Get an online presence with Wake Sites

Wake Sites is a new service offered to WFU faculty, staff, and students. It allows you to create and manage your own WordPress site for whatever use you can dream. Additionally, it provides the ability to set up and host a few more specialized web-based […]


Sakai Blitz for Fall 2019

The ITGs are having our Sakai Blitz for the start of the fall semester. Are you new to Sakai (or just need a refresher)? We’ve got you covered. During the week of Aug 19, we are offering a series of session on Sakai. We will […]


Camtasia – Overview

Register here for the Camtasia – Overview workshop Thursday, February 21st, 2019 • 9:30am – 10:30am Come join us for an overview of how to use Camtasia – a video editing and screen capture tool available to faculty and staff.  This software is useful for those interested […]


Virtually Meet for a Class Session

Getting Started with WebEx for online, virtual meetings Note: Guest author of this post is Rick Matthews.  I’ve replicated his text, with his permission. I have altered his original by embedded the videos directly in this post. Here is his original write up:  “WebEx for […]


Multitasking the Multimedia Classroom

Many of the newer multimedia classrooms are equipped with multiple projection surfaces and multiple media inputs (AppleTV, WiDi, digital input, analog input, built in desktops).  Did you know that you did not have to project the same content to all the displays at once?  If […]


Classroom Multimedia Resources

The WFU Multimedia team has recently produced new resources to assist users of classroom multimedia equipment.


Using Google Drive

I’m shocked by how many people are not using Google Drive. When I ask them why they don’t use it, there are two common responses. If either of those statements apply, then this is the article for you. If you just want the bottom line […]


Running Windows Software on a Mac

Now that many campus users have opted to use a MacBook instead of a Windows PC, you may have found that a few of the software packages that you need, or would like to use, are not available to the Mac user.  Or, the version […]


My Maps – Collaborative map making

Google Maps contains a feature called My Maps which allows you and your students to mark places of interest on a map along with an accompanying photo, video, description, and link to another website. You can access this set of tools by visiting


Low-stakes Assignments – High Gains

Many people groan at the mention of Blogs. And honestly, I can understand why. It’s just one of many over-hyped (and at times poorly utilized) technology tools. Spinning up a blog for students to work within is a fairly simple task so it’s easy to […]


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