In this episode of UR Tech Savvy, Scott and I talk about emerging 3D imaging and modeling technologies and how they impact modern education. We are particularly excited about this topic because we just bought a Oculus Rift DK2 for the CTLT and are looking for uses here at the University of Richmond. Hope you enjoy the podcast
In this episode of UR Tech Savvy, we take on the question “is the camera dead?” With the explosion of “cellphones” that double as high quality cameras, is there a use for stand-alone or single-function cameras anymore? As two experienced SLR photographers, Scott and I talk about how all these cellphone/cameras are altering the educational experience on campus and ways that faculty can benefit. Hope you enjoy!
Here is a link to the fascinating Feltron talk we mention during the podcast.
The big news in the tech world this month has been about the Apple Watch. On this month’s episode of UR Tech Savvy, Scott and I will discuss all things wearable technology. Is there an educational purpose? How will it change the way students interact? Hope you enjoy!
For the inaugural UR Tech Savvy podcast, Scott and I talked technological memories with a couple of TLC students, Saba and Ivana, and our new boss Mike Dixon. Hope you enjoy!
Download the Proposal Application (.doc file) | Deadline to submit: April 24, 2015, 5 PM
Submit your proposal to ats@richmond.edu
Overview
The purpose of this initiative is to enable University of Richmond faculty members to explore, and ultimately utilize mobile technology in their teaching. Since the beginning of this program, we have found that incorporating these mobile technologies can enhance the student educational experience as well as the potential to aid in research and personal productivity. These mobile technologies certainly provide for interesting and unique opportunities in higher education.
We believe that mobile technologies have the ability to transform learning, change how professors transmit knowledge, and effectively change how students acquire, interact with, and use knowledge.
This program is intended to support faculty members interested in integrating a mobile device, apps, and web-based tools into a specific course that they teach. For those accepted into the Mobile Device Initiative, the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology will distribute the mobile technology to faculty for one full year. The students participating in the course for which the application was submitted will receive the mobile device for one semester.
When drafting your application, faculty are strongly encouraged to collaborate with their CTLT Liaison. Your CTLT Liaison is available to work with you to further develop and implement classroom activities during the semester.
Faculty members selected to receive a mobile device will be asked to collaborate and share their experiences with other program participants. In addition, faculty members will be asked to share their experience with the campus community through other CTLT initiatives (such as the Learning@Richmond Newsletter, Workshop participation, Pizza & Pedagogy Lunches, PETE events, PETE: After Hours, etc.) Participation in these events is optional. To add to our growing knowledge base of learning impact, students will be asked to complete a brief survey on their experiences with the mobile device, at the end of the semester.
Submit your proposal to ats@richmond.edu by Friday, April 24, 2015 at 5:00pm. You will be asked to address the following questions in your proposal:
Proposals will be reviewed by CTLT staff. Priority will be given to first time applicants. Applying faculty members will be notified by a CTLT Liaison regarding the selection decision via email. The device will be distributed to selected faculty as soon as possible after the selection process.
Ownership of the mobile device will rest with the University. Faculty and students will need to sign a return/fine agreement agreeing to return the devices or be fined for the cost of repair or replacement.
Faculty and students will be able to download free apps, however additional apps for purchase will be the responsibility of the individual faculty/student, and made through his or her personal iTunes account. A $50 iTunes gift card will be provided to each participating faculty member.
The CTLT has inventory for supporting 4-5 classes using iPads. The iPads have front facing and rear facing cameras and contain WiFi access only (no cellular data). Please contact your CTLT liaison for more device dependent information.
Please download and complete the MDI Fall 2015 Application. When drafting your application, faculty are strongly encouraged to collaborate with their CTLTLiaison. You should submit your finished proposal to ats@richmond.edu by Friday, April 24, 2015 at 5:00pm.
