[ED-TECH] Scheduled Training

There are a number of training opportunities currently available. Rather than listing them all here, I direct you to http://www.iacmiami.org/ where they are all listed. Please note that the Richter Library has some sessions on Research that look excellent, too. These are listed on the same page, along with all the Richter Library and IAC training currently scheduled. I know this is your busiest time of year, but this is also the time to learn new things that you can try in your classes.

Keep doing great things!

Bill Vilberg - bill.vilberg@miami.edu, 786-250-2255

http://vilberg.com/ - Spreading seeds of education, technology, and more

[ED-TECH] i>clicker users - Contact Me!

If you are using the i>clickers in any of your classes this semester, please let me know, so I can set up your course web site with the registration link. By registering with the special link within Blackboard, the students only enter the clicker ID; no username is needed.

Also, the same i>clicker programs are on the www.miami.edu/iac<http://www.miami.edu/iac> site in the "Clickers" section as were there last semester. You can download them again or just use your folder from last semester. Your choice.

Please run the webupdate program to apply the latest versions of the programs to your folders. This can be done at any time, even if you have started using the clickers.

Have a great semester, and let me know if you need anything.

Bill Vilberg
786-250-2255

http://vilberg.com - Spreading seeds of education, technology, and more

[ED-TECH] UM Academic and Holiday Calendars for Outlook

Ed-Tech list members,

If you use Outlook, there is a way to see the UM Academic Calendar, the UM Holidays, and/or the UM Religious Holiday Calendar along side your calendar. It is easy to turn off and on, so try it and see if you find it useful.

Here are the iCal addresses you will need in the following instructions.

Univ. of Miami Academic Calendar:
http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/tgtosbk5j0m97n2gu3e3rl41bk%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics<http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/tgtosbk5j0m97n2gu3e3rl41bk@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics>

Univ. of Miami Holidays:
http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/nre34jqv937ld0pe4ucsicgkqo%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics<http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/nre34jqv937ld0pe4ucsicgkqo@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics>

Univ. of Miami Religious Holidays:
http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/kuv7a9t6bb9elg98ct2j8lp6i8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics<http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/kuv7a9t6bb9elg98ct2j8lp6i8@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics>

The instructions are different for Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010.

OUTLOOK 2007 instructions:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/view-your-google-calendar-in-outlook-2007/

OUTLOOK 2010 Instructions: (Jump down to the "Outlook 2010" section, since you have the iCal value above.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/18353/view-your-google-calendar-in-outlook-2010/

Note that I created these calendars. They are accurate, to the best of my knowledge. But the official UM calendars can be found from the http://www.miami.edu/calendar web page.

If you have any questions, let me know and I will try to help.

Bill Vilberg
Instructional Advancement
Richter Library, Room 325
bill.vilberg@miami.edu<mailto:bill.vilberg@miami.edu>
786-250-2255

http://vilberg.com - Spreading seeds of education, technology, and more

[ED-TECH] Your ASAP List for the New Semester

InsideHigherEd.com<http://InsideHigherEd.com> has a list of things to do NOW, before the semester begins. It might help to jog your memory of something that you have forgotten. The list is mainly for new faculty, but it is worth reviewing. Here are the bullet points, but see the entire article at http://www.insidehighered.com/advice/instant_mentor/weir28 for and explanation of each item.

* Syllabus sent to department secretary for copying.
* Parking sticker and campus ID obtained.
* Checked with bookstore for an update on my order.
* All necessary paperwork completed at HR.
* My office is stocked with supplies.
* All necessary keys are in my possession.
* I have visited each of my classrooms and have tested the equipment in each.
* Library specialist meetings scheduled.
* Needed AV equipment has been reserved.
* I have jumped through needed IT hoops.

If you want to visit any of the general purpose classrooms in Memorial, the Learning Center, or the various residential colleges in order to test the equipment, please contact Ken Gamber at 305-284-6239 or kgamber@miami.edu<mailto:kgamber@miami.edu> so he can be there to unlock the door and answer any questions.

There is nothing on the list about setting up your course site online, but maybe that is the replacement for sending your syllabus for copying? If you want assistance with your course web site on Blackboard, call the Help Desk at 305-284-3949 (8-3949 on campus).

HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!

