 February 2007 News
Google Hosts Campus 3D Rendering Competition
Posted February 16, 2007 Google announced a competition among United States college students for the best rendering of their campus in 3D. The "Build Your Campus in 3D" contest calls for students to model their school's campus buildings in Google SketchUp and then tag them in Google Earth. Winners get a visit to Google, all expenses paid.
Google said all campus buildings should be modeled in Google SketchUp using photo-texturing and with a low-polygon count. Students can enter the contest individually or in teams, but Google recommends entrants have a faculty advisor. Entries should be submitted to the competition website by June 1, and the winning entries will be posed to the 3D Warehouse by July 10. More information is available.
 Mobile Matters: Why Learning Professionals Need to Care
Posted February 10, 2007 Mobile learning continues to focus on using portable computing devices such as laptops, tablet PCs, PDAs,  and smart phones with wireless networks to extend learning spaces beyond the traditional classroom. Today’s learning professionals, however, are finding that mobile learning initiatives need more than devices and connectivity to achieve success.
In this seminar, Ellen Wagner will explore the current status of mobile learning, consider lessons learned from successful mobile learning initiatives, and suggest 10 steps learning professionals can take to prepare for the challenges and opportunities of learning anytime, anywhere.
View the session web site for more info and register online to join the event on February 20 from 1 - 2 p.m. in the User Services Conference Room, 011 Smith Hall. Discussion will follow the webcast from 2-3 p.m. Dessert will be provided.
What's on the Horizon for Teaching and Learning with Technology
Posted February 7, 2007 The New Media Consortium released the 2007 Horizon Report, "What's on the Horizon for Teaching and Learning with Technology." The annual Horizon Report describes the continuing work of the NMC's Horizon Project, and highlights Six “Learning Technologies to Watch” for Higher Education. See the 2007 Horizon Report web site for more details. The Horizon Report is the topic for today's technology session to faculty at noon.
Noon tech series for faculty resumes February 7
Posted February 1, 2007
“Let Us PRESENT,” the lunchtime technology series for faculty, resumes with “What's on the Horizon for Teaching and Learning with Technology,” at 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7, in 010 Smith Hall. The event will conclude at 1:10 p.m.
February's topic will be the annual Horizon Report. The joint publication of the New Media Consortium and Educause Learning Initiative highlights new technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning and creative expression in higher education over the next six years.
During the roundtable discussion, faculty will explore the possible implications of such trends for their own classes and how such applications might be used to the best advantage for faculty and students.
The free technology sessions for faculty are designed to introduce new technologies, while exploring the details of existing tools and sharing experiences involving the use of technology in teaching.
Light salads and beverages will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required for each session. Register online.
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