From jfoster at MIT.EDU Fri Nov 4 17:22:04 2005 From: jfoster at MIT.EDU (jfoster@MIT.EDU) Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 17:22:04 -0500 Subject: [edtech] Ed Tech Times Update: webMathematica: Empowering Interactive Web Computation and Visualization Message-ID: <200511042222.jA4MM4IY004375@jaki.mit.edu> Ed Tech Times Update: webMathematica: Empowering Interactive Web Computation and Visualization 2005.11.04 17:21:52 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The new webMathematica can help students learn computational concepts interactively on the web with little more than a web browser. Read this article to learn more about webMathematica and find out what it takes to create a webMathematica site for your class. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://edtech.mit.edu/times/archives/000094.html -- Powered by Movable Type Version 3.17 http://www.movabletype.org/ From jfoster at MIT.EDU Tue Nov 8 09:16:22 2005 From: jfoster at MIT.EDU (Jean Foster) Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:16:22 -0500 Subject: [edtech] [Fwd: Implementing Podcasting in the Classroom Web Conference] Message-ID: <1131459382.3013.57.camel@arizona.mit.edu> FYI: -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: Academic Impressions To: jfoster at mit.edu Subject: Implementing Podcasting in the Classroom Web Conference Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:20:03 -0700 For more information, or if this email does not display properly, please visit https://www.academicimpressions.com/web_conferences/1105_podcasting.php Implementing Podcasting in the Classroom Web Conference ____________________________________ November 30, 2005 : 1:00-2:30PM EST For a full program and to register, please download the brochure or visit the website. OVERVIEW This online web conference will demonstrate how existing technology infrastructure can be used in conjunction with podcasting technology to reach students in new and meaningful ways. Join us to examine a fully-deployed classroom podcasting program and explore how this new technology could be deployed on your campus. PROGRAM AGENDA * Podcasting as a valuable educational tool * How podcasting works * XML & RSS technology * Podcasting in a university setting * The approach * The implementation * Operation of the service * The public interface * Other options for institutions considering podcasting * Examples of other institutional implementations * Alternative approaches * Suggestions for budget-restrictive situations INSTRUCTOR Michael Gay - Purdue University Michael currently serves as Manager of Broadcast Networks & Services for Information Technology at Purdue University (ITaP). He oversees advanced classroom technology, broadcast video and audio services, videoconferencing, Internet streaming, fiber-optic video services, satellite broadcast services, and distance learning facility design/integration. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The details, experiences, and specific data on existing implementations shared at this web conference will benefit any technology administrator deciding on how to launch a new podcasting program. This includes: * Vice presidents of instructional technology * Chief information officers * Distance learning support staff * Library technology administrators * Audio-visual and multimedia support staff REGISTER Please Register here or call 720-488-6800. Please forward this invitation to colleagues who may benefit from attending Staying Current with Higher-Ed News? Get the Weekly Executive Update! 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Ulster St Ste 920. Denver, CO 80237 -- Jean Foster Usability Consultant/ Academic Computing Communications Coordinator MIT Information Services and Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 N42-250K, jfoster at mit.edu, 617.253.3909 From jfoster at MIT.EDU Tue Nov 8 09:17:30 2005 From: jfoster at MIT.EDU (Jean Foster) Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:17:30 -0500 Subject: [edtech] [Fwd: NERCOMP - Pedagogy SIG - January 19, 2006] Message-ID: <1131459450.3013.59.camel@arizona.mit.edu> FYI: -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: NERCOMP Reply-To: NERCOMP To: jfoster at mit.edu Subject: NERCOMP - Pedagogy SIG - January 19, 2006 Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 15:18:19 -0500 Dear Friends, Registration is now open for NERCOMP's upcoming workshop: "The P Word: What is Pedagogy, and Should it Drive Instructional Technology?" DATE: January 19, 2006 TIME: 9:00- 3:25 (Coffee and Registration start at 8:00) PRICE: NERCOMP Members: $91, Non-Members: $191 LOCATION: Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center 14 Mechanic Street Southbridge, MA. DESCRIPTION: More and more we hear the "P word" bandied about as we plan projects that incorporate technology in teaching and learning. But what is pedagogy, exactly? Is there a right way to teach? Is good pedagogy at odds with technology? Can gadgets really help people learn? How do we put learning theory to use? This SIG seeks to answer these and other related questions by bringing together a variety of provocative and entertaining speakers from among faculty and instructional technology experts at several New England colleges and universities. Presentations will include an overview of recent developments in pedagogy, considerations of the appropriateness of technology in the classroom, real-world examples of pedagogy-friendly technology use, and suggestions for using learning theory as a means to engage faculty. For a full schedule and registration information, please go to: http://www.nercomp.org/sigs/0506/011906Pedagogy/PedagogySched.html We would be grateful if you would pass this announcement on to friends and colleagues who might find it of interest. To view other SIGs events, click here: