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See how you can get your own Flip video camcorder!
Featured TLRC Video: Enhancing Online Courses With Conference Calls
After you view this brief video,
you may want to know more about enhancing an online course with the use
of a free conference call. It's much, much easier than you think!
Highly recommended!
Featured Video: Visualizing Statistics In A Completely New Way
Watch this video on "TED" to get an idea how the visualization of video is changing. You will be amazed. Highly recommended!
March 25 (Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00, a “Camtasia/Flip Camcorder” session)
"Your Produced Video In A PowerPoint Presentation"
You can create and edit video, from start to finish, with the Flip video
camcorder and Camtasia software. In this workshop, we'll insert produced
video in a Powerpoint presentation. You'll be able to create your own
video for use in any Powerpoint presentation.
You'll be able to distribute your Powerpoint presentation and any
associated video files as a "Zip" file for students to access in Moodle.
Seats are limited; pre-registration is required by March 23: Send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
Eligibility For Winning Your Own "FLIP" Video Camcorder
Full-time ULM faculty and staff who participate in 3 TLRC
"Camtasia/Flip Camcorder" sessions between February 13, 2009 to early December
2009 are eligible to win one of 15 "Flip" video camcorders. If more
than 15 people are eligible, a drawing will be held in early
December of 2009. Just register and attend designated "Flip/Camtasia"
workshop sessions; the "Flip/Camtasia" workshops will be offered throughout the
year. (Workshops that were offered before February 13, 2009 do NOT
count for eligibility; it's a "clean slate" for everyone!)
March 11, 2009 (Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30)
Presenters: Gary Ratcliff, Art; Veronica Lewis, Psychology
"Relaxation And Creativity With Clay", a workshop hosted by the ULM Art
Department, will allow you to find your "inner artist" while relaxing
with colleagues. Find relief for stress through this
get-your-hands-muddy, 1-hour workshop. Seats are limited;
pre-registration is required by March 9: Send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
You will receive email confirmation with details about the location.
March 11, 2009 (Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00, a “Camtasia/Flip Camcorder” session)
"Creating MP3 Audio Files", a hands-on workshop, allows you to easily
create audio files using the "Flip" video camcorder. You will be able to
save the audio portion of a video clip (the technical term is "demux")
as an "mp3" audio file, a universal audio file that can be used in
Moodle and for "podcasting".
The Flip video camera has a built-in USB cable connection, allowing your
computer to directly access video files. The video files can then be
edited in "Camtasia", a video software toolkit. You can use Camtasia to
edit and produce video clips as well as create audio files. You'll be
able to use Camtasia to create your own "mp3" files. It's very easy to
upload an mp3 audio file in Moodle for students to access. Seats are
limited; pre-registration is required by March 9: Send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
You will receive email confirmation with details about the location.
March 13, 2009 (Friday, 10:00 - 11:00, a “Camtasia/Flip Camcorder” session)
Presenter: Mariette Moroun, Math Department
"Moodle, Minimally", a hands-on workshop, allows you to use Moodle, minimally,
to support courses that you teach face-to-face. In other words, you can
use the BARE MINIMUM features of Moodle for any of your courses. Expect
an EXTREMELY BASIC orientation to Moodle. You'll be able to put the
course syllabus online, provide students with ways to contact you,
inform them of office hours, post any class policies, add links to
online resources you recommend, provide specific examples or images,
and allow students to access any files you think are
important for students to have. It's much easier than you
think!
If you know nothing about Moodle, this workshop will give you a very basic orientation. Seats are
limited; pre-registration is required by March 11: Send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
You will receive email confirmation with details about the location.
March 13, 2009 (Friday, 11:00 - 12:00, a “Camtasia/Flip Camcorder” session)
"Producing Your Own Online Video Within 29 Minutes!" During this intermediate skill session, expect to:
- Create your own video file using the easy-to-use "Flip" video camcorder.
- Copy your own video file (an .AVI video file) to your computer.
- Edit that video file
using "Camtasia", a great video editing application toolkit. All
faculty can get Camtasia software for use on their office computers.
It's an amazing tool for producing multimedia.
- Produce the video so that it can be used online.
- Upload the video to your own free ULM website. (You only need to know your login and password for your ULM email.)
- Provide a link to the video from Moodle, an email message, a document, or a presentation.
A handout will be provided. Expect to use the "split", "delete", "transition", "call out", and
"produce" features. Who said that making online video was hard to do? Seats are limited; pre-registration is required by March 11:
Send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
You will receive email confirmation with details about the location.
