I created this Voicethread for my Digitally Speaking: Voicethread class for the Spring 2009 FTI. Take a look at it and learn what Voicethread is all about by watching a Voicethread!
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Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2009 Faculty Technology Institute. This Institute is taught by the Instructional Technologists of Teaching, Learning, and Technology. As a participant in this Institute, you will learn about Web 2.0 tools. Some of the classes include, Voicethread, Wikis, Audacity, Video-editing, Google tools, blogs, podcasting, etc. This Institute will start on May 25 to June 5th (Memorial Day will be recognized). Sign up if you are interested in learning new technologies that you can easily incorporate into your classes!
Application deadline: March 30, 2009
Applicants will be notified by email on April 10, 2009
Incentives: Stipend of $1,250 along with a new laptop (choice of Mac or Windows) and software
Email the application to: tlt@cofc.edu
Workshop rescheduled. Date and Time TBA.
Timeline (11/24/08)
December 2008
- The College will post The Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Identify the procurement panel members and faculty representatives
Early Spring 2009
- Engage in the procurement process
- Identify interested Beta Test participants
Mid-Spring 2009
- Purchase new LMS
Late Spring, Summer 2009
- Identify, train and convert courses for the Beta Test Group
Fall 2009
- Implement new LMS for Beta Test Group’s courses
- Begin new LMS training and course conversion for interested faculty
- WebCT 4.1 update support ends (October, 2009) technical support continues until 2010
Spring/Summer 2010
- New LMS and WebCT will run in tandem
- New LMS available for use by trained faculty
- Continue LMS training and course conversion for all faculty
Fall 2010
- New LMS and WebCT will run in tandem
- Continue LMS training and course conversion for all faculty
- WebCT technical support ends (December, 2010)
- New LMS and WebCT will run in tandem
Spring 2011
- Beginning January 2011 only the new LMS will be supported by the College
Please post any questions, comments, or testimonials about the Roundtable Discussion held on December 3rd!
Teaching, Learning, and Technology announces the much anticipated Spring 2009 Faculty Technology Institute! The FTI is open to all CofC faculty! Mark you calendars!
Why should you attend the FTI?
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn a variety of Web 2.0 tools from the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Team. We will work with you over a period of four days to help you master innovative tools that you can incorporate in your classes. Overall, the technology you learn will not only enhance your students’ learning outcomes, but can also make your classes more engaging!
Some workshop topics include:
How do you apply?
Applications are available on the Teaching, Learning, and Technology website – www.cofc.edu/tlt. Click on technology-enhanced teaching link! Please submit applications to Beatties@cofc.edu by December 19, 2008 for consideration. Applicants will be notified by January 6, 2009.
All applicants are required to:
Complete an application with the following information
• Description of current use of technology in your teaching
• List of courses to be taught during Summer 2009, Fall 2009, and Spring 2010.
• Brief statement of intent
What do you gain from attending the FTI?
In addition to the invaluable knowledge you will learn, you also earn a stipend of $650.00. Also, participants will receive a variety of technology devices. Faculty in the past have left with some toys such as iPods, external hard drives, flip cameras, and digital cameras.
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