Ed-Tech list members,
There are a number of exciting IAC events coming up. For complete details, and to register, go to www.miami.edu/iac and click on the "TRAINING ACTIVITIES" link. This is just a reminder, in case you missed the earlier announcements of these opportunities. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SESSIONS.
Getting Started with Blackboard
Very basic hands-on introduction to Blackboard
Bill Vilberg & Jennifer Clister, Instructional Advancement
Friday, April 13, 2:30-4:00 PM, Memorial Classroom Building, Room 105
Using the Blog and Wiki Tools in Blackboard
Demonstration of the newest features in Blackboard
Zahra Safavian, Learning Objects, Inc.
Tuesday, April 17, 12:30-1:45 PM, Whitten University Center, Room 226 (Flamingo Ballroom)
Teaching with a Tablet PC: One Year Later (What We've Learned)
Presentation and discussion by people who have used a Tablet PC to enhance their teaching
Dr. Gilbert Cuevas, School of Education, & Dr. William Younkin, Department of Management Science
Wednesday, April 18, 12:20-1:10 PM, Whitten University Center, Room 226 (Flamingo Ballroom)
Writing Assignments and International Students
Discussion of issues related to the use of writing assignments, such as term papers or reports, in a class with international students
April Mann & Zisca Burton, Writing Center Co-Directors
Thursday, April 19, 12:30-1:45 PM, Whitten University Center, Room 226 (Flamingo Ballroom)
We will try to capture as many of these as possible and put them on the IAC web site, so that those of you who are unable to attend can get this valuable information.
Please feel free to share these sessions with your colleagues.
Bill Vilberg
Assoc. Dir. of Instructional Advancement
305-284-3944
