Desire2Learn Showcase Presentations Coming Soon

1 11 2013

Reposting from email to all faculty, sent by CTLE on  2013-11-01:

Dear Faculty,

The CTLE will be hosting showcases of the D2L features on Monday, November 11 (3:00 – 4:00 pm) and Tuesday, November 12 (4:00 – 5:00 pm). Both presentations will be in Brennan Hall 228.

In addition, the CTLE will offer numerous workshops in January 2014 to prepare you for the switch to D2L. There will be two types of offerings: training hands-on sessions and open migration workshops. The hands-on sessions will cover basic functionality of D2L as well as the grade book, discussion forums, and assessments. The open migration workshops will provide one-on-one assistance in adjusting the converted content from ANGEL into D2L. The workshop schedule can be found here – D2L workshops.

Best regards,
Connie Wisdo, ITDA
Eugeniu Grigorescu, CTLE


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Desire2Learn Conversion Plan

10 10 2013

Reposting from email to all faculty, sent by CTLE Director Eugeniu Grigorescu on 2013-10-10:

Dear Faculty,

After an extensive and in-depth evaluation process by the Learning Management System Evaluation Working Group, the University has chosen Desire2Learn (D2L) as its next Learning Management System (LMS). An email from Dr. Harold Baillie and Dr. Jerry DeSanto regarding this decision was sent on July 1, 2013.

The Evaluation Working Group consisted of faculty members recommended by the Technology Advisory Group (TAG), undergraduate and graduate students, and staff members from several campus departments who will be supporting the new LMS.

D2L will be available for the Spring 2014 semester. ANGEL will be available until May 31, 2014. During the Spring 2014 semester, ANGEL and D2L will run in parallel. You will have the option to choose which system you want to use next spring.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) and the IT Development and Applications (ITDA) are working with a group of pilot faculty this semester to optimize the migration process and prepare “best practices” for teaching and learning in D2L.

Course Conversion – ANGEL to D2L
Over the next 2 months, ANGEL courses will be converted/migrated to D2L. Existing ANGEL courses from fall 2011 through summer 2013 will be converted automatically. Moreover, you will be able to request conversion of additional courses via an online form. The form will be available in early January 2014. The form’s availability will be announced via email.

Access to D2L
D2L will be available for faculty access on Monday, January 6, 2014. At that time, you will be able to view all of your converted courses from ANGEL.

Teaching with D2L
During spring 2014, you may use either ANGEL or D2L, but not both. If you decide to use D2L, you must complete an online form to opt in to teach all of your courses in D2L. The form and instructions will be available in early January. The form’s availability will be announced via email. The deadline to commit to using D2L for Spring 2014 is Friday, January 17, 2014.

In spring 2014, the only courses accessible by students in D2L will be those that you committed (opted in) to teach using D2L.

D2L Showcase
The CTLE will be hosting showcases of the D2L features on Monday, November 11 (3:00 – 4:00 pm) and Tuesday, November 12 (4:00 – 5:00 pm). Both presentations will be in Brennan 228.

D2L Workshops
The CTLE will offer numerous workshops in January 2014 to prepare you for the switch to D2L. There will be 2 types of offerings: training hands-on sessions and open migration workshops. The hands-on sessions will cover basic functionality of D2L as well as the grade book, discussion forums, and assessments. The open migration workshops will provide one-on-one assistance in adjusting the converted content from ANGEL into D2L. The workshop schedule will be announced via email in mid November.

D2L Links

As always, the CTLE and ITDA will be available to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Please do not hesitate to call upon us at any time.

Best regards,
Connie Wisdo, ITDA
Eugeniu Grigorescu, CTLE


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iTunes U Live Webcasts

9 11 2012

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Apple is doing a few free webcasts for educators over the next few weeks to demonstrate how iPads and iTunes U are being used in teaching and learning.  Just passing the info along for anyone interested:

Webcast 1: Getting to Know iTunes U (Register)
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. PST
Find out how iTunes U is inspiring new ways to teach with iPad. You’ll learn how iTunes U brings a vast library of content — textbooks, videos, web links, and more — into a single app for students. You’ll also get to see an iTunes U course from a student’s perspective, and ask teachers live during the webcast how they’re educating with iPad.

