Instructional Technology workshops are open to faculty intending to gain the skills required for the creation of teaching resources and course materials and to assist in research. Admission is first-come, first-served. Announcements will also be sent via email and posted on the ITSNews blog.
Workshop Schedule
Capturing video and preparing for class use
Do you need to capture VHS or DVD video for classes or presentations?
Do you want to capture online video or audio streaming for educational use on demand?
If your answer is "yes" but you don't know how, let us show you. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to capture video and audio from VHS, DVD and the Internet, and convert and save them in an appropriate format for classroom computers or the Internet. Copyright and fair use guidelines will be covered. No computer skills required.
When?
Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00, September 30, 2008
Thursday 3:30 - 5:00, October 2, 2008
Where?
Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) in the south basement of Chambers (Chambers B260)
Register at the following web pages:
For Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00, September 30, 2008
http://www.davidson.edu/EventRegistration/CampusEvents/Event_Registration.aspx?Event=36
For Thursday 3:30 - 5:00, October 2, 2008
http://www.davidson.edu/EventRegistration/CampusEvents/Event_Registration.aspx?Event=37 Web design basics for course materials
This workshop is for faculty wanting to learn how to develop web-based resources for instruction. The workshop introduces basic web design skills using Dreamweaver, a web-authoring application. This is not a CMS training course. No prerequisite skills are required. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
1. Create web pages with embedded images, video clips, and audio files
2. Make links among web pages
3. Utilize menus for easy navigation
4. Design and manage web pages with consistency
When?
Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00, October 7, 2008
Where?
Language Resource Center (LRC) in the south basement of Chambers (Chambers B261)
Register at the following web page:
http://www.davidson.edu/EventRegistration/CampusEvents/Event_Registration.aspx?Event=38 Styling your web site
This workshop introduces an easy way to style a web site with a consistent look on every page. Prior experience in Dreamweaver is recommended but not required. This is not a CMS training course.
At the end of the workshop, you will be able to create two identical web sites with different styles by modifying only one file. Check what you can create during the workshop. Compare web site 1 and 2 at
http://franklin.davidson.edu/lrc/workshop/sample/css/white/index.html When?
Thursday 3:30 - 5:00, October 9, 2008
Where?
Language Resource Center (LRC) in the south basement of Chambers (Chambers B261)
Register at the following web page:
http://www.davidson.edu/EventRegistration/CampusEvents/Event_Registration.aspx?Event=39 Blogging
Do you need to create a blog for class? This workshop introduces the Davidson owned blogging program, Movable Type. With this program, you can create cutting-edge blogs and Professional web sites to build a vibrant social network.
When?
Thursday 3:30 - 5:00, November 11, 2008
Where?
Language Resource Center (LRC) in the south basement of Chambers (Chambers B261)
Register at the following web page:
http://www.davidson.edu/EventRegistration/CampusEvents/Event_Registration.aspx?Event=40 Blackboard 8 - Overview of Changes This presentation to faculty is not hands-on, and will cover all of the changes and enhancements in Blackboard version 8. 1. The Grade Center
2. Self and Peer Assessment
3. Blackboard Scholar
When?
Monday, July 28 / 11:00 am – Noon
Wednesday, July 30 / 11:00 am – Noon
Friday, August 1 / 11:00 am - Noon
Where?
Language Resource Center (LRC) in the south basement of Chambers (Chambers B261)
How can I attend?
This workshop is open to all faculty members. No reservation is required. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Kristen Eshleman (x2583).
Blackboard 8 - The Grade Center & Web 2.0 Tools This presentation to faculty is hands-on, and will cover the newly designed Grade Center as well as Web 2.0 tools, specifically blogs, wikis and podcasts within your Blackboard course.
When?
Thursday, July 31 / 11:00 am – Noon
Tuesday, August 5 / 11:00 am – Noon
Thursday, August 7 / 11:00 am – Noon
Where?
Language Resource Center (LRC) in the south basement of Chambers (Chambers B261)
How can I attend?
This workshop is open to all faculty members. No reservation is required. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Dr. Kyosung Koo (x2648).
Do you have an idea for a workshop? We welcome ideas for instructional technology workshops for faculty. Please contact Kristen Eshleman with your suggestions.
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