http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html This feed will contain the descriptions of events and workshops that CIRT has hosted. All handouts will be available from this feed. en cirtlab@unf.edu (Dave Wilson, Coordination of Educational Media, Center for Instruction and Research Technology, University of North Florida) mirabyte Feed Writer 1.2 Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:02:48 -0500 Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:02:48 -0500 Higher Education This session provides an overview of the tools in Blackboard to support group and team work. Participants learn to set up and manage groups, discuss tools and strategies for collecting assignments, and explore the Blackboard Wiki tool for collaborative projects.
Handout]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#209 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#209 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:11:43 -0500 Participants learn about advanced features of Elluminate, including polling, application sharing, web tours, file transfer, multimedia content, and quizzes. Elluminate Plan! is also covered. Plan! is a standalone desktop application that enables the instructor to prepare the content of an Elluminate Live! session ahead of time and then automate the actions within a session. Best practices for online sessions are addressed throughout.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#224 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#224 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:15:17 -0500 Life is complex, and teachers often provide complex assignments to assess students' understanding of important course concepts.  The success of these complex assignments requires students to have specific skills. Students, however, often have vast differences in preparation on basic skills, leading to frustration on the part of the teacher and the student.

The Office of Faculty Enhancement (OFE), the Center for Instruction and Research Technology (CIRT), and the Center for Professional Development and Training (CPDT) have teamed up to provide information and examples of one solution to the problem. SkillSoft is an online tool designed to help individuals develop basic technical skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and personal development skills (e.g., time management). In this session, faculty members will provide examples of how the SkillSoft training website can help students build essential skills outside of the classroom. These online skill-building courses can be integrated as part of a larger project within a course or as an add-on to existing course assignments. Bring your lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided.
Presentation • UNF Resources for SkillPort • Directly Linking to Learning Sparks
Use of SkillSoft in the Curriculum • Blackboard Skillsoft Module ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#228 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#228 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:22:36 -0500 This hands-on workshop provides an overview of the features in the all-new Grade Center, which replaces the gradebook in Blackboard.  Participants will learn about options for successfully managing student grades, including assignments, calculated columns, dropping lowest grade, and smart views.
Agenda • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#216 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#216 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:03:46 -0500 Google Maps provides interactive maps that are an ideal way to collect and display geographic information. Participants learn how to create interactive maps on which students or others can place information. The maps can be displayed in Blackboard courses or on UNF websites. Possible uses include historical mapping, mapping locations of community agencies or projects, and providing locations for collected data.
Presentation • Handout 1 • Handout 2 ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#227 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#227 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:01:46 -0500 Participants learn how to use basic features of Elluminate, including chat, whiteboard tools, breakout rooms, recording, and audio/video permissions. Blackboard integration and session creation are also covered. Best practices for online sessions are addressed throughout. Elluminate is available for graduate courses and courses in the School of Computing.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#226 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#226 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:07:32 -0500 This hands-on workshop is designed for instructors teaching term-based courses, whether enhanced, hybrid, or distance. The session provides the basics of setting up and customizing courses, creating and managing content, and using course tools such as e-mail and announcements to communicate with students. Best practices for effective instruction are addressed throughout.
Agenda • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#218 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#218 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:45:47 -0500 One benefit of group assignments is that they require students to work in much the same way that they will be working outside of the college environment. Coordinating and managing these assignments among students can be a significant challenge to the teacher and students alike. In this session, Deb Miller, Director of the Center for Instruction and Research Technology (CIRT), will provide examples of how to use practical technology solutions for managing group assignments. Some of the tools discussed will include Wikis and the Group Collaboration area in Blackboard.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#225 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#225 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:25:08 -0500 Do you want your publications to have better visual impact? Do you want your figures to communicate more information and do it effectively? Wikipedia defines infographics as "…visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics are used where complex information needs to be explained quickly and clearly, such as in signs, maps, journalism, technical writing, and education."  In this session participants see examples of infographics used in publications like Nature and Time, and discuss the effective use and merits of infographics. An overview is given of available resources for faculty who would like to create infographics for their publications and presentations.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#223 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#223 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:14:15 -0500 Learn about the new features in Blackboard, starting with a new and improved interface. Instructors will also find better tools for managing groups, including group assignments, a new gradebook, and notification options for users.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#2042 {248346AE-CAA2-4FE1-B539-02657B1BAE21} Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:45:59 -0500 A Flip is a small and inexpensive digital video camera. They are extremely easy to operate, making it simple to edit and upload video to You Tube or other sites. The Flip connects directly to a computer through a built-in USB connector and can record up to 60 minutes of good-quality video. CIRT has Flip cameras available for checkout to faculty. In this session, effective instructional uses are discussed, and participants learn how to operate the camera and publish videos.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#221 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#221 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:11:18 -0500 This session will include demonstration of Elluminate’s features, hands-on practice in setting up and running sessions through Blackboard, and an overview of the Elluminate Plan! software. Elluminate will be available for graduate courses and courses in the School of Computing beginning Fall 2009.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#217 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#217 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:43:01 -0500 Participants learn about SafeAssign, the new plagiarism detection service now available in Blackboard. Explore the following features of SafeAssign: SafeAssignments, Direct Submit, Originality Reports, supported file types, viewing and grading submissions, copying SafeAssignments into other courses and making the SafeAssign tool available in a course.