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Faculty/staff: What’s at the Tech Showcase March 1 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

Ticket image for the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Showcase, March 1, 2011

More than 200 faculty/staff have registered to attend the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Showcase 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 1) in the K-State Student Union Ballroom. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.

Walk-ins are allowed, so faculty who only have an hour can still drop by to learn about IT tools and resources their colleagues are using. The first 200 faculty/staff to enter the ballroom will win a Varney’s gift card.

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Don’t advertise your holiday absence on Facebook

Posted on by Harvard Townsend (harv@ksu.edu)

Burglaries typically increase during holiday times in Manhattan since criminals know many homes and apartments will be empty, some for an extended period of time. Don’t make it easier for the burglars by advertising when you’ll be gone on Facebook or other social networks.

Arrests in New Hampshire earlier this fall underscore the importance of avoiding posts like “Heading home now to spend the holiday with my family. C u next semester, Manhattan” which tell potential burglars exactly when you’re leaving and approximately when you’ll be back.

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IT security roundtable June 4: Risks of social networking

Posted on by Harvard Townsend (harv@ksu.edu)

Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and MySpace are a fact of life (and for some, obsessions!), especially for the current generation of students at K-State. The reality is if you want to communicate with that generation, you need to  have a presence in social media. The other reality is that hackers/criminals know this is where people spend their time and therefore target these platforms.

Social networks have also permanently altered the privacy landscape on many fronts — the information we post about ourselves, what others post about us, and the information about you that the social networking sites themselves harvest and perhaps share with third parties.

Join us 9-10 a.m. this Friday, June 4, in Union 213 (note that it will only last one hour this time) for a discussion on the security risks of social networking. Continue reading “IT security roundtable June 4: Risks of social networking” →

TechBytes Oct. 22: Facebook at K-State

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

Alex Sune will present “Facebook at K-State” at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in 301A Hale Library. Facebook is an integral part of posting information and events to K-State students. Attend this session to see several of these examples and learn how to get the most out of Facebook.

TechBytes seminars are free and open to the K-State community. The series is also video-streamed live for off-campus viewers and others who wish to view it from their desktop. Use the “View live video” link on the TechBytes homepage to watch the next live video as it’s being recorded.

IDT Roundtable April 16: Social Media

Posted on by Swasati Mukherjee

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.

TechBytes Feb. 19: Facebook in the Classroom

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

Marcus Ashlock and Chris Lavergne will present “Facebook in the Classroom” at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in 501 Hale Library (Hemisphere Room). Join this session to learn how Facebook, an interactive online tool, is being used to enrich teaching in the classroom. This session will include ideas and tips for how to use Facebook. Continue reading “TechBytes Feb. 19: Facebook in the Classroom” →

Spring TechBytes series begins Thursday, Feb. 19

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

The TechBytes series begins February 19.  Sessions are scheduled 1:30-2:30 p.m.

TechBytes seminars are free and open to the K-State community. This series shares technology innovations with the campus community, whether it’s a new technology or a new way to use an existing technology.

Thursdays TechBytes topic Location
Feb. 19 Facebook in the Classroom 501 Hale Library
Mar. 5 Second Life Virtual World 301A Hale Library
Mar. 12 K-State Zimbra E-mail Collaboration Suite 212 Union
Mar. 26 Mobile Devices 301A Hale Library
Apr. 2 Creative Commons – Free Online Resources 301A Hale Library
Apr. 9 Webinars for Online Learning 301A Hale Library