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Drop In, Light Up: Explore the New Lightboard Studio (Open House)
Instructional Technologies is excited to invite you to an open house showcasing 麻豆影视鈥檚 brand new Lightboard Studio on Wednesday, September 18 from 2:00-3:00 PM.
What is a lightboard?
A lightboard is a transparent glass writing surface. Think of it as a glowing, see-through whiteboard. You鈥檒l stand (or sit, if you prefer) behind the glass and write with fluorescent markers, while a video camera on the other side records your lecture.
The result? Students can see your face as you explain concepts, while also following along with your writing and sketches.
Our lightboard motto sums it up:
鈥淚f you can write it on a whiteboard, you can write it on the lightboard!鈥
Video length: 1 min 18 sec
As a tool in your multimedia toolkit, a lightboard video lets students see you. It adds another way to create presence and connection. When students can watch and listen as you explain, while also seeing your ideas take shape through sketches or notes on the lightboard, the experience can feel more engaging. This can be especially valuable in online and hybrid courses, where small touches of instructor presence can help students stay connected.
Open House Details:
- Date: Thursday, September 18
- Time: Drop in anytime between 2:00 PM 鈥 3:00 PM (no registration required)
- Location:
- GlaxoSmithKline Technology Center (Building 9)
- 2nd floor, Suite 219
- 麻豆影视鈥檚 Main Campus Map has details on location and parking information
At the open house, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to watch a quick demo, ask questions, and even record a fun, optional 30-second 鈥渃ommercial鈥 to promote one of your classes. We鈥檒l also walk you through how to sign up for a future lightboard session. This is a great chance to explore the new studio and see how the lightboard can support your teaching goals.
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Instructional Technologies Workshops
- Online Course Review Series:
- Part 1: Setting the Stage: Course Overviews and Introductions in Canvas
- September 15 - 12:30 pm (1 hour) in-person/hybrid, CLE room, 3-125
- September 16 - 12:30 pm (1 hour) via
- Part 2: Polished and Purposeful: Organizing Canvas Courses for Student Success
- October 20 - 2:30 pm (1 hour) in-person/hybrid, CLE room, 3-125
- October 21 - 2:00 pm (1 hour) via
- Part 1: Setting the Stage: Course Overviews and Introductions in Canvas
- New Quizzes: Bootcamp
- October 16 - 2:00 pm (90 min) in-person, Room 3-220
Have a Canvas question? Email us at canvashelp@durhamtech.edu!
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