Brought to you by UMKC Instructional Technology Services
Why spend your afternoons on the beach when you can be learning at the
2009 UMKC Instructional Technology Summer Workshop Series?!?
Class Capture and Podcasting is Now Easier Than Ever
Presenter:Vishal Kurup
Date:June 15, 2009
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 307
Register: Call or email Instructional Technology Services at 235-6700 or ITS@umkc.edu
Description:Record your lecture in the classroom , stream it online and even podcast it with one piece of software – Tegrity. Recording your classes has traditionally been a resource intensive affair, but not anymore! Tegrity allows you to do all of the above and much more with a simplistic interface that can be mastered in ten minutes. Not convinced? Come take a firsthand look at the process of creating recordings with Tegrity.
Give Your Students a Voice!
Using Wimba Voice Tools in Blackboard
Presenter:Marilyn Dean
Date:June 15, 2009
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 307
Register: Call or email Instructional Technology Services at 235-6700 or ITS@umkc.edu
Description:Wimba Voice allows students and teachers to learn and teach in the most natural way of all – with voice. Faculty can easily add synchronous and asynchronous vocal collaboration into Blackboard. Wimba Pronto allows students and instructors to spontaneously meet live online at any time to discuss their coursework or hold office hours.
This hands-on workshop will explain how to use Wimba Voice in Blackboard. The Wimba Voice Tools include Voice Authoring, Voice Email, threaded Voice Boards (audio discussion boards), Voice Presentation (audio, web-based slide shows), and Voice Podcasters (a simple, effective, Blackboard-based podcast solution). They are simple to work with and engaging for both students and instructors. All a learner or instructor needs is a computer with a microphone and speakers, and an internet connection. Also, learn what Wimba Pronto can offer.
New in Fall: Wimba Voice 6.0 - Keep the Discussion Going…and Graded
Self & Peer Assessments
Presenter:Erica Schurter
Date:June 22, 2009
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 307
Register: Call or email Instructional Technology Services at 235-6700 or ITS@umkc.edu
Description: The Self & Peer Assessment tool puts students in control of their learning. It allows students to review and grade their own and each other's work based on criteria set by the teacher. Using the Self & Peer Assessment tool in an online or hybrid course provides a platform for self evaluation and collaboration. This tool can empower students to understand their own strengths and weaknesses learn how to collaborate and provide opportunities to offer constructive criticism. Attendees will get hands-on experience using this tool and will be ready to implement it in their own courses.
Other Information: Please login to Blackboard a day or two before the session to make sure you can login. If you have difficulty, contact Instructional Technology Services at its@umkc.edu or 816-235-6700.
Test & Survey Tools in Blackboard
Presenter:Erica Schurter
Date:June 29, 2009
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 307
Register: Call or email Instructional Technology Services at 235-6700 or ITS@umkc.edu
Description: You will learn how to create and deploy tests and surveys using the Blackboard test creation tool and by using Respondus to upload a test from a text document as well as the pros and cons of each. We will also cover grading tests and viewing survey results.
Blogs & Wikis in Blackboard
Presenter:Marilyn Dean
Date:July 13, 2009
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 307
Register: Call or email Instructional Technology Services at 235-6700 or ITS@umkc.edu
Description: Blogs and wikis were the hot topic and this summer’s UMKC Instructional Technology Conference. Learn how to use Blogs and Wikis to assess student learning in your courses.
Class Capture and Podcasting is Now Easier Than Ever
Presenter:Vishal Kurup
Date:July 16, 2009
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 307
Register: Call or email Instructional Technology Services at 235-6700 or ITS@umkc.edu
Description:Record your lecture in the classroom , stream it online and even podcast it with one piece of software – Tegrity. Recording your classes has traditionally been a resource intensive affair, but not anymore! Tegrity allows you to do all of the above and much more with a simplistic interface that can be mastered in ten minutes. Not convinced? Come take a firsthand look at the process of creating recordings with Tegrity.
What's Available at UMKC?
Presenter:Erica Schurter
Date:July 20, 2009
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: FaCET, MNL
Register: Email Bob Schubert at Schubertr@umkc.edu
Description: UMKC ITS offers a variety of Instructional Technology tools for faculty to use in their online or face-to-face courses. Learn what is available and how to get started using technology in your courses.
Meet Moodle: A Hands-On Tutorial
Presenter:Erica Schurter
Date:Rescheduled for August 3, 2009
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 307
Register: Call or email Instructional Technology Services at 235-6700 or ITS@umkc.edu
Description: In an effort to provide choices for the faculty of UMKC, we now offer Moodle as an alternative choice to using Blackboard as your Course Management System. This workshop will introduce Moodle and get you started with the skills you need to begin using Moodle for your courses. To learn more about Moodle, visit http://www.moodle.org.