Academic Technology Services

Teaching With Technology Workshop: Oct. 5

September 23, 2016

The next Teaching with Technology Workshop takes place on Wednesday, October 5, at 2 p.m., in the Clark Library Digital Lab. The workshop will feature On The Bluff Studios, a student-driven media production team. Find out how OTBS can create media assets for courses including graphic design, video, audio, and other instructional media. The Teaching with Technology Workshop series is sponsored by academic technology services in collaboration with the Clark Library.

For more information contact Maria Erb, academic technology services, at x8841 or erb@up.edu.

New Speaker Series Kicks Off With Eric Anctil, Sept. 15

September 9, 2016

anctil-copy A new speaker series titled “UP Crossroads: Conversations at the Intersection of Teaching and Emerging Technology” debuts on Thursday, September 15, Eric Anctil, education. An entertaining and lively speaker, Anctil will engage the audience with a forward look at likely scenarios as robots, virtual reality, and cultural shifts collide to form a new terrain for learners. The conversation takes place at 3 p.m. in the Parberry Room on the second floor of the Clark Library. Light refreshments will be served.

The series continues on October 6 with a conversation on “Accessibility and Teaching Frameworks for Inclusion” led by Melanie Gangle, accessible education services. Dates for the spring semester series of conversations will be announced soon. Sponsored by Academic Technology Services in collaboration with the Clark Library Digital Lab.

For more information contact Maria Erb, academic technology services, at 8841 or erb@up.edu.

UP TechTalk Special Series

September 2, 2016

kahn UP TechTalk is back with new episodes for Fall 2016. The bi-monthly podcast, cohosted by Ben Kahn (pictured) and Maria Erb of academic technology services, features faculty guests and explores the use of technology in the classroom one conversation at a time. Visit sites.up.edu/techtalk for episodes and subscription options.

UP TechTalk is proud to premiere a special series on Friday, September 2, with a new podcast series, “The Future of Learning.” The series examines future trends likely to reshape the face of higher education. Guests include academics, futurists, ethicists, and other forward-thinking educators from UP and around the country. Topics include: how the workplace of tomorrow affects the classroom of today; the educator’s role in creating a New World Order; what humans do well; and more. Watch out for new episodes the first Friday of each month during Fall semester. Visit this link for more information.

New Tech Talk Podcasts

November 6, 2015

This week from the Teaching and Learning Collaborative: Shiley School of Engineering professors Tammy VanDeGrift and Niki Schulz appeared on the UP Tech Talk podcast to discuss their experiences using instructional media to “flip” the classroom and create active learning opportunities during class sessions. Go to the TLC blog to stream, download, or subscribe to the podcast, or offer your own take on the flipped classroom model and active learning.

Contact Maria Erb, information services, at erb@up.edu, or Ben Kahn, information services, at kahn@up.edu.

Campus Media in the Classroom, Sept. 15

September 11, 2015

Faculty who would like to incorporate new media technologies into their teaching, or are looking for ideas on how to create multimedia assignments in the classroom are invited to “Campus Media in the Classroom” on Tuesday, September 15, 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the Clark Library Digital Lab.

Talks from faculty and staff will focus on campus resources, services, and support which are available for a wide variety of media-centered projects. Faculty can also tour the library’s Digital Lab and the video and audio production studios, learn how to build students’ multimedia skills through assignments that can be incorporated into every discipline, and more. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Sponsored by the Clark Library, Academic Technology Services, and the Teaching and Learning Collaborative. For more information contact Maria Erb, information services, at 8841 or erb@up.edu.

Moodle training and drop-in hours

August 21, 2015

Academic Technology Services (ATS) have completed upgrades to UP’s Moodle environment. To support faculty with their Fall ’15 Moodle courses, ATS will be staffing drop-in lab hours for support and training. We will be available in Franz Hall 10 the week prior to classes starting and the first week of classes Monday to Thursday.

Drop In Hours:

Monday August 24 – Thursday, August 27 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Monday August 31 – Thursday, September 3 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

After September 7, you can attend a scheduled Moodle training.To reserve your spot in an upcoming training session, please visit: https://sites.up.edu/vlc/workshops/

If you can’t make one of the reserved times please contact Ben Kahn at kahn@up.edu to schedule a one-on-one professional development for Moodle and other academic technologies.

Academic Technology Roundtable Call for Proposals

July 17, 2015

The academic technology services office is seeking proposals for the 2015/16 Academic Technology Roundtable, according to Sam Williams, information services. The Academic Technology Roundtable is open to all full-time faculty at the University of Portland. The roundtable will collaboratively research emerging and existing technology tools and plan for the implementation of academic technology for the UP community. Through the implementation of focused classroom technology projects, and the systematic analysis of student achievement, this group will investigate innovative teaching practice through the wise integration of technology.

ATR Fellows will participate in the roundtable for one year by attending monthly gatherings, contributing timely project updates, and writing an occasional blog post/podcast guest spot for the Tech Talk website.

To apply, complete the online application form at this link. Completed applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18. Successful applicants will be notified if they are selected by Friday, October 2. The roundtable begins in October with introductions of the ATR Fellows and the opportunity for each fellow to talk about his or her project.

To learn more about past projects visit https://sites.up.edu/atr/. For more information contact Williams at williasa@up.edu.