http://www.nercomp.org/ If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please reply to this email with "Please Remove from NERCOMP list" in the subject line. Thank you very much. We hope to see you on January 19th. Sincerely, Lisa DiMauro NERCOMP -- Jean Foster Usability Consultant/ Academic Computing Communications Coordinator MIT Information Services and Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 N42-250K, jfoster at mit.edu, 617.253.3909 From jfoster at MIT.EDU Wed Nov 9 14:33:54 2005 From: jfoster at MIT.EDU (Jean Foster) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:33:54 -0500 Subject: [edtech] Next Ed Tech Partners meeting - Mon Nov 14, W20, PDR1&2 !!TIME CHANGED TO 11:00!! Message-ID: <1131564834.3013.188.camel@arizona.mit.edu> Please note the time for next Monday's meeting has been changed to 11:00, due to a schedule conflict for several of us. Hope you can still make it. If you can't come until 11:30 that's OK, too. You'll just miss schmooze time. -jean- -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: Jean Foster To: ed-tech at mit.edu Subject: [edtech] Next Ed Tech Partners meeting - Mon Nov 14, 11:30, W20, PDR1&2 Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:20:20 -0400 Hello, It's been awhile since we last met and I expect we all have a lot to report. This meeting will be an extended roundtable to get caught up with one another, report on completed, ongoing, or new projects and catch our breath from yet another school year startup. We'll also discuss what topics we might explore as a group or in sub- groups this academic year. Come prepared with ideas! WHAT: Educational Technology Partners meeting (with lunch) WHEN: Monday, Nov 14, 11:30 - 1:00 WHERE: W20 PDRs1&2 RSVP: by Thursday, Nov 10 to jfoster at mit.edu Hope you can make it! -jean- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jean L. Foster Usability Consultant/ Communications Coordinator, Academic Computing MIT Information Services and Technology (IS&T) Room N42-040F Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 617.253.3909 jfoster at mit.edu, AIM:jfostermit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _______________________________________________ ed-tech mailing list ed-tech at mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/ed-tech -- Jean Foster Usability Consultant/ Academic Computing Communications Coordinator MIT Information Services and Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 N42-250K, jfoster at mit.edu, 617.253.3909 From jfoster at MIT.EDU Thu Nov 10 10:47:59 2005 From: jfoster at MIT.EDU (Jean Foster) Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 10:47:59 -0500 Subject: [edtech] Madison Digital Image Library (MDID) demo - Thu Nov 17, 3:30, N42 Demo Center Message-ID: <1131637679.3013.237.camel@arizona.mit.edu> Sheryl Brittig and Carl Jones from the MIT Libraries have offered to show us the Madison Digital Image Library (MDID) system and tools developed at James Madison University. According to the MDID site, this is software that "brings the digital image library into the teaching and learning process". I've heard it has some interesting features. http://mdid.org/mdidwiki/index.php?title=Overview Perhaps we can also get updates on some of the image tools and repositories projects currently underway here at MIT. Where: N42 Demo Center When: Thursday, Nov. 17, 3:30 Hope you can make it. (If you are interested in image tools and repository work being done here at MIT and elsewhere, join the image-tools email list by signing up at https://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/image-tools, if you aren't already a member.) -- Jean Foster Usability Consultant/ Academic Computing Communications Coordinator MIT Information Services and Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 N42-250K, jfoster at mit.edu, 617.253.3909 From jfoster at MIT.EDU Tue Nov 15 09:42:49 2005 From: jfoster at MIT.EDU (Jean Foster) Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:42:49 -0500 Subject: [edtech] New ways to stay in touch with the Stellar community Message-ID: <84A125CE-CB89-4CB4-BABA-3A580E0FFE58@mit.edu> The Stellar Community is steadily growing (462 class websites to date in fall ?05), and there are now three new options for keeping abreast of Stellar developments or connecting with Stellar users: Stellar Community email list Sign up for the Stellar Community list if you would like to communicate with others who are using a Stellar website. It?s a good place to ask questions of other users and share best practices. Stellar News page Visit the Stellar News page regularly to learn about the latest developments. To receive updates automatically, sign up for email updates or subscribe to an RSS feed. (Paste this URL into your RSS reader: http://amps-tools.mit.edu/stellar-news/index.rdf) Stellar Roadmap Stellar Roadmap is a wiki that the development team uses to collect ideas and suggestions gathered from various sources and discuss possible new features for upcoming software releases. Follow the discussion at http://confab.mit.edu/confluence/display/STLR/Roadmap. The Stellar Support Team From ocw-mail at MIT.EDU Wed Nov 9 11:42:37 2005 From: ocw-mail at MIT.EDU (ocw-mail@MIT.EDU) Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:42:37 -0500 Subject: [edtech] OpenCourseWare featured at UN World Summit in Tunisia Message-ID: OpenCourseWare Widening Access to Knowledge through Open Sharing: The Growing OpenCourseWare Movement WORLD SUMMIT ON THE INFORMATION SOCIETY (WSIS) PARALLEL EVENT =============== Monday, 14 November 2005 15.00 -19.00 Saint Augustin Conference Room at the Kram Expo Centre In Tunis, Tunisia * Refreshments will be provided PROGRAMME ==================================================== 15.00 - 15.30 Keynote address Speaker: Dr. G.M. (Mike) Reed, Director of the