Category: Academic Technology

Academic Technology, Faculty/Staff, Software, Students

Mathematica Unlimited

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New passwords for 2008-2009 are available on the data-software server, including a new unlimited, network-independent license for students to install on their own computers. Detailed instructions on updating your system can be found for Mac and PC on the data-software server. For faculty and staff, when you launch Mathematica, you may be prompted to enter a new password. To get the password for your platform, browse to the data-software server and look in the faculty_staff folder for Mathematica. The Mathematica 6 readme file contains the new password you need for Mathematica 6. The Mathematica 5.2 readme file contains the password … Continue reading Mathematica Unlimited

Academic Technology, Blackboard, Faculty/Staff

Blackboard – end of semester reminders

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Here are some important tips for managing course availability, preserving seniors’ data and more. Note that a maintenance outage is planned for August. Graduating seniors will lose Blackboard access — back up now to preserve student data! Students lose their Blackboard account during the summer (mid-June) after they graduate.  Not only will they be unable to log in, uploaded files (assignments) and grades will be permanently deleted from their Bb past courses and organizations.  ITS saves an archive of all Bb sites each semester, but we may not capture every site at the right moment to guarantee recovery of individual … Continue reading Blackboard – end of semester reminders

Academic Technology, Classroom and Conferencing Technologies, Faculty/Staff, Help Desk, People, Public Computing, Replacement Cycle

Academic Tech Fair – Highlights

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The Spring 2008 Academic Technology Fair had something for everyone, especially our three iPod raffle winners. Crowds gathered throughout the day at our eight tables filled with gadgets, widgets and multimedia displays. Lots of interesting conversations came up as faculty and staff shared their ideas and experiences with technology for teaching, research and collaboration. Congratulations to the three winners of the iPod Shuffle raffle! They are Tom Stephenson, Professor of Chemistry, Tami Gura, Animal Facility Manager in Biology, and Bronwen Densmore, Reference & Instruction Intern in McCabe Library. Eric Behrens and Mike Bednarz of ITS draw a winner from the … Continue reading Academic Tech Fair – Highlights

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