EdTech Talks – Center for Advancing Student Learning /advancing-learning/tag/ett/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:39:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 NotebookLM’s “Audio Overview” Feature: A Powerful Learning Tool /advancing-learning/notebooklms-audio-overview-feature-a-powerful-learning-tool/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:10:02 +0000 /advancing-learning/?p=7339 ±·´Ç³Ù±ð²ú´Ç´Ç°ì³¢²Ñ’s Audio Overview is an innovative AI-powered feature that transforms uploaded documents, such as research papers, articles, or presentations, into engaging, podcast-style audio summaries. Rather than simply converting text to speech, it simulates a conversation between two AI hosts who discuss the main ideas …

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This feature is especially valuable for students, researchers, and professionals who want to engage with complex material in a more accessible and auditory-friendly format. It supports a range of content types, including text, images, and slides, and users can even interact with the AI hosts by asking follow-up questions. While still experimental and not always fully accurate or comprehensive, Audio Overview offers a fresh and engaging way to consume information, especially helpful for auditory learners or anyone looking for a supplement to course reading. 

Course Application Example 

In my Math 94 course, students are expected to review notes daily to prepare for class. However, much of this material can be dense, and many of my students are resistant to math or have high math anxiety. To support them, I uploaded the course notes into NotebookLM and generated a podcast for each set. These podcasts were then uploaded to MyMedia and embedded into Canvas. 

Although listening to the audio summaries is optional, several students reported finding them helpful and engaging. One student even expressed appreciation for the inclusion of closed captions, which further enhanced accessibility. 

This tool has potential across many subjects. For any class involving heavy reading, NotebookLM can serve as an excellent companion—not a replacement, but a supplementary means for students to interact with the material. 

Currently supported  content types from which to make podcasts include: 

  • Google Docs 
  • Google Slides
  • PDFs, Text, and Markdown files 
  • Web URLs 
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  • YouTube URLs of public videos 
  • Audio files 

Written by:
Ed Price, Teaching, Learning and Technology Consultant, Center for Advancing Student Learning; Teaching Faculty, Mathematical Sciences  

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March 26, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Overview

Join us for an exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. In this section we will be exploring Canvas Gradebook functions, structures, and settings. We will start with an overview of grading and attendance policies for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before moving into utilizing and setting up Gradebook in Canvas.  

Facilitators

Natasha Jankowski

414-251-7398

Ed Price

414-229-7462

Event Location

This event will be held virtually, please register to receive the Zoom link.

Registration Form

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]]> EdTech Talks – Improving Teaching and Learning Through Student Feedback /advancing-learning/event/edtech-talks-tbd/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 /advancing-learning/?post_type=tribe_events&p=5285 30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching! Improving Teaching and Learning Through Student Feedback Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas focused this month on why and how you should solicit regular …

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October 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching!

Improving Teaching and Learning Through Student Feedback

Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas focused this month on why and how you should solicit regular feedback from students. In this section we will explore the practice of transparency, student surveys, and what to do with survey feedback. EdTech Talks presents impactful ‘here and now’ subjects in a digestible manner and leaves you with takeaway resources for use in your own courses.

Facilitators

Ed Price

414-229-7462

Kathy Pinkowsky

414-229-6358

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]]> EdTech Talks – Review Your Canvas Course for Accessibility /advancing-learning/event/edtech-talks-review-your-canvas-course-for-accessibility/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 /advancing-learning/?post_type=tribe_events&p=5283 30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching! Review Your Canvas Course for Accessibility Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will …

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December 12, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching!

Review Your Canvas Course for Accessibility

Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave you with applicable strategies and resources that will make a positive impact on your course design. In EdTech Talks we will present impactful ‘here and now’ subjects in a digestible manner and leave you with takeaway resources for use in your own courses.

Facilitators

Ed Price

414-229-7462

Kathy Pinkowsky

414-229-6358

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]]> EdTech Talks – Personalized Learning Strategies in Canvas /advancing-learning/event/edtech-talks-personalized-learning-strategies-in-canvas/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 /advancing-learning/?post_type=tribe_events&p=5276 30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching! Personalized Learning Strategies in Canvas Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave …

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November 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching!

Personalized Learning Strategies in Canvas

Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave you with applicable strategies and resources that will make a positive impact on your course design. In EdTech Talks we will present impactful ‘here and now’ subjects in a digestible manner and leave you with takeaway resources for use in your own courses.

Facilitators

Ed Price

414-229-7462

Kathy Pinkowsky

414-229-6358

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]]> EdTech Talks – New in Canvas: Making Screen Capture Videos in SpeedGrader /advancing-learning/event/edtech-talks-new-in-canvas-speedgrader-studio-commnet-screen-capture/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 /advancing-learning/?post_type=tribe_events&p=5264 30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching! Screen Capture Video Feedback in SpeedGrader Discover how to use the new Screen Capture feature in SpeedGrader. This tool allows instructors to create narrated screen cast videos that can be submitted as …

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September 12, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching!

Screen Capture Video Feedback in SpeedGrader

Discover how to use the new Screen Capture feature in SpeedGrader. This tool allows instructors to create narrated screen cast videos that can be submitted as feedback for students directly in SpeedGrader.

Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave you with applicable strategies and resources that will make a positive impact on your course design. In EdTech Talks we will present impactful ‘here and now’ subjects in a digestible manner and leave you with takeaway resources for use in your own courses.

Facilitators

Ed Price

414-229-7462

Kathy Pinkowsky

414-229-6358

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]]> EdTech Talks – Using Zoom Whiteboard as an Interactive Learning Tool /advancing-learning/event/edtech-talks-using-zoom-whiteboard-as-an-interactive-learning-tool/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 /advancing-learning/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3481 30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching! Using Zoom Whiteboard as an Interactive Learning Tool Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects …

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Using Zoom Whiteboard as an Interactive Learning Tool

Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave you with applicable strategies and resources that will make a positive impact on your course design. In EdTech Talks we will present impactful ‘here and now’ subjects in a digestible manner and leave you with takeaway resources for use in your own courses.

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]]> EdTech Talks – New Zoom (AI) Companion Features /advancing-learning/event/edtech-talks-new-zoom-ai-companion-features/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000 /advancing-learning/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3476 30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching! New Zoom (AI) Companion Features (Coming in January) Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects …

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New Zoom (AI) Companion Features (Coming in January)

Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave you with applicable strategies and resources that will make a positive impact on your course design. In EdTech Talks we will present impactful ‘here and now’ subjects in a digestible manner and leave you with takeaway resources for use in your own courses.

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]]> EdTech Talks – Effective Prompts for Generative AI /advancing-learning/event/edtech-talks-effective-prompts-for-generative-ai/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000 /advancing-learning/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3335 30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching! Effective Prompts for Generative AI Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave …

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30-minute online EdTech sessions to turbocharge your teaching!

Effective Prompts for Generative AI

Join us for a monthly exploration of course design using EdTech tools and Canvas. We will explore topics covering a wide range of subjects that will leave you with applicable strategies and resources that will make a positive impact on your course design. In EdTech Talks we will present impactful ‘here and now’ subjects in a digestible manner and leave you with takeaway resources for use in your own courses.

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