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Apply now for the Series on Academic Transformation

Has your department identified challenges in one or more courses that, if you could overcome them, would improve teaching and learning? Please consider applying to participate in the two-semester Series on Academic Transformation to improve teaching and learning through the use of educational technologies. Sponsored by Educational Technologies at Missouri (ET@MO), Academic Transformation is for MU teams committed to redesigning one or more key courses for teaching and learning improvement.

Educational movies made easy

Learn how easy it is to make a movie, learning object, or tutorial. Camtasia, a software available at ET@MO, allows users to record the computer screen, integrate images, PowerPoint, and even narration. The finished file is web-ready and suitable for use in Blackboard or Web sites. For more information on using Camtasia software, contact Marsha Lyon at lyonm@missouri.edu.

7 things you should know about Facebook

Since EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative's first brief on Facebook, the social networking site originally developed for college and university students has become available to anyone. It now offers new ways of organizing social networks as well as extensive new features and access to other Web applications. Users can now manage online identities and engage other users much more easily. They also enjoy privacy policies that give them unprecedented control over how their personal information is handled on the site. Download the PDF of this full article. This information is provided by the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative's (ELI's) 7 Things You Should Know About… series which provides concise information on emerging learning technologies and related practices.

CAMPUS NEWS

e-Portfolio initiative at Mizzou
ET@MO and the Division of IT (DoIT) are moving forward to provide a centrally-funded e-portfolio system. E-Portfolios are useful in the assessment process both at the individual student level and at the programmatic review level. Although only a few academic units are being phased in at this time, if you are interested in discussing future possibilities, please contact Danna Vessell at danna@missouri.edu or 882-0645.

Videoconference presents research on technology and student learning
Faculty and research assistants from Mizzou and University of Oklahoma recently concluded a three year study on student learning outcomes from use of technology in the classroom. This videoconference provides an overview of findings, discusses student/ teacher satisfaction and expectations, an identifies implications for teaching and learning. Event dates are June 8 at 11am, June 11 at 12pm, June 14 at 11am, and June 19 at 12pm (all times CST). View the full report. Registration is free, but space is limited. Register via e-mail at teachingwithtech@missouri.edu.

TECHNOLOGY TIP

Two choices for using e-mail in Blackboard
Faculty may configure their Blackboard course sites to handle e-mails internally (messages sent and received inside the Blackboard interface) or externally (messages sent inside Blackboard to MU official e-mail addresses). Both options allow a button to be placed on the course entry page for easy access to send e-mail. Support and questions on using these two options can be directed to the META Team at meta@missouri.edu or 884-6966.