March 2006 News

March 23, 2006 A team of University of Delaware faculty and staff has developed video animation to demonstrate the process of developing a transgenic plant. The nine-minute video is an excellent way to enhance the understanding of something students cannot otherwise see, Lesa Griffiths, professor of animal and food sciences and director of the Center for International Studies, said.

Griffiths and Sherry Kitto, professor of plant and soil science, who teach the course, began the animation project in 2000 when they applied for and received a student technology assistant grant through the PRESENT, or Practical Resources for Educators Seeking Effective New Technologies, UD's teaching, learning and technology center.

Read the full story on UDaily.

March 9, 2006 Jim Dean, Professor of English, is profiled as one of the winners of the 2005 Exemplary Applications Contest. In addition to new methods of delivering information to his students, Dean also saw that he could assign projects to his students that would require them to interact with that information in new ways.

Read the full story in the Jim Dean faculty profile.

March 1, 2006 IT User Services wants to identify and reward faculty who use technology effectively to enhance their students' learning. By recognizing these faculty we plan to share their success with the rest of the University and provide inspiration to their colleagues.

The Exemplary Use of Technology in Teaching Contest is now accepting submissions from instructors. Students, faculty and staff can also nominate courses.

For details, visit the contest web site.

March 1, 2006 On March 7, 2006, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in 311 Pearson Hall (Studio A), representatives of Apple Computer, Inc. will provide an introduction into the uses and technology of podcasting. Lester Ray will discuss the overall purpose and curriculum uses of podcasting, and Josh Townsend will do a technical presentation.

Online registration is available.