ITSS is pleased to offer the following Spring 2013 workshops to the UMD Community. For further information email amevans@d.umn.edu.
Blogger
Description
Blogger is a Google App that enables individuals to easily create a blog, or a web log. Blogs can be used for many purposes, and if you are not familiar with them, you might want to read the Wikipedia entry on blogs. Linda Deneen will talk about her experience in using Blogger to write her blog on Technology and Leadership. Mandie Johnson will add her expertise in on platform comparisons and other issues she has seen in using Blogger. We will leave plenty of time for questions.
When
Wednesday, March 27 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM and Thursday, March 28 from 11:00 to Noon.
Location
Kirby Plaza 175
Registration
None
Open Work Session - Assistance with Educational Technology
Description
Stop by with questions or bring in a laptop/mobile device to work on your courses. No registration is required for these free open work sessions. Just stop on by anytime during the time slots above. Can't make it? Schedule a 1-on-1 consultation or arrange a small group session by contacting Amanda (x7680 or amevans@d.umn.edu) or Bruce (x6831 or breeves@d.umn.edu).
When
Wednesday, April 3 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM and Thursday, April 4 from 11:00 to Noon.
Location
Kirby Plaza 175
Registration
None
Hangouts
Description
Google Hangouts are a new way to conduct online meetings or simply connect with others. Using your computer or a smartphone, you can video chat, share your screen, work on documents in your Google Drive and more. Similar to Skype, UMD Google Hangouts can accommodate up to 15 video conference participants at a time. An "On Air" feature allows you to stream your Hangout live to the Internet and will automatically save your broadcast to YouTube. If you're interested in learning more about using Google's virtual conference tool, please join Mandie Johnson and Trish Crace for tips and tricks on making your Hangouts a smashing success.
When
Wednesday, April 10 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM and Thursday, April 11 from 11:00 to Noon.
Location
Kirby Plaza 175
Registration
None
Open Work Session - Assistance with Educational Technology
Description
Stop by with questions or bring in a laptop/mobile device to work on your courses. No registration is required for these free open work sessions. Just stop on by anytime during the time slots above. Can't make it? Schedule a 1-on-1 consultation or arrange a small group session by contacting Amanda (x7680 or amevans@d.umn.edu) or Bruce (x6831 or breeves@d.umn.edu).
When
Wednesday, April 17 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM and Thursday, April 18 from 11:00 to Noon.
Location
Kirby Plaza 175
Registration
None
Google Drive
Description
Files in the cloud, on your mobile device and on your computer. Collaborating just got a whole lot easier.
When
Wednesday, April 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM and Thursday, April 25 from 11:00 to Noon.
Location
Kirby Plaza 175
Registration
None
Open Work Sessions
Description
Join Amanda Evans and Bruce Reeves during the Open Work Sessions below to receive assistance with educational technology:
- Moodle
- eGradebook
- Collaboration tools (e.g., Google Apps, UMConnect)
- Screen and Class Capture
- "Flipped" Classes
- Educational Technology questions and more
When
Tuesday, May 14 from 9:00 AM to Noon and Wednesday, May 15, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Location
Kirby Plaza 175
Format
Stop by with questions or bring in a laptop/mobile device to work on your courses. No registration is required for these free, open work sessions. Just stop on by anytime during the time slots above.
Registration
None. Unable to make it? Schedule a 1-on-1 consultation or arrange a small group session by contacting Amanda (x7680 or amevans@d.umn.edu) or Bruce (x6831 or breeves@d.umn.edu).
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