March 18, 2009 (Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00, a “Camtasia/Flip Camcorder” session)
"Your Own Video Clips" Video is easy to create with the Flip video
camcorder; connecting the "Flip" to a computer with a USB cable is all
that it takes! In this workshop, we'll use some of the features in the
Camtasia program to edit video you create with a Flip video camcorder.
Expect to use the "split", "delete", "transition", "call out", and
"produce" features. This is fun! You'll be able to provide video to your
students. Seats are limited; pre-registration is required by March 16:
Send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
You will receive email confirmation with details about the location.
TLRC Workshop: March 5, 2009 (Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00), a “Camtasia/Flip Camcorder” session)
Presenters: Kathie Smart, Math; Mike Beutner, ELC
"Using "Flip" Video For Developing Math Content",
a hands-on workshop for Math instructors, shows how to create
video clips for video production of online content. Participants will
be able to create, edit, and produce video that can be used
online.
The Flip video camera has a built-in USB cable connection, allowing your
computer to directly access video files. The video files can then be
edited in "Camtasia", a video software toolkit. (This particular session was requested by five ULM math instructors.)
TRLC Workshop: "Making A Video Slide Show With Camtasia and the
"Flip" Camcorder" (Flip/Camtasia)
Friday, February 13, 2009, 10-11 AM, Strauss Hall Lab 151
SUMMARY: Use the easy-to-use Flip video camcorder and Camtasia to make
a slide show video. It's easy! Here's a brief slide show movie example:
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/2009/vid/js-a/js-a.html
WHAT YOU NEED: Basic computer skills are all you need. If you have a USB
flash drive, bring it.
WHAT YOU GET: Handout and all files are provided. This workshop counts
towards eligibility in a "FLIP" video drawing in early December of 2009;
participating in 3 "Flip/Camtasia" workshops makes you eligible to win a
"Flip" video camcorder in a drawing of 15 Flip video camcorders in early
December of 2009.
Name Tag:
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/bin/name--tag.ppt
Download
this 30 megabyte raw video clip in this way: Right-click on the
link below and click on Save Target As or Save Link As". Save it to
your computer and open the file in Camtasia.
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/2009/clip.avi
HOW TO REGISTER: Please send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
TLRC Workshop: "Your Own ULM Webpage Online In Minutes!"
Friday, February 13, 2009, 11-12 AM, Strauss Hall Lab 151
SUMMARY: You will have your own ULM webpage online before this session
is over, using a template that you'll edit. View the unedited online example:
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/template/
WHAT YOU NEED: You need the login and password for your ULM email
account. Basic computer skills are sufficient. Bring a USB flash drive
if you have one.
WHAT YOU GET: A handout and all files will be provided.
DETAILS: In this hands-on session, you will use free tools to edit and
then upload your webpage to your free ULM website account. All ULM
faculty, staff, and students have a personal website. You will edit a
template file and upload it to your online account, making your webpage
accessible on the Internet.
1. During this hands-on session, you will download, "unzip", and edit
the webpage template: http://ulm.edu/tlrc/template/website.zip
2. You will use a free HTML editor to edit your HTML document:
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/zip/kompozer.zip
3. You will "upload" your file to your online account with a free "FTP"
utility:
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/kompozer/kompozer-0.7.10-win32.zip?use_mirror=ovh
4. You will get everything you need to edit your webpage.
5. A handout will be provided.
Name Tag:
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/bin/name--tag.ppt
HOW TO REGISTER: Please send an email message to Bethany Sartori, TLRC
Events Coordinator: sartorba@tribe.ulm.edu
Feed Your Brain
If you can find a few minutes, read this 15-page journal article about
how we think and make decisions. You will be surprised what these
researchers have discovered. Amazing!
Dijksterhuis, A., & Nordgren, L.F. (2006). A Theory of Unconscious
Thought. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 1, 95-109
Feedback
On the right border, you should see a new feedback
button. This allows for helpful suggestions using a free
online voting application. Authors of winning suggestions will be
awarded!
Workshop
Training Program Webmaster/Webmistress
training sessions will be offered during Spring Semester 2009
for
designated faculty or staff who need to update and maintain a
ULM-based website (Department, Program, Unit). Get details.
1. ULM
hosts the third Northeast
Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (NELATM)
Mini-Conference
on Saturday, February 28, 2009. This event "allows teachers to share,
learn, and discover unique techniques that inspire students". Hundreds
of teachers attended this event last year.
Call for Presenters: http://www.ulm.edu/~esmith/nelatm/miniconference/MiniConferencePresentation_Proposal_form.doc
Registration Form: http://www.ulm.edu/~esmith/nelatm/miniconference/NELATM_MINI-CONF_FORM.doc |
How To Contact The Teaching and
Learning Resource Center (TLRC)
The
best way to contact the Teaching and Learning Resource Center (TLRC) is
by email. Send an email to beutner@ulm.edu
For workshop registration, please register
for workshops online using the easy-to-use online registration bulletin
board.
