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Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:00:29

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created this list to distribute information about Educational Technology.

Here are a few reminders.

1. If you want to unsubscribe you can do it a number of ways. A. Send me
an e-mail and I will remove you from the list. B. Go to
http://listserv.miami.edu/archives/ed-tech.html, click on the "Join or
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"UNSUBSCRIBE ED-TECH" (in the body of the list, not the subject) to
listserv@listserv.miami.edu. (This will only work if sent from the
address that you are subscribed as.)

2. If you know someone who would like to subscribe tell them to do one of
the following. A. Send me an e-mail and I will add them to the list. Tell
me if they want to be on this list (Ed-Tech) and/or the Blackboard
Announcements list (Bb). B. Go to http://www.snurl.com/bbforms and fill
out the "Mailing List" form. B. Go to
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3. Searchable archives of the list are available at
http://listserv.miami.edu/archives/ed-tech.html.

Bill Vilberg bill.vilberg@miami.edu Home: 305-255-9138 Work: 305-284-3949
Cell: 786-218-3052

[ED-TECH] 2017 Topics for FLC: 3D Scanning, Printing, and Visualization; Flipped and Active Learning; and Student Generated Media

Ed-Tech List Members,

If you have not participated in a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) at UM, I urge you to apply this year. There will be three groups, each with a different focus. See http://academictechnologies.it.miami.edu/faculty-learning-community-2017-application/ for complete information. The application is very short, and is due on or before December 16, 2016, with signatures from your Dean and Department Chair. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with other faculty across academic units to explore one of the three topics. 

- Bill - 

William "Bill" Vilberg
Information Technology, Learning Platforms
305-284-3944
bill.vilberg@miami.edu 

[ED-TECH] Interactive Lecture Tool - i>clicker/REEF demo - Tue 10/25 @ 2:30 pm

Ed-Tech mailing list members,

Registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/QdUVz2klblsJbWV12

The University of Miami supports the i>clicker/Reef Polling student response system. This interactive lecture tool allows an instructor to poll students during a class period. Such polling can be used to assess student understanding of new concepts, opinions about the class, and determine preparation for class. 

Amanda "Mandy" Gunnell, from MacMillan.com will be on campus to show the capabilities of the i>clicker/REEF system and answer questions.

When: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 2:30-3:30 pm
Where: University of Miami, Coral Gables Campus, Richter Library, Room 305 (Faculty Exploratory aka One Button Studio)

Resources:
- The UM i>clicker web page at https://lpt.it.miami.edu/iclicker-student-response-system/ 
- Bill Vilberg at 305-284-3944 or bill.vilberg@miami.edu

Registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/QdUVz2klblsJbWV12

- Bill -

[ED-TECH] Sign up for interactive lecture tool event Tuesday, 10/25, 2:30

The University of Miami supports the i>clicker/Reef Polling student response system. This interactive lecture tool allows an instructor to poll students during a class period. Such polling can be used to assess student understanding of new concepts, opinions about the class, and determine preparation for class.

Amanda "Mandy" Gunnell, from MacMillan.com will be on campus to show the capabilities of the i>clicker/REEF system and answer questions.

When: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 2:30-3:30 pm
Where: University of Miami, Coral Gables Campus, Richter Library, Room 305 (Faculty Exploratory aka One Button Studio)

Resources:
- The UM i>clicker web page at https://lpt.it.miami.edu/iclicker-student-response-system/
- Bill Vilberg at 305-284-3944 or bill.vilberg@miami.edu

Ed-Tech List Information

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 06:00:45

You are subscribed to the Ed-Tech list at the University of Miami. I
created this list to distribute information about Educational Technology.

Here are a few reminders.

1. If you want to unsubscribe you can do it a number of ways. A. Send me
an e-mail and I will remove you from the list. B. Go to
http://listserv.miami.edu/archives/ed-tech.html, click on the "Join or
leave the list" link, and follow the instructions. C. Send the message
"UNSUBSCRIBE ED-TECH" (in the body of the list, not the subject) to
listserv@listserv.miami.edu. (This will only work if sent from the
address that you are subscribed as.)

