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It's Shark Week! Did you watch Shark Week on the Discovery Channel with family and friends in years past? I did! Millions of people tuned in every year to learn about these fearsome predators. And yet, many people are still very afraid of sharks, to the point that society has turned a blind eye to the fact that their populations are at risk. Even the writer of Jaws regrets convincing people they are scary, when really, they are one of the ocean's most amazing and important creatures. Want to
Check out some of our staff recommendations that celebrate woman authors and experiences for Women's History Month that are also available through Dogwood Digital Library-- accessible through our database list or through the Libby app. Recommended by Courtney Bippley, Main Campus Librarian: "This book has advice, inspiration, hope, and data for anyone and everyone, no matter where you are in your climate change awareness." Check out the rest of her What We're Reading book review! Available as an
Resilience, Resistance, and Radiance: A Tribute to Black History Black History Month is more than a calendar event--it’s a tapestry of resilience woven by generations. As we honor the past, let’s remember the indomitable spirit of those who paved the way. From Harriet Tubman’s clandestine journeys on the Underground Railroad to the eloquence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “ I Have a Dream” speech, their courage echoes through time. Available as an ebook through Dogwood Digital Library Available
In our very first blog post, Why Durham Tech is Evaluating Alternatives to Sakai, and What to Expect, we shared that a Learning Management System Evaluation (LMS) Task Force had been formed at Durham Tech and that its charge is to carefully review Moodle and Canvas to determine which of these two learning management systems will best meet the needs of Durham Tech’s students and faculty. Over the past few weeks, the LMS Task Force began its work by first deciding upon the evaluation measures it
Durham Tech Library has created an extensive online guide to help with evaluating and categorizing news sources. You'll find links to videos, infographics, articles, books, ebooks, handouts, games and activities, a research study from Stanford, and much more! http://durhamtech.libguides.com/infolit Feel free to link this guide to your Sakai course sites and share with students. We also have some new books in the library for further reading and discussion on this important topic: [caption id=
Tune into yourself with books that will help you with your self-care goals through the Read Great Things 2021 Challenge. Self-care can be about taking care of yourself in many ways: emotionally, spiritually, creatively, physically, or mentally. Keep reading for some suggestions based on what your own self-care goals might look like, including some suggestions contributed by your Durham Tech community. If your self-care goal is to care for your body, mind, and spirit: If your self-care goal is to
Can't wait to see your favorite superheroes on screen again? Why not let the library soothe your inner Marvel fan and watch those talented actors in these films. Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man/Tony Stark) [caption id="attachment_1221" align="aligncenter" width="249"] The Judge with Robert Downey Jr.[/caption] Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk/Bruce Banner) & Natalie Portman (Jane Foster) [caption id="attachment_1336" align="aligncenter" width="210"] The Kids Are Alright with Mark Ruffalo[/caption] [caption id
If you're looking to refine your grading process and provide feedback to your students, rubrics in Canvas are one possible tool to consider. Whether you're new to rubrics or just need a refresher, this will help to guide you through some of the questions that can come with using Rubrics in Canvas. If you are not familiar with rubrics, please take some time to watch the recent presentation from Alicia Johnson “ Streamlining Assessments and Alignment Through Rubrics ” put out by ODL ( Note: You
Life can be unorganized, and with all the digital options out there, choosing productivity and other helpful "life" apps can almost be an additional burden. In order to help narrow down a huge playing field, the library asked Durham Tech faculty and staff what their favorite productivity apps are for managing their time and life. Some almost across-the-board similarities were an ability to sync between devices and between platforms. Cloud-based storage and collaboration was also key. Calendar
We have a great crop of new books this month with something sure to please everyone. From the hipster cook to the DIY mechanic to the fiction fan there will be a book to catch your eye. Come check out our New Books shelf at the library where these books and more are waiting for you! [gallery link="none" type="rectangular" ids="2637,2638,2639,2640,2641,2642,2643,2644,2645" orderby="rand"]