"The purpose of the
Teaching and Learning Center is to assist faculty and organizational
units at the University of Louisiana at Monroe with innovative and
effective strategies that support learning."
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and related professional development activities. Please
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| Time |
Friday,
November 21,
2008, 11:00-12:00, Strauss Computer Lab 151. (Maximum of 20 people. Please
register first.) |
| Workshop |
Faculty/Staff:
Have Your
Own ULM Personal Website Online in 45 Minutes! View the
sample webpage template now!
Zip file of template: http://ulm.edu/tlrc/template/website.zip
Kompozer HTML Editor: http://ulm.edu/tlrc/zip/kompozer.zip |
| Type |
Hands-on workshop. All files will be
provided. |
| Level |
Only basic computer skills are
required. |
| Recommended |
1. Bring a "USB flash drive"
for storage of your files.
2. Bring your ULM login and password for your ULM email account.
3. If you have an image file of yourself, bring it. Or, locate an image
of yourself that is available online. |
| Description |
You
can edit a webpage "template" and have it online within 45 minutes. In
this hands-on technology session, you will edit a webpage and
"upload" it to your personal ULM faculty or staff account.
It's
not hard. Only free software tools will be used.No costs are
involved.
If
you have files you want to share with students online, you
can store the files on your own ULM website. Once the files
are
online, you can provide your students links to the files in
many
different and convenient ways.
|
| Files
& Handout |
All
workshop files will be provided. A handout will be provided. View the sample webpage
template now. |
| Register |
Click here to
register for this workshop by November 19. |
|
Time |
Friday, November
14, 2008, 11:30 - 12:15, Strauss Computer Lab 151. (Maximum of
20 people. Please
register first.) |
| Workshop |
E-Portfolio
Hands-On: Demonstration and Application
(Intermediate) |
| Type |
Hands-on workshop. Bring a sandwich or your
meal! All files used during the
workshop will be
provided. |
| Level |
Intermediate computer skills are
required. |
| Recommended |
Bring a "USB flash drive"
for storage of your files. |
| Description |
During this 45-minute hands-on informal
workshop, you will be able
to create your own E-Portfolio using the sample files provided. You
will learn how to link from a slide to another slide, how to link from
a slide to any type of file, and how to link to any website in
Powerpoint.
We will consider how an E-Portfolio can benefit
the ways students can produce and present their work using only
Powerpoint skills. This skill can be used in any type
of
online course.
This
is an INTERMEDIATE workshop. Feel free to share any ideas you
think are possible to make online instruction a better learning
experience.
An
E-Portfolio Template (Made In Powerpoint)
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/zip/CORS456--PORTFOLIO--YourFirstName-YourLastName-ThisSemester-ThisYear.zip
After you "unzip" this file, you will see a folder
with 9 linked files.
Click on the file that has the word "PORTFOLIO" in the file name; this
file has directions. Basically, this "E-Portfolio" is an
interactive
way to view any type of digital work, elegantly. Any part can be
edited.
Here is a DETAILED example of a similar electronic
portfolio:
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/Firstname-Lastname---Signature-Piece-CORS-567.zip
And, this interactive visual tutorial describes how to edit the example
listed directly above:
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/vid/E-Folio/Signature-Piece--08.htm
Students can create a "menu" of their work on the first slide.
Interactive hyperlinks allow a user to view linked slides; each slide
has a link to a file. It's quite easy to use for any type of
curriculum.
In essence, these examples use a Powerpoint presentation to dynamically
link to slides, files, and to website links. It's elegant and easy to
customize. And, it's not hard to do. Taking a workshop is highly
recommended.
The big advantage of an E-Portfolio is
to conveniently arrange complex content and files of
any kind into an interactive and professional-looking presentation.
|
| Files
& Handout |
Files
and a handout will be provided. You are encouraged to adapt the files
any way you like without restriction. |
| Register |
Click here to
register for this workshop by November 12.
Participation is documented. |
|
Time |
Tuesday,
November 11, 2008, 2:00 - 2:45, Filhiol Hall 211. (Maximum of
20 people. Please
register first.) |
| Workshop |
Brainstorming: Sophisticated
Online Teaching Strategies (Intermediate) |
| Type |
Hands-on workshop. Bring a sandwich or have
some snacks that will
be provided during this workshop. All files used during the
workshop will be
provided. |
| Level |
Intermediate computer skills are
required. |
| Recommended |
Bring a "USB flash drive"
for storage of your files. |
| Description |
During this 45-minute hands-on workshop in
a small computer
lab, we will discuss ways to enhance online instruction that goes
beyond the posting of quizzes, forums, and
announcements.