2. If you know someone who would like to subscribe tell them to do one of
the following. A. Send me an e-mail and I will add them to the list. Tell
me if they want to be on this list (Ed-Tech) and/or the Blackboard
Announcements list (Bb). B. Go to http://www.snurl.com/bbforms and fill
out the "Mailing List" form. B. Go to
http://listserv.miami.edu/archives/ed-tech.html, click on the "Join or
leave the list" link, and follow the instructions. C. Send the message
"SUBSCRIBE ED-TECH" (in the body of the list, not the subject) to
listserv@listserv.miami.edu.

3. Searchable archives of the list are available at
http://listserv.miami.edu/archives/ed-tech.html.

Bill Vilberg bill.vilberg@miami.edu Home: 305-255-9138 Work: 305-284-3949
Cell: 786-218-3052

[ED-TECH] WOOP! Wish Outcome Obstacle Plan (Posted on Yammer)

I am no longer sending things to the Ed-Tech mailing list. I am now posting those things on the miami.edu Yammer system. If you miss my musings about education and technology, please join Yammer and follow me. You can set it up so you get an email for everything I post in a public group on Yammer. About the same as my old Ed-Tech list posting. 

I just listened to a podcast about WOOP, a way of moving wishes to accomplishments. If you have used miami.edu Yammer, you can read it with this link:

https://www.yammer.com/miami.edu/#/Threads/show?threadId=702337658

If you have not used miami.edu Yammer, and/or want to get email whenever I post something publicly on Yammer, you should follow the detailed instructions below.

Log in to Yammer

1. Go to mail.miami.edu and log in. (If you can't do that, please let me know. I am guessing that everyone can get into mail.miami.edu, but I have no real data to support that guess.)

2. Click on the "waffle" menu (also called the "Apps" menu) in the upper left corner, and select the "Yammer" tile.

3. I think when you get to Yammer for the first time, you have to create a profile. If so, go ahead and do it.

"Follow" me

4. When you get into Yammer search for "Bill Vilberg" using the search box, and then click on my name next to my picture.

5. When my page comes up there should be a "Follow" button in the upper right corner. Click on it. Now all of my posts will appear in your Yammer inbox.

Change Settings to get email notifications

6. At the bottom of the Yammer groups menu, click on the Settings (gear) icon near your name. Then click on the EDIT SETTINGS item in the pop up menu.

7. Check the box in order to get sent email when you receive a message in your Yammer inbox. 

From then on you will get an email notification whenever I post something. The email will contain the beginning of the post, and link to the conversatation on Yammer.

If you have any problems with this process, or having any questions about Yammer, please let me know. I have been using it for years within my group (Learning Platforms) and department (Academic Technologies).

- Bill - 

William (Bill) Vilberg

Assistant Director of Learning Platforms

Information Technology

University of Miami

305-284-3944

[ED-TECH] Faculty Exploration - Office Mix PowerPoint Add-in

Register at the http://tinyurl.com/exploremix web site to attend the Faculty Exploration (open to anyone) on Office Mix, Friday, March 18, 2016, 3:30pm - 4:40pm, in Richter Library, Room 305 (Faculty Exploratory).

Office Mix adds capabilities to PowerPoint that allow you to easily create narrated presentations, embed slide shows in web sites and Blackboard course sites, create ePortfolios, and more. Attend the Faculty Exploration - Office Mix (open to anyone) to explore this powerful addition and see how it works. Limited seating, so please register at the http://tinyurl.com/exploremix web site.

See http://mixforteachers.com/ or https://mix.office.com/ for more information on Office Mix.

Sincerely,

- Bill -

William (Bill) Vilberg

Assistant Director, Learning Platforms

Richter Library, Room 325

bill.vilberg@miami.edu

305-284-3944 (desk)

786-218-3052 (cell)

[ED-TECH] What is a screencast?

Dear Ed-Tech mailing list members,

Here is a very short screencast I just created to show my staff, the Learning Platforms Team, how to access their W-2 form in WorkDay.

