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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=658</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Center for Online and Distance Learning has been highly involved in developing policy for new online and distance program offerings and helping departments make those courses available.  There is growing excitement for developing and offering these courses, but while developing, we need to consider many important things before UTC can offer its stamp of approval.  One of the major considerations is student accountability when it comes to test<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=621</guid> <description><![CDATA[Finals are coming up and if you’re like me, you’re ready for it all to be over.  However, it’s important to finish strong.  This is why I feel it’s important to share with you some tips on how develop good study habits that was given to me by my mentor from undergraduate school. Dr. Chris S. Dula, Associate Professor of Psychology at East Tennessee State University has given his<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=610</guid> <description><![CDATA[While you head off for some fun in the sun this May the Center for Online and Distance Learning (CODL) will complete an update to the Blackboard system. From May 7-9, 2013 Blackboard will be unavailable to instructors and students, while the system is updated from Service Pack 6 to Service Pack 9. Although this is a minor update (you probably won’t even notice a difference!) there are some<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=571</guid> <description><![CDATA[In our world of changing and emerging technology, video has become an increasingly important part of learning.  It is also becoming much easier to use video to teach because students have greater access to high speed internet.  According to a study conducted by the Copyright Clearance Center in 2009 , partnering with New York University, 43% of faculty indicated that they would be using more video in their upcoming<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=557</guid> <description><![CDATA[Are you trying to make a customized banner for your course but having some trouble? Pixlr.com is a simple, free, Internet tool that allows you to customize images with text and other effects to make a fitting course banner. To start, identify an image that you would like to use as your course banner. You can use an image from the web (keeping in mind copyright) by saving it<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=524</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Blackboard Mobile Learn app is now available on most mobile device (iOS, Android, Palm, and BlackBerry) and all network providers. Mobile Learn is available to all UTC students, faculty, and staff at no cost. Blackboard’s mobile app allows for easy access to course announcements, content, and grades on the go! Stay connected with students and explore new opportunities for learning and connecting outside the classroom. While Blackboard Mobile<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=505</guid> <description><![CDATA[Exciting improvements and enhancements are coming to UTC Online during 2013!  From free apps to new Banner processes, the Center for Online and Distance Learning continues to work to improve online and distance learning at UTC. Did you know that you can access your UTC courses in Blackboard using your smartphone or tablet by downloading the free Blackboard Learn Mobile application?  After you download the app, you will be<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.utc.edu/utconline/?p=464</guid> <description><![CDATA[Finals week is here and you may be wondering what your grade is in a particular course or how well to do on your final to pull of an A. A great way to get started is to view your Grades and Feedback within UTC Online. Checking Grades There are two possible ways to check your grades. If your grades are in neither of the following locations, you should<span
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