Archive for October, 2010
WestGrid Coast2Coast Series
Posted by Tyler Heaton in Events, videoconferencing on October 22nd, 2010
Join experts from across Canada this Spring as they discuss and explore important topics on complex networks in science and technology.
All WestGrid events are hosted by the CRDC in our Learning Lab inside L1126. If you are interested in attending, please contact our office by phone at 403-380-1856 or email tyler.heaton@uleth.ca
The next event is Feb.21, 2012 from 12:30 – 13:30 titled Aging in Individuals and Populations/Mathematical Modeling
AU Open Access Week October 18 -22, 2010
The objective of AU’s Open Access Week is to promote understanding, adoption, use and production of open access resources for formal and informal teaching and learning. AU is presenting a series of five noon-hour webcasts exploring major issues and opportunities presented by open access. Each session will feature an internationally known promoter and developer of open access resources, research or ideas.
Noon hour webcasts will include the following presentations:
Monday, October 18
Using Open Production of Course Content to make a Difference
Dr. Wayne Mackintosh
Noon to 1 pm Mountain Time (Canada)
Tuesday, October 19
Open Opportunity through Open Scholarship and Open Publication
Dr. Frits Pannekoek
Noon to 1 pm Mountain Time (Canada)
Wednesday, October 20
Open Educational Resources and Copyright
Dr. Rory McGreal
Noon to 1 pm Mountain Time (Canada)
Thursday, October 21
Managing and Learning in MOOCs (massive open online courses)
George Siemens
Noon to 1 pm Mountain Time (Canada)
Friday, October 22
Panel on Open Library, Scholarship and Learning at Athabasca University
Dr. Terry Anderson, Dr. Cindy Ives, Tony Tin, Colin Elliott
Noon to 1 pm Mountain Time (Canada)
For more information, please contact Colin Elliott – coline@athabascau.ca – or visit the AU Open Access site:
http://openaccess.athabascau.ca/events.php
These noon hour sessions can also be viewed within the CRDC (L1126). Join us for some great presentations and some great discussion. Please email us if you will be joining us.
Fall 2010 Convocation Ceremony Live Video Stream
Posted by craig.brouwer in Convocation, Events on October 12th, 2010
If you are unable to attend the Fall 2010 Convocation Ceremony in person you can watch the live video stream here:
The Live Video Stream will be available Saturday October 16th at 10:00am
Presidential Installation Ceremony Live Video Stream
Posted by craig.brouwer in Uncategorized on October 12th, 2010
If you are unable to attend the Presidential Installation in person you can watch the live video stream here:
The Live Video Stream will be available Friday October 15th at 2:00pm
IT: Classroom Technology Training: Computer
Posted by craig.brouwer in 21st Century Teaching and Learning, CRDC, FAQ, Instructors, Teaching and Learning, Technology and Teaching, video on October 7th, 2010
This video provides instruction on how to start up the classroom computer, log in, and access your files.
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IT: Classroom Technology Training: Crestron Controller
Posted by craig.brouwer in 21st Century Teaching and Learning, CRDC, FAQ, Teaching and Learning, Technology and Teaching, video on October 7th, 2010
This video provides instruction on how to use the Crestron touch panel to control the technology in the classroom. It covers the set up and use of the Data Projector, Audio System and Microphones, and DVD and VCR controls.