Share your ideas.
This
is an INTERMEDIATE workshop. Feel free to share any ideas you
think are possible to make online instruction a better learning
experience.
|
| Files
& Handout |
This is
a particularly informal and open-ended session that may not involve
files or a handout. |
| Register |
Click here to
register for this workshop by November 9.
Participation is documented. |
|
Time |
Friday,
November 7, 2008,
11:15 - 12:00, Strauss Computer Lab 151. (Maximum of 20 people. Please
register first.) |
| Workshop |
Brown
Bag Lab Session: Basic Powerpoint With Images (Basic) |
| Type |
Hands-on workshop. Bring a sandwich! All
files used during the workshop will be
provided. |
| Level |
Only
basic computer skills are
required. |
| Recommended |
Bring a "USB flash drive"
for storage of your files. |
| Description |
During this 45-minute hands-on workshop in
a computer lab, you will
create a Powerpoint presentation with images that you will
find
online. You will identify, manipulate, and insert the images into your
slides. It's a step-by-step process. The pace will be "nice and easy"
in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Once you create your Powerpoint file, you can use it in many different
ways, for many different purposes.
This
is a BASIC workshop. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to
participate. "Fancy features" will NOT be discussed during this
particular workshop. All content is designed to be practical and
useful. Expect to ask questions. A prize will be awarded to
the
"best volunteer".
|
| Files
& Handout |
All
workshop files will be provided. A handout will be provided. |
| Register |
Click here to
register for this workshop by November 5.
Participation is documented. |
| Time |
Friday, October 24,
2008, 10:45 - 11:30 AM, Strauss Computer Lab 151. (Maximum of 20
people. Please
register first.) |
| Workshop |
Faculty/Staff: Your
Own Website in 45 Minutes! View
the
sample webpage template now! |
| Type |
Hands-on workshop. All files will be
provided. |
| Level |
Only basic computer skills are
required. |
| Recommended |
1. Bring a "USB flash drive"
for storage of your files.
2. Bring your ULM login and password for your ULM email account.
3. If you have an image file of yourself, bring it. Or, locate an image
of yourself that is available online. |
| Description |
You
can edit a webpage "template" and have it online within 45 minutes. In
this hands-on technology session, you will edit a webpage and
"upload" it to your personal ULM faculty or staff account.
It's
not hard. Only free software tools will be used.No costs are
involved.
If
you have files you want to share with students online, you
can store the files on your own ULM website. Once the files
are
online, you can provide your students links to the files in
many
different and convenient ways.
|
| Files
& Handout |
All
workshop files will be provided. A handout will be provided. View the sample webpage
template now. |
| Register |
Click here to
register for this workshop. |
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Spring
2009 Website Maintenance Training
In Spring of 2009, an integrated series of 5
consecutive weekly Webmaster/Webmistress
training sessions will be offered for designated faculty
or staff who need practical training in updating/maintaining
an
existing ULM-based website. The number of participants will
be limited to 12 people; those who
need training and can
commit to all sessions will have priority. Final
confirmed registration for this training will take place during
University Week 2009. You may pre-register by
posting to the TLRC bulletin board used for
registering workshops.
This
is a partial list of TLRC workshops being planned in the future as
workshops during the academic year and during University Week:
- Instead
of hands-on workshops, some workshops
could simply expose faculty to new concepts, technologies, ideas, etc.
For example, "ted.com", is an
outstanding website.
- Second Life.
- Examining conflicting student views of a course
experience in large classes, using different instructional
formats.
- Promoting Collegiality”.
- Encouraging critical thinking skills in
students.
- A variety of Moodle sessions, at all
levels of familiarity. (See "Moodle
Buddies".)
- Assessment and evaluation and how this promotes
quality.
- A series of Camtasia sessions will be
offered. “How
to Convert PowerPoint and Other Files to Video.” will be one workshop.
- Service-Learning,
- Strategies
and methods for enhancing online courses. One very inexpensive
and
convenient strategy is to use phone teleconferencing using a
free
online service (http://www.freeconference.com)
that connects an entire class together.
This has been used very successfully in
an online class.
- Using Flash, an authoring tool of interactive
online content.
- Using ULM Library digital resources.
- Practical, tried-and-proven teaching strategies
that really work.
- "Geogebra", a free program that allows students
to visualize math functions. (Try several Geogebra math applet examples.)
- Scholarly publishing sessions
- Grant networking sessions.