Webcast 2: Creating Courses with iTunes U Course Manager (Register)
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. PST
Get step-by-step instructions on how to build a course for iPad using dynamic content. Educators will share their experience, creating courses, and you’ll hear how their students are learning with iPad in surprising new ways.

Webcast 3: Creating Learning Materials for Your Course (Register)
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. PST
Learn how to find, select, and add rich content to your courses and develop your own educational materials. Get tips and tricks for editing, capturing, and adding video. Plus, see demos on creating original content with iBooks Author and illustrating your ideas with widgets. It won’t be long before you’re building your own exciting courses for iPad.


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Fall 2012 – Angel updates and workshops

21 08 2012

In case you missed a few of the Angel announcements this week – here’s the short version.

Training is available:

See CTLE’s Angel Workshop Calendar for scheduled sessions, or contact Brian Snapp or Aileen McHale for one-on-one help.

Students can access Angel courses 3 weeks early:

Students now have access to Angel courses beginning 3 weeks before the start of a semester. If you’re in the middle of developing or updating a course, and you don’t want students to see certain course materials, you can hide them. See the CTLE’s tutorial for details.


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IT Forum on SkyDrive and Office Web Apps

10 02 2012

There’s an IT Forum coming up at the end of the month that might be of interest to faculty.  Here’s the announcement:

IT Forum
February 23, 2012
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Brennan Hall, Room 509

The IT Forum for February 23, 2012 will demonstrate many of the features within the Live@edu environment, including SkyDrive, and other highlights available to the university community. Outlook Live, our new email program, is just one of the “apps” included in Live@edu. On-line versions of WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, or web apps as we refer to them, allow all Live@edu users to create and share documents, “in the cloud” with anyone we choose.  Faculty can create on-line projects for students, who can then view and edit those projects. All users can collaborate on any issue with anyone having a link to a particular document or file. Storage of pictures, personal files, or anything else can be stored within the 25 gigabyte storage area that all users receive. Uploading and downloading from SkyDrive is fast and easy. All this is available to all Live@edu users, from anywhere in the world, on any device that is internet-connected.

Registration Required. To register: University Links tab > Events and Facilities box on left > select link for IT Services Training and Event Registration.)

Lunch will be served and prizes will be given. All members of the university community are encouraged to attend and learn more about Live@edu.

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CTLE/Library Instructional Technology Refresher

12 01 2012

The CTLE and Library are holding a joint refresher training at the end of the month. The agenda includes brief sessions on:

  • CTLE Services
  • Library Services
  • Online Course Evaluation system
  • Email
  • ANGEL basics

From the all-faculty email announcement:

Dear Faculty,

In preparation for the Spring 2011 semester, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) and the Weinberg Memorial Library (WML) wish to invite you to an instructional technology refresher session. Click here for the agenda.

“CTLE/Library Instructional Technology Refresher”

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
St. Thomas Hall (STT) 590, Harper-McGinnis Wing

A light dinner will be served.

Although this orientation session is not mandatory, it will be very beneficial in introducing you to the technology tools and library resources that are available in support of teaching and learning.

Please register for the event (select Special Event) by January 17, 2012.

We look forward to seeing you.

 


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Technology Training – Smartphones, Facebook, and EReaders

14 01 2011

If anyone’s interested in technology training, be sure to take a look at the Technology On Your Own Terms series schedule for this spring – brought to you by the Library and the CTLE. Let me know if you have any questions for suggestions for future training topics!

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Each semester, the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE) offer a faculty and staff advancement series called Technology on Your Own Terms. The series introduces University faculty and staff to emerging technologies in order to encourage innovation in the workplace and in the classroom. We’re continuing the series in Spring 2011 with three new workshops, all of which will be held in the Library.

