Distributed Learning Tools for Faculty

Jonathan Smith, Distributed Learning Architect, will software which provides a web annotation system that lets students take and organize notes linked to web based resources. Features of the software can be used to submit work to an instructor for review and comment or can allow a group of students to work collaboratively on a shared project.

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1:00p - 2:00p

New Reference Classroom
University Library Room 2699A
2nd Floor: 2East

Advanced Blackboard Training

If you’re familiar with Blackboard’s basic document-publishing features, this workshop offers hands-on experience in more advanced features (use of the gradebook, creating surveys and quizzes, use of HTML, general course configuration). We will discuss related copyright issues, the Acrobat PDF format, and how to encourage participation in Blackboard-based discussions.

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3:00p - 5:00p

Windows Lab
University Library Room B178
Floor: Basement

Beginning Blackboard Training

Blackboard offers an easy-to-use Web interface for you and your students to share information over the Northwestern University network. Blackboard eases the publishing of course materials, promotes active learning, aids recordkeeping and evaluations, and provides a venue for secure communications. Learn to build and manage a complete course on the Web. No Web publishing experience required.

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3:00p - 5:00p

Windows Lab
University Library Room B178
Floor: Basement

The Graduate School, with support from Information Technology and the University Library, is in the process of conducting an extended electronic dissertations pilot project, to create mechanisms for NU doctoral students to submit their dissertations in electronic form and for the University to archive them in that form. The project has developed specifications for the format of electronic dissertations, drafted new standards for Northwestern dissertations in electronic form, and provided grad student workshops to familiarize dissertation authors with the software techniques involved. Michelle Citron, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, will show online some of the results of the pilot's efforts so far, and lead discussion on the many aspects of the dissertation process affected by changes in technology.

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12:30p - 1:30p

New Reference Classroom
University Library Room 2699A
2nd Floor: 2East

In a NU collaboration between the Searle Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Technologies, this workshop is designed to provide faculty members with the opportunity to explore the use of new technology in their teaching. It will offer participants hands-on experience in using technology to enhance the student learning experience in their classroom, regardless of discipline. Workshop objectives: Examine ways in which technology can be used to enhance instruction and achieve course objectives; Provide examples of how technology is currently being used to meet educational objectives; Provide hands-on experience with the basic tools and processes for transforming course material into web-ready documents. Meet other colleagues interested in the utilization of technology for academic purposes; Acquaint faculty with the range and availability of "smart" classrooms at Northwestern; and provide faculty with a sense of empowerment in using technology.

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3:00p - 6:00p

IT Core Learning - TBA
To be held in Annenberg

Learn to digitize and edit video with easy-to-use iMovie software and gain skills necessary to create QuickTime and Real Video. Includes a basic introduction to digitizing hardware and terminology..

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3:00p - 4:30p

University Library Room 2619, 2nd Floor: 2East