ET@MO Tips & Tricks Newsletter

ET@MO director embarks on new adventure

The staff members of ET@MO congratulate its director, Andrew Lootens-White on his new position as Associate Director of Accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission. Andy will begin his position in late October in Chicago, Illinois. Join us for a farewell celebration on October 18 from 2:30 - 4:00 in the department (around 260 Heinkel Bldg.). While transitioning to new leadership, ET@MO will continue its quality service in supporting teaching and learning at Mizzou.

Evaluate your course mid-semester

Take advantage of the MoCAT (Missouri Cares About Teaching) online teaching evaluation system to receive anonymous student feedback on your class(es). Requesting input mid-semester allows time to implement meaningful changes for your students. Using the tool is easy for you and your students, and you can easily save the data for your teaching portfolio. Request a MoCAT account and login at http://mocat.missouri.edu

7 things you should know about Cyberinfrastructure

Cyberinfrastructure merges technology, data, and human resources into a seamless whole. It integrates high-performance computing, remote sensors, large data sets, middleware, and sophisticated applications. It also helps faculty and students share expertise, tools, and facilities to generate knowledge. 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.