Bill Vilberg, bill.vilberg@miami.edu<mailto:bill.vilberg@miami.edu>, 786-250-2255

http://vilberg.com - Spreading seeds of education, technology, and more

[ED-TECH] Classroom Technology Training

If you will be using a general purpose classroom in Memorial, the Learning Center, or the Residential College, please brush up on what is available and how to use it. Group demonstrations are scheduled for Fridays, 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm, August 20th, 27th, and September 3rd, in Memorial 110. Sign up at the http://www.iacmiami.org web site.

If you would like to schedule a private demonstration with Ken Gamber, contact him at 305-284-6239 or kgamber@miami.edu<mailto:kgamber@miami.edu>. He will be happy to set it up with you at your convenience.

If you know of faculty, full time or adjunct, new to UM or who will be using these classrooms for the first time, please share this information with them. We do not have access to those lists until after the semester starts. Your help will be appreciated.

Bill Vilberg
Instructional Advancement
Richter Library, Room 325
bill.vilberg@miami.edu<mailto:bill.vilberg@miami.edu>
786-250-2255

http://vilberg.com - Spreading seeds of education, technology, and more

[ED-TECH] Blackboard now uses CaneID logins

Blackboard now uses your CaneID username and password. No need to type your long "bill.vilberg@miami.edu<mailto:bill.vilberg@miami.edu>" type of username anymore.

You will come to a selection page, and the CaneID selection (1) is active. Click on the "Continue" button (2) and you will be taken to the CaneID login page.

[cid:E4EB22FE-37CB-47E6-BC7E-83CA272C0135]

We are standing by at 305-284-3949 if you have any problems.

If you have a Blackboard username that is not an e-mail address, use the "special Blackboard ID and password" option to access that account.

Bill Vilberg
Instructional Advancement
Richter Library, Room 325
bill.vilberg@miami.edu<mailto:bill.vilberg@miami.edu>
786-250-2255

http://vilberg.com - Spreading seeds of education, technology, and more

[ED-TECH] Great workshop, Tue., Aug 17, 2010

A new series of workshops has been greeted for faculty members/teachers at UM: The Learning Emporium. The third Tuesday of each month we will get together to present and discuss some topic related to education, technology, and more. The series is sponsored by the Student Government Association, Instructional Advancement, and The Bagel Emporium. Bagels and coffee will be served at this 8:00 am - 9:15 am event.

The first session will take place on August 17th in the Learning Center, Room 180. If you will be attending, and I strongly encourage yu to do so, please go to http://www.Miami.edu/iac and click on the Events menu item to register.

The topic of the first session will be "Classroom technology: Distraction or tool?"

Bill Vilberg - bill.vilberg@miami.edu, 786-250-2255

[ED-TECH] TUE, AUG. 17 @ 8:00 AM - Technology in the Classroom: Distraction or Tool?

Ed-Tech list members,

I hope you have had a good summer. Here is some exciting news. The first session in the new Learning Emporium series will be "Technology in the Classroom: Distraction or Tool?"

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
8:00 am - 9:15 am
Whitten Learning Center, Room 180 (Coral Gables Campus)
Bagels and Coffee provided

The session will be an open discussion of the Nicholas Carr interview, and faculty comments, found on the http://chronicle.com/article/Is-Technology-Making-Your/66128/ web page.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED (so we will have enough bagels): Go to http://www.miami.edu/iac and click on the "Events" item in the menu bar to locate the registration form.

ASSIGNMENT: Please read the interview and comments on the Chronicle page, linked above. Come with an open mind, ready to discuss this and share your opinions and experiences.

The Learning Emporium series is being sponsored by the Student Government Association, Bagel Emporium, and the Instructional Advancement Center.

Bill Vilberg, bill.vilberg@miami.edu<mailto:bill.vilberg@miami.edu>, 786-250-2255

http://vilberg.com - Spreading seeds of education, technology, and more

[ED-TECH] Senate Hearing on For-Profit Schools: The Student Recruitment Experience

Hello everyone,

Today is another field trip for the for-profits before the Senate's Education Committee.  I spoke with Sen. Harkins' office on Tuesday regarding a webcast of the event.  It will be webcast live.  The link to listen is http://help.senate.gov/ or http://help.senate.gov/hearings/hearing/?id=19454102-5056-9502-5d44-e2aa8233ba5a

The hearing starts at 10AM EST.

Colt