- “Culinary collaborative
conduits” – i.e., lunchtime sessions that will offer participants a
choice of
tables (perhaps at Schultze or in the faculty room of the SUB) at which
different
moderators would sit. This would enable participants to meet other and
share
their interests, potentially facilitating collaboration. Lunch could be
brought
(brown bag) or purchased for $5. Different topics could be presented at
one lunch meeting. Topics could be repeated. Roundtables would be
wonderful for
this. Moderators/Presenters could get free lunch by way of
thanks.
- A session or sessions by the Provost on tenure
and promotion.
- Other previous sessions offered in the past by
the TLRC are under review. A finalized draft of
University Week activities will be presented to the Provost for
approval.
- Building PowerPoint lectures and audio
shows for Moodle.
- Using "Hot Potatoes" utilities to build
flashcards, vocabulary-based crossword puzzles, and
pre-quizzes.
- A
complete series of workshops on using "Camtasia", a versatile and
powerful video capture and editing application that is
particularly well suited for authoring multimedia.
- Recording and editing classroom
lectures.
- "Electronic Portfolios Using Powerpoint".
- Moodle: "Getting
Groups Involved".
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| USEFUL RESOURCES |
A Great Online Organizer http://simplegtd.com/
This
simple and free online organizer can change the way you organize the
tasks in your life. It's so easy to use. Simplicity is the key
feature of this tool. You can access your list of things to do
from any computer using your login and password. Very highly
recommended! | Your Own Online Calendar http://30boxes.com/
This is a highly rated, free, and simple online calendar application. |
Math Applets Made With "Geogebra"
These interactive examples were made with the
free application called Geogebra. http://geogebra.org
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Faculty/Staff Personal Website
Template http://ulm.edu/tlrc/template/
Faculty and staff at ULM can adapt this webpage during a brief TLRC
workshop. This means anyone can have a personal online webpage within
45 minutes. If your Department or unit wants a special session, that
can be arranged.
Fall Semester 2008 ULM Academic
Calendar ULM-Academic-Calendar-Fall-Semester-2008---03.xls
Download
this Excel file. It is a calendar for the 2008 fall semester.
You can edit this calendar in order to plan
and organize course activities and assignments for
each of your courses. When you save an edited version, you can "upload"
it to your own website (yes, all faculty
and staff do have a ULM website!), email the file as an attachment, or
put it on Moodle for your online students. You can even post
the calendar on your door. Very convenient.
Customize
Your Own 12-month Planning Calendar (1-page
Printout) Yearly-Planning-Calendar.xls
Download
this Excel file. It is a simple calendar that you can print
out that includes the next 12 months. Use it for planning each
of your long-term projects. When you print it out, you will have a
convenient single page 12-month calendar that begins this
month.
Customize
Your Own 3-month Planning Calendar (1-page Printout)
3-Month-Planning-Calendar.xls
Download
this Excel file. It is a simple calendar that you can print
out that
includes the next 3 months. Use it for planning each of
your projects. When you print it out, you will have a
convenient single page 3-month calendar that begins this
month.
Class Name Tag
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/bin/name--tag.ppt
Download
this single Powerpoint slide. After you edit it, print it out and fold
it. This name tag really helps you and
other students learn names, breaking down social barriers
quickly.
Also, you can use the name tag for attendance purposes.
"Jeopardy-Style"
Application http://ulm.edu/~beutner/ws/ppt/Interactive-Class-Quiz-11.ppt
Download
this Powerpoint file and customize it for your courses. Similar to
Jeopardy, you can review key concepts with this application.
Sample
Syllabus http://ulm.edu/tlrc/syllabus_template.doc
This is the original syllabus template, for your
reference.
MERLOT Journal of Online Learning
and Teaching (JOLT) http://jolt.merlot.org/index.html
This is "a free and open resource designed
primarily for faculty and students of higher education.
The MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT) is a
peer-reviewed, online publication addressing the scholarly use of
multimedia resources in education.
The objectives of JOLT are to:
- Enable faculty to use
technology effectively in teaching and learning by learning from a
community of researchers and scholars;
- Enable academic programs
to design and deploy academic technology to optimize teaching and
learning;
- Build a community around
the research and scholarly use of multimedia educational resources."
What Works In Classroom
Instruction (Free Book) http://www.mcrel.org/PDF/Instruction/5992TG_What_Works.pdf
This
is an amazing compilation of research data
about instructional
strategies that have the most impact on student
achievement. This highly-regarded federal study
commissioned
by the federal
Department of
Education outlines "the 9 most effective teaching strategies
for
enhancing student achievement". Based on over 100
major studies
involving
over 4,000 control groups, the study examined "what really
works" and summarizes the most comprehensive and rigorous meta-analysis
of effect sizes for thoroughly researched teaching strategies.
