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Tech Monthly Newsletter

April 2024 - 1st Edition

Tech Monthly Newsletter April 2024 - 1st Edition

Welcome to the first edition of our monthly newsletter from the Instructional Technology Center! We're thrilled to share insights, resources, and updates with you. Each month, expect featured content on instructional technology trends, practical tips, faculty spotlights, and more.


Our goal is to foster a community where ideas are shared, questions are answered, and best practices are celebrated. In today's educational landscape, leveraging instructional technology effectively is crucial. We're here to support you in integrating innovative tools and strategies into your teaching practices.


We invite you to dive in and explore the information in this month's newsletter. Happy reading!

📣 Faculty Shoutout: CTEL

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In this edition of our newsletter, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on instructors Linda Ramirez and Ana Ramirez as they host the CTEL Podcast.


Join the Center of Teaching Excellence & Learning as they cover a range of topics with a variety of guests!


For faculty: if you are interested in acquiring a license for Soundtrap to integrate Podcasts into your lessons, please send an email to instructionaltechnology@laredo.edu


Click on the logo to listen to the CTEL Podcast on Spotify

💡 Tech Tool Spotlight

Mentimeter Licenses Available!

Contact the Instructional Technology at instructionaltechnology@laredo.edu to request a license for Mentimeter. Licenses are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

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Bring engagement to every class

Engage every student, perfect for formative and summative assessments, spark debate and discussion, make topics enjoyable, and build a flexible classroom so everyone is able to participate.

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Mentimeter

Mentimeter is an interactive presentation tool that allows users to engage their audiences in real time. After choosing Presenter or Audience pacing to get started, teachers simply click a button to begin designing a presentation. Users can choose from a variety of Events, selecting from options such as questions, polls, word clouds, reactions, and more. Audiences join from the app or via menti.com and enter a six-digit join code in order to see and respond to the questions.
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A modern way to teach, engage, and learn.

Technology that caters to student's needs. A way to create a collaborative learning experience for everyone. Get a quick overview of group understanding. Boost participation with interactivity and anonymous voting.

📺 Webinars

🗓️Week of May 6 - May 10

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to extend a special thank you for the invaluable impact you make every day in the lives of our students (some of us have even been your students in the past!). We are incredibly fortunate to have such exceptional educators within our community.


As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of education together, let us continue to support and uplift one another. Your contributions to our institution and the field of education as a whole do not go unnoticed, and they are deeply appreciated.


Thank you for all that you do, not just this week, but every week. It is truly an honor to work alongside each of you. 🍎

Instructional Technology Monthly
Instructional Technology Center