Each month, the committee will review learning technologies to support the work of faculty and students. Faculty and staff are often busy, and it can be difficult to keep up with what is new on the technical side of things. Thus, the mission of the Tech-it Out Committee is to identify learning technology tools and strategies that enhance the student learning and teaching experience. For other faculty and staff, they may “live” on the cutting-edge side of technology but these faculty need a way that they can share their insights and strategies with others. Therefore, another key component of the committee is the free forum opportunity to share insights with colleagues.
The tech-it out sessions are a 45-minute meeting and occur the last Friday of every month from 2:00-2:45 PM during the Fall and Spring Semesters. This website provides additional resources from these sessions. For more information including session schedule, visit the Tech-It-Out Committee website.
Blackboard Ally
Blackboard Ally is an accessibility testing tool for faculty that also facilitated turning content into alternate formats for students.
Examity
Examity is an online remote proctoring tool integrated with Blackboard, which is FREE to MC students. The software works on desktops, laptops (PC, Mac, Surface), and some Chromebooks. However, Examity does not work on tablets, iPads, or smartphones. Use of Examity requires a working camera and microphone.
Microsoft PowerPoint Presenter Coach
PowerPoint Presenter Coach is a free tool that is part of Montgomery College’s Office 365 subscription service. When the web page opens, log in by entering your MyMC username and password. Then click on the PowerPoint icon to select it.
Microsoft Sway
Microsoft Sway is a free tool that is part of Montgomery College’s Office 365 subscription service. Sway allows you to create interactive presentations that can include text, images, and videos. Sway contains several presentation themes which can be applied to your presentation in an instant, and you are easily able to swap between themes.