C.T.I. Spring 2007 Workshops

Presenters: Derek Barr, Marc Boots-Ebenfield, Rick Branscomb, Robert Campbell, Jay Catoggio, Judi Cook, Michelle Michaud, Everett Rudolph, and Richard Walsh

Sponsored by: The Center for Teaching Innovation (C.T.I.), Library 312

The following are a series of workshops for faculty members interested in good instructional design, library instruction, multimedia presentations, and web development. At the end of the workshops, the participants will have been exposed to some of the applications, tools and devices used to enhance the classroom experience. Take some or all that you interest you.

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1. Captivating PowerPoints (Marc Boots-Ebenfield, C.T.I.)
Have you started putting your PowerPoint lectures in WebCT? We will take a look at techniques to make the PowerPoint lectures more accessible and meaningful to students, including narrating your slides using Adobe Captivate. Captivate turns your PowerPoint into small, beautiful Flash files that you can link to in WebCT. See the workshops in April for even more things you can do with Captivate! Captivate is available in the CTI.

Thursday, February 22nd
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
Place: C.T.I., Library 312

Friday, March 2nd
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
Place: C.T.I., Library 312



2. Learning Objects (Judi Cook, Communications Dept.)
Using technology doesn't mean you have to reinvent the wheel. For some situations, you many find the course materials you need are available online in one of the collections of learning objects at sites like MERLOT, Careo and Marcicopa. For this workshop we'll explore these sites and learn how to find instructional materials such as electronic assignments, online simulations, websites, tutorials, and course policies in a variety of formats.

Monday, February 26th
11:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Place: Meier 101B



3. Audio for WebCT (Derek Barr, C.T.I., Richard Walsh, C.T.I.)
In this workshop participants will complete all the steps necessary for creating and sharing an audio file with their students. You will prepare an audio file for WebCt using a digital recorder, compress and edit it using Audacity (freeware), save it, and ultimately uploaded it to a server where it is linked from WebCt for student listening.

Wednesday, February 28th
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
Place: C.T.I., Library 312

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4. Video for WebCT (Derek Barr, C.T.I., Richard Walsh, C.T.I.)
In this workshop participants will complete all the steps necessary for creating and sharing a video file with their students. We will digitize a video file, compress it using Cleaner 6.5, upload it to a server and explore ways to link to it in WebCT.

Wednesday, March 7th
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: C.T.I., Library 312



5. Cool Tips for Microsoft Office (Robert Campbell, Computer Science)
Participants will explore cool tips and hidden secrets for using Microsoft Office together with a quick review of some essential basics such as file management and how to do a quick and easy restore to your computer after a crash or virus hit. No note taking required - a handout with easy to follow steps for each tip will be provided. Participants are encouraged to share their OWN cool tips with the group. It's great fun!

Wednesday, March 21st
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Meier Bldg. 101B


6. How to Create a Movie Using Apple's iMovie (R. Walsh, C.T.I.)
Hands-on workshop which uses iMovie to digitize footage and edit video materials for an internet/WebCT based or classroom presentation. Discusses how to apply titles, effects, transitions and audio effects. Note: We have loaner laptops with iMovie for sign-out! (Enrollment limited to 8)

Monday, March 26th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: MH 219


7. Podcasts (Derek Barr, C.T.I., Rick Branscomb, English Department)
Learn the basics of Podcasting. Topics to be discussed will be recording techniques, hardware requirements, audio/video compression, and a complete how to on podcast publishing including iTunes subscriptions (PC & Mac).

Tuesday, April 3rd
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Place: C.T.I., Library 312

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8. Intro To Smart Classroom (Jay Catoggio, Director of I.M.C., Derek Barr, C.T.I.)
For faculty who have little or no prior experience in using equipment within a technology teaching space. Experienced users are also welcome to share experiences, ask questions, and improve their skills. Demonstrated will be the "Smart" touch screen interface that controls computer, document camera, VCR, dvd, sound, and Smart interactive white board. Participants will observe, and be able to try things themselves. (Enrollment limited to 8.)

Monday, March 26th, 2007
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Place: Meier Hall 238

Thursday, April 5th, 2007
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Place: Meier Hall 238


9. Excel Spreadsheet Formulas - A First Aid Kit of Useful Formulas & Techniques (Everett Rudolph, Computer Science Dept.
Sure, you know how to use the Auto Sum button to add a column and then copy the formula to an adjacent column or row. Formulas to subtract, multiply and divide - no problem. But do you understand the difference between relative and absolute cell addresses? Can you create a formula to find the percent increase between two amounts? Can you increase or decrease an amount by a stated percent in just one formula? Can you determine what a series of amounts are as a percent of a total and copy that formula so that it works? How about designing a spreadsheet for conducting what-if analysis, performing goal seek or using the = IF function? A hands-on, 2-hour workshop, participants should have a rudimentary knowledge of MS Excel, but first timers are welcome. Workshop begins with a brief review of basic formulas that add, subtract, multiply and divide and then delves into as many of the above situations as time permits.

Thursday, April 5th
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Place: Central Campus, CC 130


10. Captivate Your Students! (Marc Boots-Ebenfield, C.T.I.)
This workshop will show you how easy it is to create demonstrations and simulations for your students using Adobe Captivate. You will create a simple demonstration of a software program and export it for use in WebCT. We will also turn a simple PowerPoint into a narrated lecture with built-in student self-evaluation questions. No experience necessary. Captivate is available in the CTI.

Tuesday, April 17th
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: C.T.I., Library 312

Wedneday, April 18th
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: C.T.I., Library 312

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11. Audio Editing Using Audacity (Richard Walsh, C.T.I.)
Learn how to use a free audio editing program called Audacity to design audio content for the internet/WebCT or in multimedia presentations. Discusses applying audio effects and uses basic production techniques to manipulate sound files.

Thursday, April 12th
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: C.T.I., Library 312


12. PowerPoint Basics for In-Class Presentations (Michelle Michaud, Schools of Human Services)
Learn to design a PowerPoint presentation for in-class use. Not only will we explore the basics of PowerPoint's capabilities, but we will learn effective practices for capturing your student's attention and keeping them interested. This workshop is for beginners, anyone who does not use PowerPoint but would like to learn.

Thursday, March 1st
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Harrington Bldg. 110


13. PowerPoint II for In-Class Presentations (Michelle Michaud, Schools of Human Services)
Learn to design a PowerPoint presentation for in-class use. This class builds on the PowerPoint Basics Workshop. We will delve further into PowerPoint's capabilities such as animation, transitions, sounds and movies. These are fun to add to a presentation but when is it capturing attention and when is it overkill. This workshop is not for beginners but for those who are comfortable with PowerPoint but want to learn more about these functions.

Thursday, April 12th.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Harrington Bldg. 110