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February 16, 2016

12:31 pm

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Join us for the first TOYOT of the spring semester!

Wikipedia at Fifteen, Tuesday, February 23 at 12-1pm in Weinberg Memorial Library 305.

In 2016, Wikipedia is celebrating its 15th birthday. With about 70,000 active contributors editing in 290 languages, it is by far the world’s most popular reference resource and continues to be a top ten internet site. But one of Wikipedia’s greatest strengths is also a point of contention for many of its critics– the model of openly editable content. This session will discuss some of the new strategies Wikipedia has undertaken to support quality control and combat article vandalism. It will also cover the basics of Wikipedia article creation and take a look at other platforms for open-source, collaborative knowledge creation.

A light lunch will be provided. TOYOTs are open to all University faculty and staff, but seats are limited, so please let us know if you plan to attend. You can register at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration under Technology on Your Own Terms.

Technology on your own Terms: Music Streaming

November 11, 2015

10:22 am

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Next week will be the first Technology on your own Terms series of the fall!

Music Streaming: Tuesday, November 17, 12pm-1pm in Weinberg Memorial Library 305. Presenter, Sam Davis, Library Systems Specialist.

Do any Google search for ‘music streaming’ or ‘online radio’, and you’re presented with a myriad of options for listening to music. When it comes to listening to music online, how do you know which one to pick? If it worth the possible subscription? Much like Goldilocks looking for the perfect bed, it’s difficult to find the best one in a sea of options. In this session, we’re going to discuss popular streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, examine some offbeat choices such as Amazon Music or Google Play, plus examine the results of the music streaming survey.

Fill out a brief survey on your music streaming preferences in preparation for the session here.

Technology On Your Own Terms–Fall 2015

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November 2, 2015

12:00 pm

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On behalf of the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, we invite University of Scranton faculty and staff to the Fall 2015 Technology On Your Own Terms (TOYOT) workshops.

Music Streaming: Tuesday, November 17, 12pm-1pm in Weinberg Memorial Library 305. Presenter, Sam Davis, Library Systems Specialist.

Fill out a brief survey on your music streaming preferences in preparation for the session here.

New Travel Websites and Transportation Apps: Tuesday, December 1, 12pm-1pm in Weinberg Memorial Library 305. Presenters John Culkin, Senior Systems Administer and Sheli McHugh, Cataloging & Metadata Librarian and Learning Commons Coordinator.

There are a slew of new websites and apps that are transforming the way we travel, both locally and beyond. We will explore several companies that are part of the sharing economy, including Air BnB, Uber, and Lyft. We will look at the features of using each app, the types of services included, and explore security concerns.

A light lunch will be provided. Both sessions are open to all University faculty and staff, but seats are limited, so please let us know if you plan to attend. You can register at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration under Technology on Your Own Terms.

Technology on Your Own Terms — Net Neutrality, the Basics

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March 13, 2015

11:07 am

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On behalf of the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, we invite University of Scranton faculty and staff to the second of our Spring 2015 Technology On Your Own Terms (TOYOT) workshops.

Net Neutrality: The Basics

Monday, April 20, 2015, 12pm-1pm in Weinberg Memorial Library room 305. Presenter: George Aulisio, Public Services Librarian

Net Neutrality is a vital principle that affects all internet users, but it has often gone overlooked by everyone except the most passionate advocates and special interests. This session will discuss the basics of Net Neutrality, why it’s important, what the sides are, and what the recent FCC ruling means for the future of the internet.

A light lunch will be provided. This session is open to all University faculty and staff, but seats are limited, so please let us know you are coming. You can register at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration – under Technology on Your Own Terms.

Technology on Your Own Terms – Spring 2015

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February 4, 2015

6:00 am

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On behalf of the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, we invite University of Scranton faculty and staff to the first of our Spring 2015 Technology On Your Own Terms (TOYOT) workshops.

Your Digital Afterlife
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 – 12:00 – 1:00pm in WML 305
Presenter: Bonnie Oldham, Information Literacy Coordinator

“When Facebook, Flickr and Twitter are your estate, what’s your legacy?” People may have made plans for what happens to their physical belongings after they die, but what about all that digital content they’ve created? Do you have a plan? This session will discuss these issues raised by Evan Carroll and John Romano in their book, Your Digital Afterlife. A light lunch will be provided.

This session is open to all University faculty and staff, but seats are limited, so please let us know you are coming. You can register at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration – under Technology on Your Own Terms.

Technology On Your Own Terms

October 27, 2014

7:30 am

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Drones, But Were Afraid to Ask!

Thursday, November 13, 2014
12:00-1:00PM in WML 305

Presenters: Lee DeAngelis & John Culkin (UofS Senior Systems Administrators)

What are the benefits of unmanned aerial vehicles, aka drones, in today’s world? How does drone technology work? Why are drones so controversial? Presenters will display some of their recent video. Weather permitting, they will give a live demonstrate outside, taking some pictures and video. A light lunch will be provided.

Technology on Your Own Terms – Fall 2014 Workshops

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August 24, 2014

8:00 am

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On behalf of the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, we invite University of Scranton faculty and staff to our FAll 2014 Technology On Your Own Terms (TOYOT) workshops. Here’s what we’ve got planned for this semester:

Vendor Fair
Wednesday, September 17 & Thursday, September 18
10am-12pm and 1-3pm in the Reilly Learning Commons

The Vendor Fair will be held both days in the Reilly Learning Commons, which is on the first floor of the Weinberg Library. Some of the Library’s major information providers, including: ProQuest, Springer, Elsevier, EBSCO, ebrary, etc. will be on campus to show interested faculty, staff, and students how these products can meet their research needs as well as answer any questions they may might have about using these resources for their research.

This event will be kicked off with a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for the Reilly Learning Commons on Wednesday at 10am. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served. No registration is required for this TOYOT event!

Everything You Wanted to Know About Drones, But Were Afraid to Ask!

Thursday, November 13, 2014 – 12:00-1:00PM in WML 305
Presenters: Lee DeAngelis & John Culkin (UofS Senior Systems Administrators)

Cutting the Cable… without doing a MacGyver!

March 31, 2014

10:29 am

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Thank you to all who came to the TOYOT workshop on fitness apps and gadgets in conjunction with Wellness Day. We had approximately 50 attendees!

Cutting the Cable… without doing a MacGyver!

Join us on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:00PM in WML 305!

This workshop, presented by Joseph Casabona (System Integrator & Web Developer) will give you some tips about how to cut your cable bill without doing a MacGyver. With the increasing costs of TV and more options for streaming, people are starting to consider cutting cable completely. In this talk, we will learn about the current status of the cable industry as well as what steps to take to cancel your cable without missing out on the shows you love so much!

Sessions are open to all University faculty and staff, but seats are limited, so please let us know you are coming. You can register at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration – under Technology on Your Own Terms. A light lunch will be provided.

Technology on Your Own Terms – Spring 2014 Workshops

February 3, 2014

8:00 am

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On behalf of the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, we invite University of Scranton faculty and staff to our Spring 2014 Technology On Your Own Terms (TOYOT) workshops. Here’s what we’ve got planned for this semester:

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 – In conjunction with Wellness Day, this TOYOT workshop will feature fitness apps and gadgets that helps you get healthy and stay active.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – This workshop will give you some tips about how to cut your cable bill without doing a MacGyver! It will be held from 12:00 to 1:00pm in WML 305 and will be presented by Joe Casabona.

Registration information will be coming soon!

Wearable Technology: The Next Big Trend

November 4, 2013

9:52 am

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