Category: Academic Technology

Academic Technology, Classroom and Conferencing Technologies, Faculty/Staff, Replacement Cycle, Software, Tips

Academic Technology Fair – April 7

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Come see what is up and coming in our tech world. And, play with a few toys and emerging technologies. Monday, April 7, 2008, 10AM – 2PM Scheuer Room TINKER! Staff from Academic Computing, Media Services, Client Services, the Library, and the Language Resource Center will be on hand to showcase some of our favorite tools, and demonstrate some interesting examples for teaching, learning and collaboration. FOOD! Snacks throughout the day, and sandwiches will be provided for those who come over the lunch hour. RAFFLE! While you’re browsing the fair, drop your name into the Raffle basket for a chance … Continue reading Academic Technology Fair – April 7

Academic Technology, Classroom and Conferencing Technologies, Faculty/Staff

Media Services facilitates a videoconference w/ the University of Hong Kong

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On Wednesday night, March 19, Media Services facilitated an hour long, high bandwidth videoconference between the Sociology & Anthropology department at Swarthmore College and the Sociology department at the University of Hong Kong. Participants were able to see and hear each other in a full screen, natural setting using a high bandwidth 384 kbps conference connection over the Internet. Swarthmore Media Services rolled out is brand new Tandberg Edge 85 conference unit with a high definition camera, and a 42″ Sony plasma monitor. The University of Hong Kong connected using a Polycom videoconferencing unit. The Tandberg Edge 85 can transmit … Continue reading Media Services facilitates a videoconference w/ the University of Hong Kong

Academic Technology, Blackboard, Faculty/Staff, Software, Tips

Enhancements to Blackboard Blog, Wiki and Podcast tools

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The suite of popular Bb web authoring tools has been upgraded in several small, but useful, ways. Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts are all flexible tools for communication and group collaborations. You may notice the following new features: * Embedded Flash MP3 Player–Play podcast episodes in your browser * Permalinks–Create permanent URL links to blogs, wikis, and individual entries or pages * Enhanced Set-up Options for Blogs and Wikis–Allows instructors to grant more permissions, comply with privacy laws, and export blog and wiki sites from their courses If you have questions about using Blogs, Wikis or Podcasts, please contact Academic Computing … Continue reading Enhancements to Blackboard Blog, Wiki and Podcast tools

Academic Technology, Software, Workshops and Training

Spring Technology Workshops – Digital Images, Video, Web Mapping

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We are happy to announce a series of Technology Workshops over Spring Break on several interesting digital media and web mapping topics. Click the links below for full descriptions of each workshop, and registration through the Campus Calendar. I. Digital Video Production with iMovie (shooting and editing) March 12, 2008 – all day iMovie Workshop Details and Registration II. Digital Image Editing with Photoshop March 13, 2008 – all day Photoshop Workshop Details and Registration III. Web Mapping March 14, 2008 – all day Mapping Workshop Details and Registration For more information, contact Academic Computing Continue reading Spring Technology Workshops – Digital Images, Video, Web Mapping

Academic Technology, Blackboard, Workshops and Training

Blackboard Training in January

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The Blackboard support team is offering Introductory and Advanced Blackboard workshops for faculty and staff over Winter Break. Click the links below to register for each workshop. I. Introduction to Blackboard If you haven’t used Blackboard before and want to learn to manage a basic site, this workshop is for you. We will cover Blackboard’s collection of on-line tools for courses or organization (committee, club, etc.) web sites, including: • Document sharing (syllabi, electronic reserves, digital drop box) • Communication (mailing lists, discussion boards, chat, groups) • Tools (online gradebook, announcements, calendar) • Links to other on-line resources (web pages, … Continue reading Blackboard Training in January

Academic Technology, Network

Outdoor Wireless Expansion

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In addition to installing wireless in the residence halls this Summer, ITS also significantly improved and extended wireless access in the most popular outdoor areas of campus. The following is a complete list: Willets Lawn Nason Garden (Hicks) Pearson Front Lawn Sproul Terrace Trotter Front Lawn Kohlberg Quad Sharples Patio Martin-Cornell Garden Wharton Courtyard Alice Paul vicinity of main entrance Willets lawn Harry Wood Garden Parrish front porch Fieldhouse outdoor track Sharples Lawn South by call box Elmore Outdoor Classroom Science Center terrace Parrish Lawn Continue reading Outdoor Wireless Expansion