by Mike Dixon | Sep 28, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
From UR’s Information Systems: On Wednesday September 30th, Apple will release a new OS X version called “El Capitan”. At this time, we do not recommend you download and install this OS to your computer. After the product is released, the Information Services department will begin testing the new OS on University standard Mac systems, as well as testing it with University standard software applications. We will continue to provide updates to the community as we learn more about the new OS. We’ll also provide updates via the IS website.
http://is.richmond.edu/alerts/os-x-el-capitan-09-28-15.html
by Mike Dixon | Sep 21, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
Enjoy a free breakfast and hot buffet lunch on the last day of Fall Break, October 13, and learn what your colleagues are up to with technology at the CTLT’s UR TechVision 2015 conference! This event features 14 faculty presenters/panelists, opening remarks from Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson (dean, SPCS) and closing remarks by Dr. Nancy A. Bagranoff (dean, School of Business). We will showcase innovative uses of technology by faculty in courses and curriculum. Full details are on the UR TechVision website.
Topics include: integrating mobile devices, incorporating digital media into curriculum, drones in education, and successes/challenges in the flipped classroom. We’ll also have augmented reality technology available for you to try in-between sessions.
The faculty conference is free but registration is required, so register today!
by Mike Dixon | Sep 14, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
As educators utilize more and more online resources and create/re-purpose video content, the rules of copyright differ depending on all sorts of factors. UR’s Campus Copyright Committee serves as an advisory group for the University of Richmond community on issues related to copyright and other intellectual property issues, such as author’s rights and publisher agreements. The committee represents university members who are knowledgeable about various copyright issues and who are committed to developing policies, processes and educational opportunities related to copyright.
The committee has created a special e-mail address that allows students, faculty and staff to contact the committee. Contact them at fairuse@richmond.edu. Note that the copyright committee does not provide legal advice. Rather, they can assist with providing useful information as well as help thinking through copyright law.
by Mike Dixon | Sep 14, 2015 | Teaching and Learning, Workshop
UR is testing Panopto, a desktop capture/lecture capture tool that works with Blackboard and is easy to use. Need to cancel class due to illness, a conference conflict, or bad weather? You can record your lecture or presentation in Panopto and students can view it within Blackboard. Panopto captures your computer screen activity as well as your voice, and you can record you on video via webcam if you wish!
Learn more in our hands-on Panopto training session on 9/16 and you might win a Logitech USB headset! Register for our September 16 (2PM) session or contact your CTLT liaison for assistance.
by Mike Dixon | Sep 9, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
Learn about best practices in backing up your data and you might win a new 128 GB Kingston DataTraveler thumb drive! Have you ever deleted an important document by accident…only to be unable to retrieve it? This session will review the issues related to backup methods, costs, testing, folder etiquette and data restoration. An overview of the UR resources that can help prevent data loss will also be provided. Many of the topics discussed should also inform you of the best solutions for backing up the personal data on your home computer. Sign up now for this October 6 session before it fills up! Visit https://learning.richmond.edu/events/index.php/28-back-up-your-data.
