Yearly Archives: 2017

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Spring 2018 Workshops Available!

View the CTL’s spring 2018 workshops! You can also check out the schedule on the CTL’s Opportunities page or on the CTL’s Event Calendar page.  Please note, dates/times are subject to change. To register and see the most up-to-date offerings, please use the “Search, Register, and Pay for Non-Credit Classes” section of MVConnect. Refer to the Professional Development Training Guide for more information on using MVConnect to search, register, or drop sessions. If you do not have a Moraine Valley email address or cannot login to MVConnect to view and register for workshops, please contact the CTL at (708) 974-5347. Hope to see you […]

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Making Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations Accessible

Accessibility checker Microsoft PowerPoint (2016 version for Windows and Mac) has a built-in accessibility checker. The tool is designed to aid an individual in determining a presentation’s accessibility issues. It does not cover all accessibility topics however, it does cover most of them and can be a time saver. The tool will scan a presentation and present a series of errors and warnings. Any issue can be reviewed by clicking on it, allowing the user to be presented with information on why and how to fix.  The accessibility checker can be accessed through the ribbon by going to File -> Check […]

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Audio Archive at the Internet Archive

The Audio Archive at the Internet Archive provides a wealth of audio recordings, including: Community audio Live music archives Free audiobooks and poetry Old radio programs and more. The Audio Archive can be used in a variety of courses, from the Humanities to the Social Sciences. Many of its recordings can easily be incorporated into an online course, a presentation, or other resource. Additionally, audio can often be used as a point of discussion for a critical classroom assessment in many situations. Take a look – Audio Archive at the Internet Archive.

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Canvas Tip: Canvas Teacher App

Did you know Canvas has a Canvas Teacher app, available for iOS and Android phones and tablets? Canvas Teacher allows teachers to manage their courses and use Canvas more efficiently from a mobile device. Canvas Teacher allows teachers to facilitate their courses on the go, both inside and outside the classroom. This app provides quick access to grading submissions, communicating with students, and updating course content—three of the most frequent course facilitation tasks for teachers—through Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes. Canvas Teacher replaces the existing Android and iOS SpeedGrader apps. Please see the Canvas Teacher Mobile Guides for additional information.