The Insider’s Guide to Smartphones
Wednesday, February 16 from 12pm-1pm in WML305

In this session, librarian Kristen Yarmey and technology services analyst Diane Jachimowicz will discuss some of the technology behind smartphones like iPhones, Androids, and Blackberries.  We’ll talk about what terms like 3G, 4G, tethering, and jailbreaking mean in plain English, what sensors like accelerometers and compasses mean for average users, how operating systems like iOS and Android differ, and what phone features to look out for in 2011 and beyond.  A light lunch will be provided during the discussion. (Taught by Kristen Yarmey, Weinberg Memorial Library, and Diane Jachimowicz, IT Services)

The Changing Face of Facebook
Wednesday, March 9 from 1pm-2pm in WML305

If you are a Facebook user, you have probably asked yourself at least once, “Why does Facebook make so many changes to its site?” In this session, librarian Donna Mazziotti will present an overview of the latest wave of changes made to the Facebook user interface. She will also offer a rationale for why Facebook is an ever-evolving tool, as well as reasons why users should embrace Facebook’s mission to always improve its product. After this session, attendees will grow from passive to proactive Facebook users, able to educate themselves about changes made to Facebook as the changes occur. A light lunch will be provided during the discussion. (Taught by Donna Mazziotti, Weinberg Memorial Library)

E-Readers: The Hype and the Facts
Wednesday, April 6 from 11am-3pm in the WML 5th floor Heritage Room

Nook, Sony, Kindle, iPad, etc.  There are so many e-readers and tablet computers available that it’s getting harder to know which product to choose to fill a certain need.  Want some answers?  Drop in any time during a four hour showcase of e-readers and tablet computers in the beautiful Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Best Buy will have many products on display and provide knowledgeable staff to answer your questions.  You will learn about the Weinberg Memorial Library e-books available for download as well as how to borrow e-books from the Lackawanna County public libraries.  Light refreshments will be served. (With representatives from Best Buy, the Weinberg Memorial Library, the Albright Memorial Library, and the CTLE)

All faculty and staff members are welcome, but seats are limited, so please register for sessions you plan to attend at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration (under Technology On Your Own Terms).


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Computer Training

23 08 2010

Just a reminder that Library systems specialist Vince Yanusauskas provides basic computer training workshops for University faculty and staff.  He’s just posted his September schedule, which includes workshops on Oracle Calendar, Excel 2007, Word 2007, and Royal Drive 7.0.


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Technology on Your Own Terms Fall 2010

13 08 2010

Faculty members interested in learning more about emerging technologies might be interested in Technology on Your Own Terms, a training series offered each semester by the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE).  The series introduces University faculty and staff to emerging technologies in a hands-on environment, in order to encourage innovation in the workplace and in the classroom.  The Fall 2010 series is themed “Get to Know Google” and features workshops on four different Google services.  All faculty are welcome, but seats are limited, so please register for sessions you plan to attend at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration (select Special Event).

Just Google It!
Tuesday, September 14 from 12pm – 1pm

One billion results in 0.27 seconds! When you need information, chances are you use Google™ to find it.  In this workshop, you will learn how Google’s Web search engine works.  You will also learn some tips to help you improve your search experience as well as some of Google’s special features, such as Google Books and Google Scholar. (Taught by Bonnie Oldham, Weinberg Memorial Library)

Google Docs: An Excellent Way to Create, Collaborate on, and Securely Store Documents
Friday, October 1 from 12pm – 1pm

This workshop will introduce you to Google Docs, a service that allows you to create documents that parallel Microsoft Office:  Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. It also allows for the creation of online surveys and the storage of any type of document in a very secure environment. Google Docs offers excellent collaborative opportunities for working on any supported document type with both peers and students, meaning that the tool can be used for course paper submissions, faculty feedback, collaborative student projects, club, or research purposes. (Taught by Dr. Tim Cannon, Psychology/Neuroscience)

Get Where You’re Going with Google Maps
Tuesday, October 12 from 12pm – 1pm

Many people know that you can use Google Maps to get driving directions from one place to another. But did you know that you can also use Maps to scope out a vacation destination, find the closest Italian restaurant, or make a custom map for a friend or a project?  In this workshop, you’ll explore specialized features and tools available in Google Maps to help you get where you want to go.  (Taught by Kristen Yarmey, Weinberg Memorial Library)

Does Google Give You A Voice?
Thursday, November 4 from 12pm – 1pm

In this workshop, we will explore Google Voice, a recently-made-public service of the search giant.  Google Voice offers one central phone number, which can be setup to call your other phones based on caller, time of day, etc.  Other features of the service include visual voicemail, personalized greetings, voicemail transcription, international calling, and a lot more.  It is easy to set up… Learn how! (Taught by Eugeniu Grigorescu, CTLE)


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