In
other
words, this book focuses on the most effective and
"scientifically
proven" ways
to enhance student achievement. The effect sizes of these 9 strategies
range from 1.61
to 0.59.
(Effect sizes in this range represent very dramatic changes in
student achievement!)
The book is:
Marzano, R. J., Gaddy, B. B., & Dean, C. (2000). What works in
classroom
instruction. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and
Learning. You can download the 173-page PDF document/book:
http://www.mcrel.org/PDF/Instruction/5992TG_What_Works.pdf
These top strategies have been shown to dramatically boost
achievement and
learning, for any type of course.
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+ Technology Support |
Interested in collegial interaction and
technology support for your courses? Consider participating in a "GARNET"
meeting, a very informal technology support group. During Fall
2008, meetings are on Tuesdays at Filhiol 211 starting at 2:00
PM.
Contact Gene Eller; his email address is eller@ulm.edu
Here are samples of ULM-produced work with multimedia and teaching: http://www.ulm.edu/innovator/
Many, many hours and many people developed
these "reusable
learning objects" or learning resources that can be used again and
again with great impact.
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| VIDEOS |
How Fast Our World Is Changing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
This 5-minute video describes rapid change in an intriguing and informal way. Well worth watching. |
An
Outstanding Website
http://ted.com
What
is the value of a great idea? This highly recommended
creative resource invigorates those in need of nourishment for
the
soul. You will find a wealth of intellectual capital here. |
The
Last Lecture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
Stressed
out? Worried? If so, put emotional distress in perspective. This
uplifting video is the "last lecture" by Randy Pausch, a professor who
has since died. Any educator can learn a great deal from this amazing
man. This 1 hour+ video is extremely funny, insightful, and inspiring. |
A
Simulated Student Review Session http://vimeo.com/1720168
This brief simulated video example, created at ULM, describes effective
professional strategies for
reviewing instructional content with a student who may have missed a
class. |
Improving
Online Learning (A Student's Perspective) http://vimeo.com/1717135
In this brief interview, created at ULM, a graduate student shares her
extensive
experience in taking online courses. Instructors, please consider her
suggestions for improvement. Adopting her recommendations could
positively affect the quality of online learning. |
| More
ULM-produced videos that support "excellence in pedagogy" will be
displayed here in the months ahead, sharing the expertise of an amazing
community of scholars. |
| VISUAL HOW-TO |
An
E-Portfolio Template (Made In Powerpoint)
http://ulm.edu/tlrc/zip/CORS456--PORTFOLIO--YourFirstName-YourLastName-ThisSemester-ThisYear.zip
After you "unzip" this file, you will see a folder
with 9
linked files. Click on the file that has the word "PORTFOLIO" in the
file name; this file has directions. Basically, this
"E-Portfolio"
is an interactive way to view any type of digital work, elegantly. Any
part can be edited.
Here is a DETAILED example of a similar electronic
portfolio:
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/template/Firstname-Lastname---Signature-Piece-CORS-567.zip
And, this interactive visual tutorial describes how to edit the example
listed directly above:
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/vid/E-Folio/Signature-Piece--08.htm
Students can create a "menu" of their work on the first slide.
Interactive hyperlinks allow a user to view linked slides; each slide
has a link to a file. It's quite easy to use for any type of
curriculum.
In essence, these examples use a Powerpoint presentation to dynamically
link to slides, files, and to website links. It's elegant and easy to
customize. And, it's not hard to do. Taking a workshop is highly
recommended.
The big advantage of an E-Portfolio is
to conveniently arrange complex content and files of
any kind into an interactive and professional-looking presentation.
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MERLOT:
The Baroque In Music And Art To Second Life http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=345636
Christopher
Thompson (Professor of Violin, ULM) and his wife Laura Thompson
(Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor, Louisiana Tech)
have created a sophisticated online presentation that "includes
parallel examples of music and visual arts
of the Baroque... clarifies stylistic
principles and elements... and defines the Baroque as a theatrical and
dramatic language of the Fine Arts during the Period
(1600-1750)". Consider MERLOT
as a way to share scholarship and teaching practices and resources
as peer-reviewed publishing. |
A
Guide To Second Life http://ulm.edu/~stevens/secondlife/secondlife_tour.htm
What
is "Second Life" and what impact might it have on education?
These
brief videos by Rick Stevens (ULM Psychology Department) will
give
you a glimpse of virtual possibilities. |
How
to Make a "Trackstar" Resource
http://ulm.edu/~beutner/vid/trackstar/876x657--25.htm
This
"click me" visual tutorial shows how to make a free "Trackstar"
resource. Below, you can see a few finished "tracks" created by this
free online educational application designed for and by educators.