United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology (UNU-IIST) 15.30 - 16.40 Setting the Context: The World of Open Educational Resources Moderator: Marshall Smith, Education Program Director, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Panelists: Derek Keats, Executive Director of Information and Communication Services, University of the Western Cape Paula Le Dieu, Director of Creative Commons International Karen Lynch, Communications Director, Development Gateway Foundation 16.40 - 17.50 The Growing International OpenCourseWare Movement Moderator: Shigeru Miyagawa, Professor and Faculty Advisor, MIT OCW Panelists: Yoshimi Fukuhara, Professer, Keio University Divina Frau Meigs, Professer, Universit? Paris 3-Sorbonne Mary Lee, Associate Provost, Tufts University, and Dean for Educational Affairs, Tufts University School of Medicine 17.50 - 18.45 Benefits and Challenges to Using and Adapting OCW Materials Moderator: Brendan Barrett, Academic Programme Officer,UNU Panelists: Kuzvinetsa Peter Dzvimbo, Rector, African Virtual University Elizabeth Longworth, Director of the Information Society Division, UNESCO Chunyan Wang, Professor, Renmin University of China School of Law, and China and Project Representative for Creative Commons 18.45 - 18.50 Concluding Remarks ORGANIZERS ==================================================== United Nations University http://www.unu.edu UNU Online Learning/Media Studio http://www.onlinelearning.unu.edu MIT OpenCourseWare http://ocw.mit.edu WSIS Education, Academia and http://www.wsis-cs.org/caucuses.html Research Thematic Caucus Please visit UNU at ICT4ALL Exhibition booth 1201, 15-19 November 2005 -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ ocw-mail mailing list ocw-mail at mit.edu https://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/ocw-mail From jfoster at MIT.EDU Wed Nov 16 12:44:41 2005 From: jfoster at MIT.EDU (Jean Foster) Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:44:41 -0500 Subject: [edtech] [Fwd: NERCOMP - Copyright SIG - December 6th] Message-ID: <1132163081.1472.82.camel@arizona.mit.edu> FYI: -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: Lisa DiMauro Reply-To: Lisa DiMauro To: SIG Announcements Subject: NERCOMP - Copyright SIG - December 6th Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:21:17 -0500 Dear Friends, Seats are still available for NERCOMP's upcoming workshop: "Copyright and Scholarly Communication in the Digital Age" DATE: December 6, 2005 TIME: 9:00- 2:30 (Coffee and Registration start at 8:00) PRICE: NERCOMP Members: $85, Non-Members: $185 LOCATION: The College of the Holy Cross Campus Center - 4th Floor Worcester, MA. DESCRIPTION: Issues of Copyright and Scholarly Communication continue to be major concerns for Universities across the country. New legislation, the proliferation of digital media and publishing, and the explosion of on-line learning have thrust these issues into even greater prominence in recent years. Institutionally, Librarians, faculty support professionals, and Information Technology Departments are often expected to be the University experts on these issues, especially considering their respective relationships to information and its distribution to students. Our experienced presenters will guide you through the major perspectives related to each of the issues, as well as both the broad and more narrowly construed implications of each to higher education. Bring your questions and come prepared for discussion! For a full schedule and registration information, please go to: http://www.nercomp.org/sigs/0506/120605Copyright/CopySched.html We would be grateful if you would pass this announcement on to friends and colleagues who might find it of interest. To view other SIGs events, click here: http://www.nercomp.org/ Thank you very much. We hope to see you on December 6th. Sincerely, Lisa DiMauro NERCOMP --- You are currently subscribed to announcement as: jfoster at mit.edu. 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OVERVIEW This online web conference will demonstrate how existing technology infrastructure can be used in conjunction with podcasting technology to reach students in new and meaningful ways. Join us to examine a fully-deployed classroom podcasting program and explore how this new technology could be deployed on your campus. PROGRAM AGENDA * Podcasting as a valuable educational tool * How podcasting works * XML & RSS technology * Podcasting in a university setting * The approach * The implementation * Operation of the service * The public interface * Other options for institutions considering podcasting * Examples of other institutional implementations * Alternative approaches * Suggestions for budget-restrictive situations INSTRUCTOR Michael Gay - Purdue University Michael currently serves as Manager of Broadcast Networks & Services for Information Technology at Purdue University (ITaP). He oversees advanced classroom technology, broadcast video and audio services, video-conferencing, Internet streaming, fiber-optic video services, satellite broadcast services, and distance learning facility design/ integration. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The details, experiences, and specific data on existing implementations shared at this web conference will benefit any technology administrator deciding on how to launch a new podcasting program. This includes: * Vice presidents of instructional technology * Chief information officers * Distance learning support staff * Library technology administrators * Audio-visual and multimedia support staff '`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'` '`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'`'` Lisa C. Mayer :: Consultant - DCAD Web Communications Services :: Database Development Services lmayer at mit.edu :: 617-452-4225 :: N42-240c MIT :: Information Services & Technology