Academic Technology Support


The goal of the Academic Technology Resources site is to provide comprehensive access to a wide variety of resources that support and highlight academic technology at Simmons College.

Today's Technology Focus

Throughout the academic year, various educational or academic technologies will be the focus of a more in-depth review.

Our current focus is on Online Discussions; Beyond Post and Respond. The Technology Focus Page includes instructional and pedagogical resources related to Simmons Tegrity. A list of events related to Online Discussions is also available.

Breakfast Byte for Learning with Technology

Online Discussions; Beyond Post and Respond

Tuesday, November 6, 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. in P113

Co-Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Simmons Technology

Many of us utilize–or would like to utilize–online discussion boards in our classes. We want this to be an engaging and meaningful learning experience for our students whether we teach online courses, use this tool for a particular assignment, or want it as a backup when class can’t meet in person. In this session, we will look at the Discussion Forum tool in Simmons Moodle and explore ways that this resource can foster deep learning. We will consider learning outcomes, student tasks, as well as ideas for integrating creative engagement in graduate and undergraduate courses.

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