With the increased concern of H1N1 virus on campus this semester, both students and instructors are getting sick and missing class. Instructors can use the Course Content tool in K-State Online to upload class material into their courses. To learn more, watch and listen to the Simple Upload video, which covers uploading course material into a K-State course.
Author: Swasati Mukherjee
IDT Roundtable Nov. 12: “Virtual Collaboration: Applied Projects and Tools”
Online learning may involve synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous collaboration. Learners work together in virtual teams to learn; conceptualize ideas; solve problems; design presentations; develop plans and models, and form professional relationships.
This presentation will spotlight some virtual collaborations for student projects and the technological tools used (learning/course management systems, blogs, wikis, immersive “synthetic world” sites, and others). Come join us 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Union 212.
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IDT Roundtable Oct. 28: Nostradacademe
Come hear crystal-ball predictions on the future of higher education from three faculty. Elizabeth Unger, Tweed Ross, and Rebecca Gould divine the future of the academy at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Union 212. They will share thoughts from leaders and scholars across the country and at K-State on the next iteration of higher education. Come join the conversation, hear what others are saying, and share your thoughts. Along the way they will also show examples of how these ideas have come to fruition or are in practice.
IDTR roundtable presentations for fall 2009
The Instructional Design and Technology Roundtables are a series of interesting and innovative instructional design, e-learning, and new teaching topics for faculty to learn, share, and discuss with their peers. All presentations will be in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union.
The fall presentations begin with K-State Online: Tools to Improve Your Teaching at 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. This presentation will focus on the new tools available in K-State Online for all faculty.
The second presentation is Nostra d’academe at 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, where three faculty will predict the future of higher education.
The last presentation for the semester is Virtual Collaboration: Applied Projects and Tools at 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, to learn about collaborative strategies, technologies, and projects.
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IDT Roundtable April 16: Social Media
The last IDT Roundtable session this semester is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union.
Every day there seems to be something new on the Web designed to connect people in exciting, innovative ways. Come join iTAC staffers Kevin Champion, technology information specialist, and Ben Ward, instructional designer, as they take a wild journey exploring everything from Facebook to Twitter. Be prepared to jump into the discussion of new ideas, old fears, and where the future might take us.
Coffee, tea, and water will be available, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. RSVP to catl@k-state.edu, 785-532-7828. To learn about the past sessions, go to the IDT Roundtable website.
IDT Roundtable March 26: Wiki Mania
Come to the IDT Roundtable session 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union to learn more about wikis.
Wikis are changing how we see and use information. Visit with Roger McHaney, professor in Management; Bronwyn Fees, associate professor in Family Studies and Human Services; Linda Yarrow, assistant professor with Human Nutrition; Angela Chauncey, applications manager in OME; and David Bollman, system specialist in iTAC, as they take us on a tour of their wikis, both in the classroom and the professional setting. They will share their experiences, the high points, the low points, and everything in between. Bring your questions to ask our panel of experts!
Coffee, tea, and water will be available, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. RSVP to catl@k-state.edu, 785-532-7828. To learn about upcoming sessions, go to the IDT Roundtable website.
IDT Roundtable Feb. 26: Second Life Showcase
Come to the IDT Roundtable session 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union to learn more about Second Life, its use by instructors on campus, and what’s happening out in the virtual world. Continue reading “IDT Roundtable Feb. 26: Second Life Showcase”
IDT Roundtable Jan. 29: Digital Repositories
The Instructional Design and Technology Roundtables for spring 2009 start this week. Join us 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union to learn more about Digital Repositories.
Learn about the benefits of submitting your work to open-access digital repositories. Marty Courtois, in Hale Library Repository Services, will discuss the K-State Research Exchange (K-REx), its role in the publishing process, and how it can increase the impact of your scholarly publications. Shalin Hai-Jew, instructional designer in iTAC, will demonstrate other digital learning repositories and examine the various copyright releases that may be used to share self-created academic resources.
Coffee, tea, and water will be available, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. RSVP to catl@k-state.edu, 785-532-7828. To learn about the upcoming sessions, go to the IDT Roundtable website.
IDT Roundtable Nov. 12: Podcasting and Vodcasting
The next roundtable is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Union 212. Brent Anders, Bryan Vandiviere, and Ben Ward will present “Podcasting and Vodcasting”. Join us as we see what’s hot and what’s not, the effectiveness of these tools in teaching, how to get started, how to look like a pro, and where to show off your efforts when finished.
Registration and refreshments start at 10:45 a.m. RSVP by contacting the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, 785-532-7828, catl@k-state.edu. Coffee, tea, and water will be available, and you are welcome to bring your lunch.
Course accessibility “how to” at IDT Roundtable Oct. 24
“Quick Tips for Online Course Accessibility” will be presented by Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson and Phyllis Epps at the IDT Roundtable 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Union 212. Using Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files can be frustrating enough on their own, and making accessible content seems like just another step. This “how to” presentation will walk through each of those file formats and show how easy it is to add accessibility. Learn these and more: Continue reading “Course accessibility “how to” at IDT Roundtable Oct. 24″
