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Michael Strunk

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LOL for learning: Why memes deserve a place in higher education

February 23, 2026 Michael Strunk Teaching, Technology Trends

What if there were a way to inject a little humor, a little relatability, and a whole lot of engagement into your courses? Enter the

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Hands-on workshop in the Digital Media Studio

February 2, 2023 Michael Strunk Technology Trends

Are you looking for a way to produced more polished video content for your courses? Then the Digital Media Studio (DMS) Hands-on workshop on Wednesday,

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Digital Media Studio workshop Tuesday, November 22

November 16, 2022 Michael Strunk Technology Trends, Workshops

Located on campus in the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the Digital Media Studio (DMS) has the tools you need to create engaging and

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Digital Media Studio workshop

September 14, 2022 Michael Strunk Technology Trends, Workshops

Are you looking to break away from slide show lectures and create more engaging video content for your students? The Digital Media Studio (DMS) can

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Announcing the Lightboard Studio

October 27, 2021 Michael Strunk News, Teaching, Technology Trends

The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning is excited to announce the arrival of the newest member of our teaching technology family: the Lightboard! Housed

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I recorded my lecture; Now what?

October 12, 2020 Michael Strunk Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

You’ve done it this time! You remembered to record your online synchronous lecture and now it is waiting to be viewed by hundreds if not thousands of students eager to drink from the fountain of your knowledge. But how do you

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