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Workshops for upcoming faculty Web site changes

On January 1, 2008 the Web address for faculty member's sites on Bengal will change to http://web.missouri.edu /~yourPawPrint. Faculty members with Web sites on Bengal need to update any files that contain their Web site address. These can include Blackboard and WebCT course sites, PowerPoint presentations, syllabi, handouts, and e-mail signature files. Work with the META Team for help with updating these files. E-mail meta@missouri.edu or call 882-8840 to schedule an appointment.

Use MoCAT for mid-semester feedback

MoCAT (Missouri Cares About Teaching) is an online system for collecting student feedback in order to improve the current course an instructor is teaching. The MoCAT system allows MU instructors to create, send, and compile anonymous teaching evaluations at anytime during the semester. Request an account, view online tutorials, and login at http://mocat.missouri.edu

7 things you should know about Wikipedia

Wikipedia—a free, online encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to and edit—is one of the most visited Web sites in the United States, with millions of articles in multiple languages. While it may help students both to analyze and create content for reflective, creative learning, many in higher education are concerned about its reliability as a research tool. 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

Avoid surprises on the first day of class
Planning to use PowerPoint, lecture with a microphone, or show video clips in class? Before you plan lessons around a specific technology, find out which technology is available in your classroom or auditorium. The Academic Support Center provides a list of classroom technology available on campus.

TECHNOLOGY TIP

Are all audio files podcasts?
Not all audio files found on the web are podcasts. Podcasts are digital media broadcasts delivered to a computer for viewing on the computer or ipod. Podcasts can be audio or video files. General audio files can be set up to play in a web browser, streamed live, downloaded to your hard drive, or be a podcast.

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