Nathan Doerr, the Curator of Education for the Wyoming State Museum led a discussion about conducting virtual field trips. This is an opportunity to expose students to experiences and opportunities they may not otherwise get. Continue reading
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On the Horizon – Microsoft Office 2016
Coming soon to a desktop near you is the latest iteration of the Microsoft Office Suite – Microsoft Office 2016. Skype and the Cortana digital assistant are among the Internet-connected features included in the new Office Suite and are present in both the cloud and packaged versions. Continue reading
What are My Options for Live Video Chats?
Earlier today, I had a SUNY JCC faculty member ask me for options to have her students practice material in a video chat.
“Do you know of any other way to have them connect by video? I would like to have the option of watching the conversations.”
At this time, I would recommend these three free solutions: Google Hangouts, Skype, and Tinychat. Continue reading