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School of Education faculty and instructors who wish to schedule the Computer Classroom in the CIMC for their Summer 2004 and Fall 2004 classes are reminded to complete a reservation form available at http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/spaces_equipment/spaces_form.html.

Guidelines for reserving this space are available at http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/about/policy/reservation_guidelines.htm Please contact Jo Ann Carr (carr @education.wisc.eud) if you have questions regarding the scheduling of the Computer Classrooms in the CIMC.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on December 23, 2003

School of Education faculty and instructional staff are reminded to submit their Spring 2004 reserve requests by January 5. Reserve requests may be submitted to http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/contact/place_item_on_reserve.html or materials may be brought to the CIMC. Please consult the CIMC Reserves policy at http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/info_for/faculty/handbook.html#reserve for information on this service.

Posted by Anna Lewis on December 23, 2003

The CIMC instruction program addresses topics in information, media, and technology literacy. Instruction over Fall 03 included how to create digital images, the use of IMovie with digital camcorders, how to design web pages with Dreamweaver, using EndNote as a bibliographic tool, searching campus databases for education research, using PowerPoint, WORD, and EXCEL, and sessions to provide theory and background for information and technology integration in education.

How do we do it? The CIMC staff offer instruction through library workshops, course-integrated instruction, individual consultations, and through program related instruction in conjunction with the School of Education. As we count our efforts for Fall 03, statistics show we have reached 1,175 attendees, and provided instruction across the following venues:
19 CIMC workshops
19 course integrated sessions
26 program related sessions
16 individual consultations
7 CIMC tours

Posted by Catherine Stephens on December 23, 2003

Looking ahead to Spring 04, CIMC Workshops and Tours scheduled for January include:

January 20 11:00 am & 1:00 pm: Tour the CIMC (Registration not required)
January 23, 1:30-3:30: Organizing Education Resources with EndNote (Room 348)

January 27, 10:00-12:00 : Learn more about Learn@UW / Desire2Learn (Room 348)

January 29th, 2:00-4:00: Organizing Education Resources with EndNote (Room 348)

Register online at http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/help_training/workshops/index.html.

The complete Spring 04 workshop schedule will be posted online by December 23rd. The CIMC web (http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/help_training/workshops/index.html) provides more information about CIMC instruction as well as information about registration for workshops.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on December 23, 2003

Human Rights Month is celebrated in December, in honor of the United Nations' adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. Our display will highlight materials on the rights of individuals declared in this important document and be complemented by the CIMC Human Rights 'webliography' [linked to http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/ed_info/webliographies/human_rights.html] on this topic."

There will also be a Stress Prevention display in December, and a New Year's display in January.

Posted by on December 23, 2003

Lesson plans, strategies and exercises for incorporating photos, maps and three-dimensional artifacts that are provided as part of the American Memory project were the focus of a recent video conference on "Digital Treasures". This video conference, which assists teachers in integrating these resources into the curriculum, is available at http://www.cod.edu/teleconf/digital-treasures.

Posted by on December 23, 2003

Searching for a quick reference tool for Adobe Photoshop’s toolbar? Need a refresher on EndNote? Looking for help with creating PDF guides that meet accessibility standards?

The CIMC Computer Guides located online at http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/computing/guides/index.html offer links to guides and tutorials for software, hardware and peripherals found in the CIMC computer labs, and help with general computing topics. Guides are devised in response to user needs and common questions that come to staff at the lab desk. New and revised topics are added on an ongoing basis. Recent additions include:

* Tips Sheets for EndNote 7
* Web Accessibility Guides and Tutorials compiled by the Center for Education & Work
* Manuals from Apple on hardware and the Mac OS
* Scanning images using Adobe Photoshop

CIMC staff welcome suggestions for new Computing Guides. Please send suggestions to Joseph Kerkman, Computer Services PA at jckerkman@education.wisc.edu.

Posted by on December 23, 2003

Word processing, multimedia functions and web development can be integrated into language arts instruction using Clicker 4-a new software title available at the CIMC. This software includes a talking word processor which can speak each letter or word added to the document. Documents are saved as HTML files, providing the opportunity for immediate posting to a school web site. Designed by classroom teachers to support transparent integration of technology, the software also features scanning and special needs assistive technology devices. This title is available in the CIMC-look for LTY LB1576.7 C55

For a listing of the over 200 titles added to the CIMC collection in November go to http://madcat.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/newbooks.cgi?lang=English

Posted by on December 23, 2003

In time for the end-of-semester crunch, CIMC has updated its MadCat user guide. Check out these new features:

• Link to a PDF version of the user guide
• HTML and Flash tutorials on limiting searches to the CIMC
• Additional search suggestions for textbooks, manipulatives, kits, videos, and software

From the CIMC homepage, click on Education Information in the left margin. Scroll down to 'User Guides' and click on MadCat. Let us think what you think of the new user guide by sending an E-mail to cupery@education.wisc.edu.

Posted by on December 23, 2003

By Peter Cupery and Amanda Werhane

“Get a Job” is the title of a late 1950's song by the Silhouettes. Also a common concern of recent and soon to be SoE graduates. If you have a job, congratulations! If not, consider adding the “CIMC – Education Employment” page (http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/ed_info/professional_guides/employment.html) to your job search effort.

Our Employment Guide features the following resources:

“50 States' K12 Employment Opportunities” - http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usajobs.html
The University of Kentucky maintains this easily-navigated site of links to educational job listings in almost all states. In addition, they maintain a companion site, "Certification Requirements for 50 States," which is linked to the above job site.

“Educational Placement and Career Services (EPCS)” - http://careers.education.wisc.edu
UW Madison's education career website. There are pages addressing interviewing, recruitment fairs, and establishing a credential file on campus. Links within the site allow you to search for school district contact information in Wisconsin or nationwide.

Occupational Outlook Handbook” - http://www.bls.gov/oco
This publication examines the nature of work and forecasts employment opportunities. It is used extensively by career counselors and job-seekers alike.

“Teaching Jobs” - http://www.teaching-jobs.org
"U.S. Job Listings," "Job Placement Services," "Private, Independent & Religious Schools," and other link categories.

“Wisconsin Employment” - http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/app/employment
Hundreds of school job listings! Search by keyword ("history teacher", "school psychologist", "librarian", etc.) or browse the entire "Education" Category. It's possible to narrow your search to a particular region or city.

And if you will be working on your degree for a while, consider:

“Employment opportunities at the CIMC“ - http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/jobs/index.html !

Posted by on December 23, 2003

Jo Ann Carr and Catherine Stephens served as discussion facilitators and planning committee members for "From Vision to Practice: Leading for Student Success". This invitational institute for leaders in K-12 and teacher education was sponsored by DPI, the UW System and the Wisconsin Educational Media Association. The institute explored strategies for integrating information and technology into K-12 curriculum.

Each month, the CIMC recognizes a student staff member whose contributions to the CIMC and to the School, have caused fellow staffers or our clients to say WOW!. Monthly winners during the Fall 2003 semester have included Caitlin O'Neal, Quinn Johnson, Tony Tallmadge and Gavin Pang.

The CIMC congratulates the following student staff members who graduate in December 2003: Maggie Kenaley, Brian Mak, Tyler Pagel and Nicki Rifkin.

And congratulations to Sherab Chen, CIMC's Technical Services PA, for getting his MLS degree in December.

Posted by Jo Ann Carr on December 23, 2003