Zoom for remote support
As an Instructional Technologist, I (and many of my colleagues) use Zoom to remotely support our faculty when there is a problem. The screen sharing feature allows me to see what is happening on his/her screen. That usually makes support easier. But what if you […]
Wednesdays are Open Lab days this summer
To get the Zoom meeting link please visit: https://wakeforest.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9PyijAjFYXiDg9. You will need to sign in with your WFU account to receive the link. Important Security Note: you will need a WFU zoom account to access the meeting (due to recent Zoom bombing incidents) faculty […]
Problem with the Zoom Browser Extension
I wanted to document a problem I had with the Zoom Scheduler browser extension (Chrome version) recently. This is the addon in Chrome that puts the blue “Make it a Zoom Meeting” button on the calendar entry. You can see […]
Recording yourself with a laptop
Your WFU issued laptop has the tools to let you make a basic, talking-head style video. Once you have those videos made, you can distribute them via the cloud or maybe email (think Google Drive or MS OneDrive for sharing in the cloud). You can […]
Zoom personal room tweaks for Waiting Room
There is some confusion going around campus regarding the settings for Waiting Rooms. People going into their Settings on the Zoom web page and turning on Waiting Rooms to try to avoid the spate of “Zoombombing” that is going around. Yet when they start […]
Customize your personal Zoom room link
Did you know you can customize the link to your personal Zoom room? All Zoom room URLs end with a 10 digit number. But it doesn’t have to. I customized mine to end with my WFU username. Here’s how: Sign into your account with […]
New Director Of Instructional Technology Group Announced
FRIEDMAN ANNOUNCED AS NEW DIRECTOR The Office of the Dean of the College is delighted to announce that Adam Friedman, Professor and Chair of the Department of Education, will take on the role of Director of the Instructional Technology Group, starting July 1, 2020, for […]
How to Copy Course Content Between Canvas Courses
Our Canvas related content has been migrated to the main WFU Canvas site. The content of How to Copy Course Content between Canvas Courses is here.
2020 T-CART Grants
The Office of the Provost and Information Systems are excited to announce the 2020 T-CART Grant Program. This joint grant program provides funding for faculty summer projects to explore new and existing technologies with the potential to enhance teaching, scholarly, and creative work. T-CART includes […]