Sample Instructional Session Topics
Digital Media Tools - Anna Lewis (263-8199):
Digital photography/video editing with Apple's iMovie.
Scanning and editing digital images.
Using Photoshop to scan and edit images
Preparing posters for the poster printer using Illustrator
Using computer/video projectors.
Using laptop computers and accessories.
Technology Integration and Instruction - Catherine Stephens (263-5949)
Learn@UW tools for teaching online.
Exploring learning spaces in Second Life.
Creating course sites with Moodle.
Strategies for using PowerPoint in the classroom
Finding online curriculum for class use.
Learning Objects applied to teaching and learning.
Instruction in Macromedia Captivate to create web-based instruction modules.
Using Concept Maps for teaching and learning.
Information and Technology Literacy - Jo Ann Carr (263-4755)
Transforming teaching through technology.
Information and technology literacy standards.
Evaluating your technology literacy and developing a professional development plan.
Team building for information and technology literacy.
Information and Resources in Education - Jim Jonas (263-4934)
Information resources for graduate education programs.
CIMC Tours, and Intro to CIMC resources and library services.
Web 2.0: Social Networking and Internet Tools.
Searching ERIC and other campus databases.
Searching MadCat, the campus catalog, for CIMC subject specific teaching materials.
Podcasting roles in Education.
Advanced Google skills - finding information and/or materials appropriate to class projects.
Using Refworks/EndNote to organize and automate footnotes and bibliographies.
Computing and Network Use Activities - Chris Dowling (263-4339)
Creating web sites with Macromedia Dreamweaver.
Exploring Moodle for online course work.
Moving files from tape or disk to CD or DVD. (CD/DVD burning).
Using WebBoard for online meetings and chat.
Introduction to Data Analysis with SPSS.
Setup and use of mailing lists, chat, class web folders, and streamed media.
Using My WebSpace.
Sample questions
How do I create an online discussion board?
What are strategies for managing online discussions?
Can you show me how to convert VHS video to DVD?
What software can I use in a class?
What technology ready classrooms and labs are available in the SoE?