Teaching Tools
boston college law library
Clickers
Clickers are a terrific way to engage your students, take the temperature of a room, and understanding how your learners are grasping the concepts. The law library has purchased i>clickers (100) for use at BCLS. These are easy to use and integrate, requiring little setup! For more information and templates please see below.
Flexible reservation options are available, please feel free to contact us with special or long term requests.
Resources: i>clicker Guide, i>clicker Software Download, i>clicker resources from IDeS
Wimba Tools
Wimba tools are integrated into Blackboard Vista, and allow you many options of integrating video, audio, and/or screen sharing into your online classroom space. You can send audio emails (and replies), initiate an voice board, and even have an online classroom space sharing video, your screen, and voice.
There are many options available, and all built right in. For more information read through the resources below. If interested, please consult with EdTech to see how you can utilize these tools for your needs.
Resources: Wimba Tools resources
BCshare
BCshare is the BC owned and operated answer to web 2.0 tools. From within BCshare you can create both personal and group options. You can have your CV and resume, and also establish groups for your courses. To login, go to http://share.bc.edu and use your BC user ID and password.
On BCshare you can create and share a; Blog, CV, Resume, Wiki, Photo, Forum, Group, or a Page.
Resources: BCshare Login, How to use BCshare in the classroom