Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources. At MATC, the Teaching and Learning Technology Department provides faculty with instructional support and educational technologies to facilitate learning in online, blended, and face-to-face courses.
Advance Organizer/Graphic Organizer Tools
Apple iPad and Apple TV Resources
Assessment Tools
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Blackboard Learning Management System
- Initial Blackboard Login Help
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Faculty Support
- Student Support
Copyright
- US Copyright Act Section 107: Fair Use
- Measuring Fair Use: The Four Factors
- Fair Use FAQ
- Fair Use Checklist and Fair Use Evaluator
- What Colleges and Universities Need to Know about the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- Copyright Guidelines & Chart
Formative Feedback Collection & Response Systems
- PadLet
- Socrative
- Kahoot
- Plickers
- Lino
- AnswerGarden
- Google Forms
- Poll Everywhere
- EduCreations Interactive Whiteboard
Games & Flashcards
- Quia – Request account by contacting tltdept@matc.edu
- Quizlet
- Flippity
- Muzzy Lane Author
Google Apps Resources
- Options for Faculty Google Apps Training and Self-Help
- Google Apps Training Center
- Google Search Tips and Tricks
- Gmail Cheat Sheet
- Google Voice: First Time Setup Guide
- Setting Up Google Voice Texting to Connect to Google Hangouts
Instructional Strategies
- Authentic Assessment Toolbox
- Cognitive Apprenticeship – Scaffolding, Modeling, Mentoring, and Coaching
- Community of Practice – Designing a Learning Community
- Glossary of Instructional Strategies
- Model Strategies for Integrating Technology into Teaching
- Jigsaw Classroom Model
- Pedagogy Portal – Teaching Strategies List
- Problem Based Learning
- WebQuest
- HyperDoc
Instructional Technology Planning
- SAMR Model - Guide to Using Technology for Effective Teaching and Learning
- SECTIONS Model – Guide to Selecting and Using Instructional Technology
Microsoft
- Microsoft Office Resources for Faculty and Staff
- Microsoft Office Training & Support Site
- Office 365 Education – Free Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Windows 10 Quick Start Guide
- Introduction to Windows 10 a Tutorial for Beginners (Video)
- Windows 10 Tips and Tricks (Video)
Open Educational Resources
Presentation Apps
- Pear Deck – Premium - Request access by contacting tltdept@matc.edu
- Prezi
- VoiceThread
- Google Slides
- SlideShare
- BlendSpace Multimedia Lessons
- Tiki-Toki Interactive Timelines
- Twine Interactive Stories
- Flipsnack Interactive Flipbooks
Printing/Printables
Skype
Software (Discounted or Free)
- WISC Software Store – Discount prices for faculty
Video Production and Sharing
- Camtasia Studio 8 Tutorials
- EdPuzzle
- Green Screen App by Do Ink
- Free Captioning Resources
- SafeShare TV
- YouTube and Closed Captions