Creating a free account is straightforward. |
Higher
Order Thinking Skills Questions (HOTS) http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrack.do?number=233766
This
sample "Trackstar" resource includes related websites about higher
order thinking skills questions (HOTS). By providing this one resource,
students can stay focused, even though related websites are
part
of this "track".
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Making
APA Citations http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrack.do?number=233778
This
sample "Trackstar" resource describes how students can cite resources
in the APA format for their bibliographies. As you can see, a number of
related websites make up this "track". Students like this because they
can find information easily, without added expense.
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Professional
Development Audio Series http://www.higheredhero.com/
This commercial website offers highly professional materials for
educators and
administrators in higher education. Each audio lecture
costs $199. However, in some cases, this
cost may be
worth it; feel free to examine the offerings if you have
highly
specific needs. |
ISTE
"Webinars"
ISTE now offers a
"webinar" series on the adaptation and application of new
technologies... for a price. Highly professional based on world-class
standards! |
| FACULTY LINKS |
Free Online Surveys http://freeonlinesurveys.com/
You
can conduct an online survey using this free application service. (This
is the same survey application used by MERLOT.org for their
organizational activities and evaluations.) |
Faculty
Activities Database http://www.ulm.edu/fad/
The
Faculty Activities Database is used to store information about each
faculty member's professional activities. The information contained in
the database is used each year as part of the annual evaluation process
and can be compiled by administrators when summary information is
needed for annual or accreditation reports. |
ULM
Forms http://ulm.edu/forms/
Need forms? Find that recent form you need. |
Grading
Online https://arrow.ulm.edu/afhomepg.htm
Use this link to grade your courses during midterms
week and at the end of each semester. |
Employee
Self Service https://arrow.ulm.edu/ehomepg.htm
Need to check your salary and when it was deposited? This site provides
a number of services of interest. |
ULM
Calendar http://www.ulm.edu/calendar/
When
does the football game start? Who will be presenting at that Chautauqua
NEXUS session? What is the last date for registration for this
semester? You will find this in the online calendar of events. |
Textbook
Orders For Courses https://webservices.ulm.edu/textbook/login.php
Need to order a textbook for a course? (Check with your Department
first before you send in a textbook request). |
Moodle http://moodle.ulm.edu/
Blackboard http://blackboard.ulm.edu/webapps/login
Before you try to get technical help from Paula or Sheau Yun, please
try "Moodle Buddies"
first!
Technical support for online instruction: Contact Sheau Yun
Choo 342-5031
Instructional support for online instruction: Paula Thornhill
342-1032 |
Flightpath
https://webservices.ulm.edu/flightpath/
Use
Flightpath to advise your students. Students love this easy-to-use
online application because it lets them see how they are progressing in
their degree program. ( While you are advising students, tell them
about ULM scholarship opportunities: http://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/
) |
Course
Schedules http://www.ulm.edu/schedule/
Find listed ULM courses quickly. |
Student
Policies Handbook http://www.ulm.edu/studentpolicy/studentpolicy.pdf
If in doubt, here is the student policies handbook. For example, on
page 7 you will find a definition of "plagiarism". |
Find
ULM Faculty/Staff http://www.ulm.edu/cgi-bin/directory/search.pl
It's easy to find the name, title, office location, phone number, and
email address of faculty or staff at ULM. |
Computing
Center Quick Sheet http://www.ulm.edu/computingcenter/uccdoc.pdf
The Computing Center has compiled some useful information for new and
current faculty and staff. Information is included for Moodle, Zimbra,
and help requests. |
Your
Zimbra Online Email Account https://webmail.ulm.edu/
You
have an online account that can be used to get and send email from any
computer. It's easy to use and very functional. |
Your Free
Website
You
should be aware that all ULM staff, faculty, and students
have a free website. In the months ahead, you may
take
advantage of TLRC hands-on technology workshops that show,
step-by-step, how to create your own website, without cost, using
open-source tools. Here's
an example of a faculty website. |
ULM
University Computing Center E-Help http://computersos.ulm.edu/
Need help with computing resources? Make a "ticket" to get a problem
resolved. |
| PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES |
MERLOT
http://merlot.org/
Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching
(MERLOT) is an outstanding higher education
resource. You
will find very high quality peer-reviewed resources that are freely
available for use. Membership is free. The Louisiana Board of
Regents is a member of MERLOT and encourages all Louisiana
faculty
to share this extensive collection of academic resources. Contributing
on MERLOT may be considered a professional publishing
activity.
