Posted December 14, 2007 The Winter Faculty Institute kick-off event focuses on how technology and assessment can enhance student learning.
The morning will consist of a presentation, a UD Faculty Showcase, and an interactive workshop. Karen Swan, a faculty member in the Center for Educational Technology at Kent State will present "Taking Learning to the Next Level: Using Assessment and Technology" and lead an interactive workshop on "Making Your Learning Goals Happen."
Three UD faculty will give their perspectives on lessons learned using emerging technologies with their classes. The faculty presentations are:
- "Electronic Collaboration Enhances Student Skills,” Lou Rossi, Mathematical Sciences
- “Using Electronic Portfolios with Nutrition and Dietetics Interns,” Ann Rucinski, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences
- “Simulating a Chemistry Lab,” Mary Beth Kramer, Chemistry and Biochemistry
The noontime program on "Celebrate Student Learning Assessment" will include a panel on the UD Faculty Perspective on Student Learning Assessment.
There will be an orientation to the Student Multimedia Design Center at 2:00 p.m.
- Date: Monday, January 7, 2008
- Times and locations:
- 8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast, Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center
- 9:00 a.m. - noon: Morning program, Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center
- Noon - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch, Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center
- 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.: Orientation at the Student Multimedia Design Center, Morris Library
Registration is required. Register for the morning program only or for the morning program and lunch. The Student Multimedia Design Center orientation has a separate registration.
Posted December 7, 2007 
“I am very pleased to announce that the University has signed a Microsoft Campus Agreement that permits a copy of Microsoft Office to be downloaded to all University-owned computers,” Leila Lyons, director, IT-User Services, said.
The University purchased the software from Microsoft through this agreement.
“This is a significant advantage to the campus community on many levels,” Lyons said.
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December 2007 News