collaboration activities, including peer-commenting and group research projects.
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