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Grant
Resources
Need money for research, equipment, travel, or a GA? Write a grant! The
best place to start is to phone 342-1039. |
Workshops
On Demand
New!
Do you and a few colleagues want to participate in a
specific
workshop? Is there a workshop topic that you think others would be
interested in? Or, are you interested in offering a workshop
to
colleagues? If so, the TLRC can arrange workshops.
Just contact the
TLRC and describe your suggestion or idea. |
Cafeteria
Academic Discussions: $5/Lunch
New!
Interested in an informal session at the ULM
cafeteria on
days when the lunch only costs $5.00? This could be an opportunity for
collegial discussion and relaxed networking, the fertile soil of
innovation. If you are interested, let us know! If there is
an academic theme
to a scheduled and
announced lunch meeting, organized by a "moderator" who is
willing to pass out evaluation
forms to participants, the TLRC will recognize
the event as a faculty development session.
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| TIPS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF |
Nutritious $5.00 Meals
Did you know that ULM faculty and staff can purchase 20 meals
at Schultze Cafeteria for $100? Since the credit is on your
ULM
ID, there's no reason to carry cash. For details, go to the
SUB
and ask for "Alvin" or "Eddie". Request
the "20 meals
for $100, faculty/staff plan". The Aramark number is 342-3420 or
342-1979. |
Sudoku
http://www.dkmsoftware.com/sudoku/sudoku.swf
If
you don't know what "Sudoku" is, or if you haven't tried it, you are
missing out on an opportunity to relax, play, reduce
stress,
and exercise your brain... all at the same time! The Japanese
consider this intriguing puzzle game (which was invented in the USA) as
a wonderful "brain resource". Even though Sudoku is a
"game", consider the related benefits.
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| TLRC Bulletin Board Forum |
| This open-source bulletin board forum
provides possibilities for enhancing pedagogy at
ULM. When you register, you will have full privileges to share
comments and share files of interest. We hope to use this tool to
manage TLRC activities, resources, and initiatives
through
feedback and interaction. |
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| "Moodle Buddies" |
Have
a question about using Moodle for an online course? Call up a "Moodle
Buddy"!
These colleagues have been using Moodle for their
online
courses. They are more
than willing to share their experience with you and
try to answer your Moodle questions. (Yes, you
could call Sheau Yun
and Paula Thornhill
-- but let's conserve valuable resources!) Immediate help may be just a
phone call away.
Please, limit a phone call to a "Moodle Buddy" to 10 minutes. Please
DO call
different "Moodle Buddies" with your specific
questions
ranging from "How to?" to "What can I do?" to "What do you recommend?".
It's collegial, informative, and creative to talk with
faculty, of
all disciplines, across the campus! So, start dialing!
A GENTLE NUDGE: Get comprehensive information during
a Moodle
workshop, not during a phone call. There will be MANY
announced Moodle
workshops
throughout the academic year. Please register! The workshops are run by
very capable people who know how to support you with your online
classes.
| Name |
Phone |
| Gene Eller (English) |
512-2356 (Cell) |
| Chris Harris (English) |
342-5043 (Office) |
| Rick Stevens (Psychology) |
342-1354 (Office) |
| Hollis Bray, "Tech Guru" (Construction) |
342-1870 (Office) |
| Sandy Hill (English) |
342-1487 (Office) |
| Trevor Melder (Math & Physics) |
342-1947 (Office) |
| Karen Niemla (Reference Librarian) |
342-3045 (Office) |
| Lauri Anderson (Geosciences) |
342-1894 (Office) |
| Eric McNeil (English) |
342-1132 (Office) |
| Brian Bramstadt (Psychology) |
342-3165 (Office) |
| Jerry Griggs (English) |
342-1493 (Office) |
| Pamela Saulsberry (Social Work) |
342-1445 (Office) |
| Tammy Parker (Economics &
Insurance) |
342-1162 (Office) |
| Alamdar Hussain (Pharmacy) |
342-1727 (Office) |
| Tara Jenkins (Pharmacy) |
342-1727 (Office) |
| Debbie Troxclair (Education) |
342-1279 (Office) |
| Claudia Grinnell (English) | 342-1512 (Office) |
If your Moodle questions are still not answered,
try these two extremely helpful (and very busy!) people:
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Paula
Thornhill
(Award Winning Faculty Support/Instructional Design, Learning
Management System Support, ULM Continuing Education) |
342-1032 (Office) |
Sheau
Yun Choo
(Award Winning Trainer/Learning Management System Support, ULM
Computing Center) |
342-5031 (Office) |
| The "Moodle Buddies" list
is growing. If you would like to volunteer as a
"Moodle Buddy", please send an email to beutner@ulm.edu |
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