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ATSI Presents Webinar Wednesdays, Moodle Mondays This Summer

July 24, 2020

Academic technology services & innovation will be offering a weekly series of “Wednesday Webinars” and “Moodle Mondays” to support faculty who are preparing for hybrid and online instruction this fall. UP faculty can find all session times, details, and RSVP forms on the Hybrid & Online Basecamp Moodle page.

  • Wed. 7/29 – Are you wary of “Zoom fatigue?” ATSI instructional designer Maria Erb will facilitate this discussion focused on strategies to beat the Zoom blues. We’ll discuss how well-planned asynchronous activities and a class structure that is designed for the online medium can help you create a great learning environment at distance.
  • Wed. 8/5 – With final exams slated to be online and de-densified classrooms on campus, please join ATSI for this session on administering assessments via the Moodle Quiz module. We’ll discuss how to create or import questions, review available quiz options, show how to meet accommodation needs, and review the Proctorio digital proctoring tool.
  • Moodle Mondays: Mondays starting 7/13 through 8/10 – ATSI technical support specialist Dawn Lloyd will host drop-in “office hours” style sessions for any Moodle questions, queries or how-tos. Faculty can drop in for one-on-one help on Moodle issues large or small.

For more information contact ATSI at atsi@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-13-2020, 07-27-2020, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Information Services, Uncategorized Tagged With: Academic Technology Services & Innovations, Dawn Lloyd, Maria Erb

“Taking On The Digitocracy” With UPCrossroads

October 12, 2018

“Taking on the Digitocracy” is the theme for the new season of UPCrossroads, the thought-provoking discussion series that tackles topics at the intersection of teaching and technology. Anne Santiago, political science, will lead a roundtable exchange on “Media Literacy and Digital Citizenry” on Friday, October 26, at 3 p.m., in the Digital Lab of the Clark Library. All are invited to attend and participate.  Refreshments will be provided.

UPCrossroads is sponsored by Academic Technology Services and Innovation in collaboration with the Clark Library. For accommodations, please contact Maria Erb at x8841.

Filed Under: 10-15-2018, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Information Services Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Anne Santiago, Maria Erb

Announcing Moodle Bootcamp, Jan. 11, 12

January 6, 2017

moodle-camop-copy2The academic technology services office will present its first Teaching With Technology event of spring 2017 on Wednesday, January 11 and Thursday, January 12, in the Clark Library digital lab. “Moodle Bootcamp” take place both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ben Kahn and Maria Erb will be on hand to facilitate professional development on the use of the Moodle LMS for teaching and learning. Faculty can drop in for an hour to brainstorm an idea or stay for the whole day to work on courses. Bring any materials, images, and resources you want to use. Topics such as course design, the gradebook, assignments, and forums will be covered. Moodle newbies and veterans alike are welcome.

To find out more and RSVP please visit the Teaching and Learning website.

For more information contact Kahn at kahn@up.edu.

Filed Under: 01-09-2017, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Information Services Tagged With: Ben Kahn, Information Services, Maria Erb, Moodle Bootcamp

Teaching With Technology Workshop: Oct. 5

September 23, 2016

otbs-logoThe 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.

Filed Under: 09-26-2016, Academic Technology Services, Academics Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Maria Erb, On The Bluff Studios, Teaching With Technology Workshop

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

September 9, 2016

anctil-copyA 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.

Filed Under: 09-12-2016, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Information Services Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Eric Anctil, Maria Erb

UP TechTalk Special Series

September 2, 2016

kahnUP 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.

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Information Services Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Ben Kahn, Maria Erb, UP Tech Talk Podcast

New Tech Talk Podcasts

November 6, 2015

staff & faculty portraits

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.

Filed Under: 11-09-2015, Academic Technology Services, Academics Tagged With: Ben Kahn, Maria Erb, Niki Schulz, Tammy VanDeGrift, Teaching and Learning Collaborative

UP Filmmakers Take Note

September 25, 2015

staff & faculty portraits
staff & faculty portraits

All faculty, staff, and student filmmakers are invited to stop by the Clark Library digital lab to learn more about the 3rd Annual Kate Regan Film Festival and the new 48-Hour Film A-Thon. Information sessions for both events will be held on Tuesday, October 6, at 2 p.m., in the digital lab. Actors, directors, musicians, writers, and videographers will be making a complete film in 48 hours during Halloween weekend with a big screen premiere in November. The entire UP community is invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Kate Regan Film Festival. Come find out how you can be a part of both events.

For more information contact Maria Erb, information services, at erb@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-21-2015, 09-28-2015, Campus Services, Information Services Tagged With: Information Services, Maria Erb

Campus Media in the Classroom, Sept. 15

September 11, 2015

staff & faculty portraits
staff & faculty portraits

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.

Filed Under: 09-14-2015, Academic Technology Services, Academics Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Campus Media in the Classroom, Maria Erb

Making An iBook With iBooks Author, May 28

May 25, 2015

pappas copyFaculty, staff, and students who would like to learn to create multi-touch iBooks using iBooks Author are invited to attend a free worksop on Thursday, May 28, at 10 a.m., in the Digital Lab of the Clark Library, with Peter Pappas, education (pictured). Refreshments will be served.

Pappas has published six of his own iBooks and helped his students publish two more. For more information on iBooks Author click here: http://bit.ly/iba-class. This will be a hands-on workshop and all are invited to bring content to work with, such as text files, images, or videos. Participants will leave with a demonstration iBook and the confidence to keep going.

The workshop is sponsored by academic technology services and the Clark Library. For more information contact Maria Erb, information services, at 8841 or erb@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-25-2015, Academics, Campus Services, Information Services, Library Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Clark Library, Information Services, Maria Erb, Peter Pappas

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