

What you need to know about the Moodle Update for Fall 2017
Course Listing Your list of courses is now separated into In progress (current), Future, and Past based on the start and end dates of the courses. Click on the appropriate tab to see your courses. Fall courses start on September 4, … Continue reading What you need to know about the Moodle Update for Fall 2017

Animating Characters with a Webcam and Microphone
Creative Cloud becomes more user-friendly with each release. One of the most exciting additions in 2017 is a beta product called “Character Animator.” Before you read on, let this video speak for itself. Character Animator allows digital artists to bring still drawings to life … Continue reading Animating Characters with a Webcam and Microphone

Moodle Updates for Fall 2017
ITS will be updating to Moodle version 3.3 on Wednesday August 16, 2017 from 7-10AM. The new version of Moodle has both aesthetic and functional improvements. The most noticeable change will be the updated theme, which will be more modern and … Continue reading Moodle Updates for Fall 2017

Second New Ultimaker 3 – 3D Printer
Information Technology Services has just acquired a another new 3D printer! In our efforts to make 3D printing available to more folks here at Swarthmore, we’ve acquired a second Ultimaker 3 printer. Since it can take hours to complete a … Continue reading Second New Ultimaker 3 – 3D Printer

Back To School Sessions
Although it may seem like the beginning of the 2017-2018 year is a long way off, we’ve already been hard at work planning sessions for the Swarthmore College community. Whether it’s getting acquainted with your new Windows 10 machine (if … Continue reading Back To School Sessions
Workshop: Creating Instructional Video Using Personal Devices Aug. 22-23
Dates/Times: 10 am – 4 pm, August 22 and 23, Language Center, Kohlberg Hall This workshop is intended for faculty with an interest in creating course, or program related videos. We’ll walk you through the process of conceptualizing, storyboarding, scripting, filming, editing and captioning a video. We’ll encourage you to bring your own camera, record off a phone or personal device and edit using software available to you through the College. You’ll walk away with a finished video that’s ready to use and the skills to replicate the process in the future. This is an opportunity to work on, for … Continue reading Workshop: Creating Instructional Video Using Personal Devices Aug. 22-23