Teaching Well with Technology

Streaming Media for Your Courses (Part I)

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Standish Room

In this session we explore the possibilities for innovative and creative uses of media resources in the classroom. Participants will observe and experience examples of student engagement through easy-to-use technologies.

Streaming Media for Your Courses (Part II)

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Social Science 251

Format: Open House in ITLAL. Are you weary of keeping track of the CD’s, DVD’s and Videocassettes you need to show in class? What if you could transfer your media into digital files, edit into clips, and view them through PowerPoint or as streamable files from your course website? Please schedule a 15-minute appointment with an ITLAL staff member to discuss your specific needs. ITLAL will have staff members available throughout this time period to talk with you about your specific media needs. Be sure to bring some materials that you want to convert.

How to Create a “Smart” Grade Book in Excel

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 1:00 – 5:00 PM

University Library B16 (Recently relocated)

Learn this trick once and you’ll never again need to labor over your tiny calculator the night before grades are due. ITLAL will have staff members available throughout this time period to show you how to set up a spread sheet with formulas for automatic grade calculations.

What’s a Wiki, and How Can You Teach with It?

Monday, October 22, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Terrace Lounge

Format: Presentation and Discussion. You’ve seen Wikipedia, and possibly even used it. Certainly your students use it. What makes Wikis so enticing for students is the idea of participatory construction of knowledge. The technology brings to the surface a reality that is often hidden from students: real learning is interactive and social. Would your students benefit from having this tool as a way of learning? In this session we’ll see some examples of Wikis, hear from UAlbany Wiki users, and discuss best practices. Bring your curiosity and questions.