Instructional Technology

Workshops Fall 2009

The Instructional Technology Center and the Academic Computing are pleased to offer the following instructional technology workshops for faculty and staff this fall.
If you wish to participate in a class but are unable to attend one of the sessions listed, please contact Hiroyo Saito, the Director of the Instructional Technology Center at hsaito@haverford.edu, or 610-896-4971.

Blackboard: The New Content Manager Pilot
Objectives: Learn to drop and drag folders and files onto the Blackboard system, set up group file exchange areas, collaborate on files with others inside and outside the tri-college community.
Description: CIR is piloting a new component to our Blackboard system--the Blackboard Content Manager. Do you upload numerous files onto Blackboard? Do you want to decide exactly who has access to your files, and how much access they have? Are you interested is setting up files exchange area for your students? Do you lead a Blackboard organization? Do you want to work collaboratively with people outside of the Haverford community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is for you. In addition to learning about helpful new features, if you join our pilot you can help us set up this new tool in a way that works best for Haverford.
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Sharon Strauss, Academic Computing
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm (ITC, Stokes 205)
Note: If you cannot attend the workshop, but are interested in the Blackboard Content Manager pilot, please email sstrauss@haverford.edu.

Blackboard: Beyond Basics
Objectives: To be able to use various Blackboard tools to increase students' participation and integrate audio and video into your Blackboard courses.
Description: You can do a lot of things with Blackboard besides posting syllabi and course documents. Come and learn how to use various Blackboard tools such as blog, wiki, discussion board, assignment, test manager, survey manager, and RSS News feed. You will also learn how to integrate various digital media such as images, audio, and video into your Blackboard courses.
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Hiroyo Saito, Instructional Technology Center
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 20, 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm (ITC, Stokes 205)

Blackboard: Grade Center
Objectives: To be able to use the Blackboard Grade Center effectively.
Description: The Blackboard Grade Center offers various ways to organize grades for your courses. Come and learn various features that the Grade Center offers.
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Hiroyo Saito, Instructional Technology Center
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm (ITC, Stokes 205)

Using Digital Media in your classroom
Objectives: To be able to integrate digital media such as images, audio, and video into your courses.
Description: There are a lot of programs and websites that help you to easily integrate digital media into your courses. Come and learn various handy software and websites and share your favorite ones with your colleagues.
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Hiroyo Saito, Instructional Technology Center
Date & Time: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm (ITC, Stokes 205)

Digital Storytelling
Objectives: To be able to use digital storytelling programs, iMovie and VoiceThread.
Description: Digital Storytelling can be used as an effective learning tool. Come and learn what kinds of programs are available and discuss how you can use them for your teaching.
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Hiroyo Saito, Instructional Technology Center
Date & Time: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm (ITC, Stokes 205)

Introduction to Google Earth
Objectives: To familiarize yourself with the basic Google Earth navigation.
Description: Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, and 3D buildings. This program can be very powerful resources for students. Come and learn how you can use Google Earth in your courses.
Instructor: Hiroyo Saito, Instructional Technology Center
Date & Time: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm (ITC, Stokes 205)

Teaching with Technology Forum
Date and Time: Wed. Dec. 15th, 1:30pm~3:00pm
Location: ITC, Stokes 205
Note: Fall 2009 Teaching with Technology Forum Program