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.screencast.com_t_sWOvLGZLry&d=CwIGaQ&c=y2w-uYmhgFWijp_IQN0DhA&r=rpvRHbYNNABp8nqKEceQDGOFCc5c2v5M1IviBBy4CZY&m=0Hlvlmj1iygaRe-HpDrWOTKhPNQxPqPkoW2x_9Gh1RQ&s=n7igU0W2VxlmvJwqoMrW1KTZNpI1X3ZGyBtUUrgTDUQ&e=

It took as long to make as it takes to watch, so it is very easy to create. It demonstrates the process, so there should be no confusion about where to click or what I am showing. Screencasts can be a GREAT way to communicate with your students. Every faculty member and instructor should have this technique in their tool bag.

If you would like to attend a "Faculty Exploration" on screencasts and how to make them, sign up for the the Exploring Screencasts session that will be held at 3:45 pm on Friday, February 5, 2016.

Register here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_blLd4S&d=CwIGaQ&c=y2w-uYmhgFWijp_IQN0DhA&r=rpvRHbYNNABp8nqKEceQDGOFCc5c2v5M1IviBBy4CZY&m=0Hlvlmj1iygaRe-HpDrWOTKhPNQxPqPkoW2x_9Gh1RQ&s=sFU6gQWfH35cO8NnuFlkLi4GlJyt0uPYIMcGlUnNDGo&e=

[ED-TECH] Faculty Exploration of Screencasts, Feb 5th - REGISTRATION OPEN

Dear member of the ed-tech listserv,

We will be holding a new series of explorations on a variety of subjects related to Academic Technologies this spring. The first one will explore Screencasts: video recordings of your computer screen plus an audio narration. This easy technique should be a tool in every professor's instructional toolbox. During this session you will explore what screencasts are, how they can be used, and how to get started creating them to enhance student learning. No prior experience is required. You are invited to bring a portable computer and try creating a screen cast at the end of the session. 

Registration is required. Register at: https://goo.gl/blLd4S

WHAT:

Faculty Exploration of Screencasts - This will be an active exploration on your part, not a lecture or training. It is designed for faculty or instructors who have little or no experience creating screencasts.

WHEN:

Friday, February 5, 2016

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm (independent exploration can follow)

WHERE:

Otto G. Righter Library

Faculty Exploratory, Room 305

1300 Memorial Dr, 

Coral Gables, FL 33146

WHO:

Any UM teachers of one or more classes are invited to attend

If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact me.

Sincerely,

- Bill -

William (Bill) Vilberg

Assistant Director, Learning Platforms

Richter Library, Room 325

bill.vilberg@miami.edu

305-284-3944 (desk)

786-218-3052 (cell)

Register Now for the Faculty Showcase 2016: Enriching Courses through Digital Storytelling and Other Narrative Techniques

View this email in your browser Enriching Courses through Digital Storytelling and Other Narrative Techniques In response to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from last year's conference, Academic Technologies is hosting the second annual Faculty Showcase. Join us as we explore the recipes that enrich courses through narrative techniques and educational technology. SAVE THE DATE: Faculty Showcase May 9, 2016 Student Activities Center, 3rd floor 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Register now to reserve your place. All UM Faculty are encouraged to register for this free event. Space is limited to the first 150 participants. Agenda coming soon.  REGISTER academictechnologies.it.miami.edu Academic Technologies 1365 Memorial Drive 148 Ungar Building Miami, FL 33124 Add us to your address book   Share Tweet Forward Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

[ED-TECH] Course revision - Application due Jan 15, 2016 - Apply NOW!

Dear Ed-Tech List Members,

The deadline to apply for the 2016 Faculty Learning Community has been extended to January 15th. If you are interested in revising your undergraduate course(s) so students use technology as part of their assignments, this is an opportunity for you to get support of instructional designers, librarians, and your peers. In addition, you get $1,500 in funding and course release time for the fall.

Some of the Faculty Success Stories on this site show examples of what the projects could look like:

http://academictechnologies.it.miami.edu/faculty-success-stories/ 

More information and the application form can be found here:

http://www.miami.edu/index.php/office_of_accreditation_and_assessment_oaa/ums_qep/faculty_learning_community/

Sincerely,

- Bill -

William (Bill) Vilberg

Assistant Director, Learning Platforms

Richter Library, Room 325

bill.vilberg@miami.edu

305-284-3944 (desk)

786-218-3052 (cell)