Teaching with Technology

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Managing a Course Web Site (Sakai) (Jan. 21, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) Sakai is a web site for organizing class materials, discussions, assignments, grade reporting, and group work. This introduction covers the basic use of Sakai for the most common course tasks.

Getting Started with RefWorks (Jan. 26 and Mar. 11, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) RefWorks (free to members of the Rutgers community) is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows users to create and administer their own personal bibliographic database. This hands-on workshop introduces RefWorks, and demonstrates how personal bibliographies can be created and managed. Two additional RefWorks tools, Write-N-Cite and RefGrab-It will also be demonstrated. Additional help will be available for persons logging into RefWorks for the first time.

Creating Excel Spreadsheets for Grading (Feb. 3, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) This workshop explores different methods of using Excel to calculate student grades. In addition to calculating weighted averages, we discuss methods of dropping the lowest grade, and assigning letter grades based on numeric average grades via a lookup table. Finally, we cover various dynamic means of assessing the performance of entire class by using charts and summation functions.

Basic Web Design (Feb. 4, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) The fundamentals of creating web pages, either for RCI web sites or for use in Sakai , WebCT, or other course web sites. Using the free "Nvu" software, this workshop addresses how to create a simple site with multiple pages, links and images, and covers some basics of best web design practices.

Enhanced Classroom Orientation (Feb. 5, 2009, 10:55 a.m - 12:15 p.m. Hickman 126, Douglas. Workshop participants will get an overview of the various pieces of equipment available in the Enhanced Classrooms instructor’s podium. Participants will learn how to operate the system, basic trouble shooting techniques and how to arrange for equipment deliveries for no-enhanced classrooms.

Scanning Documents, Creating PDF Files and Copyright Issues (Feb. 9, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) In this course we will learn how to scan documents into a PC, how to create and work with PDF files in Adobe Acrobat 7.0, and what copyright issues instructors need to be aware of when posting course materials on the internet. We will address ways to secure the documents so that students need their NetID to access the files.

Online Grade Reporting and Communication (Feb. 13, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) Discussion of acceptable practices for distributing student grades both online and in class, with a focus on how to use the FAS Gradebook for posting grades online. Also provides a look at the Sakai gradebook and the online roster web site, and some other resources for managing mailing lists and student communication.

Creating PowerPoint Presentations for Teaching (Feb. 17, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) This workshop provides a quick hands-on overview of PowerPoint; its structure, utilities, slide management features, animation, and design templates (with a number of tips and tricks).

Podcasting (Feb. 18, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) How to create and do some simple editing of audio content using the free "Audacity" software, and how to distribute the files to students as a "podcast" using RSS ("Really Simple Syndication") or iTunes.

Using Media with PowerPoint Presentations (Feb. 25, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) This workshop will explore the incorporation of audio and video into PowerPoint presentations. We will cover the different audio and video formats that are compatable with PowerPoint and available web resources for downloading free content.

iPods and Other New Tools (Feb. 27, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) Learn how to use an iPod or similar devices for Powerpoint presentations, course readings, and notes. This workshop will cover the creation of text and images for use on the iPod, and the use of the iPod for presentation. For creating audio or video, please attend the "Podcasting" workshop.

Detecting Plagiarism and Cheating (Mar. 3, 2009, 9:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. Kreeger Learning Center, CAC) In this course we will discuss the Rutgers Policy on Academic Integrity. We will survey various ways that students across the country cheat. We will look at ways to identify certain types of plagiarism and how to use the Internet to gather proof of a violation. We will talk about effective ways to communicate the importance of Academic Integrity to students and ways to mitigate cheating.

Making Movies for PowerPoint (Windows) (TBA) This workshop provides a quick overview of the Windows Movie Maker application with an eye to ultimately integrating a movie into a PowerPoint presentation.  Copyright-free video resources will be discussed, as well as simple filming tools, and audio and video formats supported by PowerPoint.  Using Windows Movie Maker, we will import and edit various media types (audio, video, still images), clip films, apply and manipulate soundtracks, titles and credits, transitions and special effects.