ECAR recently released the results of its annual Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology. You can read the full report here, but here are a few findings that we found interesting: Students look to their instructors for guidance on how to integrate technology into their academic lives. Even though they have never lived in…
Disappointing Report on Open Access Journals
As a librarian, I encourage faculty to consider publishing in reputable open access journals because I understand that open access is the long term answer to our current serials crisis. Working at an institution with an open access policy, I am even more dedicated to encouraging open access publishing. NPR’s story this morning on “bad”…
Students as Creators: Incorporating Video Assignments – Workshop Summary
Thanks to those who attended Tuesday’s workshop. We started the workshop of by sharing some benefits for using video assignments in your class, and some challenges that you might face. We also offered solutions to potential problems. You can view the full presentation here. Catherine Spencer, Professor of French, explained how she asked her students…
Freshman Research Skills: Workshop Summary
Thanks to all who joined us for our first Teaching with Technology event. The topic was Freshman Research Skills, and Kathy Gehring presented the results from the Research Practices Survey (RPS). The RPS is a tool that allows us to collect information on our first year students’ previous research experiences and assess their research skills. …
Talking Technology Video Series: Suzuko Knott
In August we sat down with Suzuko Knott, Assistant Professor of German, to talk about her use of technology in the classroom. In this video, the first in our Talking Technology video series, Dr. Knott discusses her use of Moodle in German 436: Imagining “Amerika”. She used the blog, wiki, and glossary features available through Moodle…
Want to visit The National Gallery, London?
See every painting in The National Gallery’s permanent collection from your desk! ARTstor, a database of digital images, just released this collection and is available to all students, faculty and staff at Connecticut College. View a sample of the 2,300 works included, or view the full collection in ARTstor. Image Credit: The National Gallery, London….
New Lynda course on time management
Perfect timing! Take this 11 minute course through Lynda.com on managing your time. As with all Lynda.com courses, they are available to current Conn faculty, staff and students. Image Credit: Jean-Louis Zimmermann, Time Management: 44 Keys to Gaining More Time Mind Map, http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeanlouis_zimmermann/3042647305/sizes/o/in/photostream/
Announcing Teaching with Technology Workshops for Faculty
Information Services announces the schedule of Teaching with Technology workshops for fall 2013. Registration is recommended but not required. Register for any, or all, of our upcoming workshops by clicking on any title, or contact Jessica McCullough. Freshman Research Skills Thursday, September 12, 9:00-10:00 AM Haines Room, Shain Library Enjoy breakfast while learning more about your…
New Release from Lynda.com: Google Calendar Training
Want to learn how to use your Google Calendar more efficiently for both your personal and professional lives? Take a look at Lynda.com’s new Google Calendar Essential Training. Topics includes scheduling events, keeping track of your to-dos, assigning tasks to others, changing how the calendar looks to make it better suit your needs, and accessing…
Learn with Lynda!
Let the learning begin: All students, faculty, and staff now have access to lynda.com, an online subscription library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized industry experts. The campus community can access more than 1,400 training videos on a broad range of subjects, including business skills, photography,…