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#204 {67E72898-BD2F-42A4-B147-E38087AAD4B8} Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:20:08 -0500 This session provides a look at several tools to customize and better manage Blackboard courses. Participants will learn how to customize the course design and menu, manage tool availability for students, create custom content areas, turn off unused items, create course links, and create multiple items at once with the Document Package tool.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#212 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#212 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:03:49 -0500 This session provides an overview to integrating digital media in a Blackboard course. Participants view examples and learn methods to incorporate digital media into their Blackboard courses. Types covered will include audio announcements, embedded YouTube videos, narrated PowerPoint, and Google maps.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#211 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#211 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:36:27 -0500 In this hands-on workshop, participants learn how to narrate PowerPoint presentations for online delivery, using PowerPoint and Impatica. Impatica is a software program available in CIRT which allows the delivery of fully narrated and animated PowerPoint content over the Internet, plug-in free and even at modem speeds. The "translated" files are compatible with learning management systems like Blackboard or can be placed on a website
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#208 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#208 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:00:17 -0500 In this hands-on workshop participants learn to set up Audacity and use it to create and edit digital audio. The focus is on working with spoken audio for use in several applications including podcasts, Blackboard, web pages, and presentations.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#207 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#207 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 05:58:27 -0500 presented by The Office of Faculty Enhancement and the Center for Instruction & Research Technology
Session participants discuss the use of techniques designed to increase student interaction in courses. We discuss the role of choice in students’ selection of lecture topics and the use of student polling during class time to increase student interaction. We discuss a variety of methods including voting cards, clickers, and cell phone polling systems.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#206 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#206 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:29:21 -0500 presented by The Office of Faculty Enhancement and the Center for Instruction & Research Technology
Workshop participants discuss the use of the Peer Instruction method to increase student interaction in courses. We will explore techniques for peer instruction, including flashcards and clickers, and discuss a recent study on the topic. The study found that students were more likely to give the right answer after peer discussion even when no one in their group knew the right answer. Bring your own strategies, techniques, and challenges for the discussion.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#205 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#205 Sat, 7 Mar 2009 04:05:20 -0500 The growth of news feeds has been phenomenal.  Just about every blog and significant website uses them to keep their readers informed of new information as it becomes available. From YouTube to The Chronicle of Higher Education, they all have feeds.  You can harness these feeds using a news reader to stay current personally and professionally.  In this workshop we demonstrate how to use a news reader to subscribe to and organize feeds. We also review a few popular news feeders.
Presentation • Handout I • Handout II ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#203 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#203 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:19:37 -0500 In this informal session, participants discuss features and available applications for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
Top 50 iPhone Apps for Educators
Configuring your iPhone with UNF Email, Contacts, and Calendars ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#202 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#202 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:51:15 -0500 During a fast-paced session with Jeff Durfee, Director of IT Security, participants learn about UNF services that might be of interest, including:
        Secure research network and storage options
        Secure email (email clients are *not* secure by default)
        Secure mobile storage (protect USB and flash drives)
        Secure remote file transfer
        Disaster recovery (for when everything goes wrong!) ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#201 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#201 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:45:36 -0500 Faculty members from across campus discuss their techniques, the interaction with students in an online course, the time commitment involved, best practices, successes and struggles. The faculty panel is available at the end of the discussion to answer questions about teaching online. ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#200 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#200 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:39:14 -0500 Respondus is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard. During this hands-on workshop, learn how to import exam questions from publisher test banks and Word documents, create new assessments and question pools in Respondus and publish to Blackboard from Respondus.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#147 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#147 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:38:46 -0500 During this brownbag lunch, faculty learn about free tools that are available on the web, and how they can be used in the classroom and on Blackboard.  Bubbl.us, an online charting tool;  VoiceThread, a tool for sharing photos and creating audio comments; StumbleUpon, a browser extension that assists in finding webpages;  and Zotero a tool for managing references and bibliographies are included.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#210 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#210 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 05:53:51 -0500 Explore the features of the asynchronous communication tool available in Blackboard and learn some tips & tricks for engaging students in your course.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#131 {CCDAF404-12DC-4C9D-B7AD-C0575F896373} Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:09:39 -0500 A discussion of UNF copyright guidelines and policies for the use of copyrighted materials in an online environment, such as Blackboard. Fair Use and the TEACH Act are covered and checklists for their use shared with participants.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#189 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#189 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:26:49 -0500 Learn about the basics of Blackboard assessments, including test creation, deployment, and results, along with tips and best practices. Participants also learn about importing and exporting exams and discuss tips and tricks for minimizing cheating in the online environment.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#129 {B1EDC629-1B48-485B-AD99-796CD02B29AB} Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:36:16 -0500 Enhance the communication in your courses by using asynchronous tools now available in Blackboard. Explore sample blogs and wikis created by UNF faculty and students and discuss tips and best practices.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#133 {0C3EEA68-B2EE-452D-8F30-B54F7CDE16B2} Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:34:51 -0500 This hands-on session is designed to assist faculty in creating a basic website, which includes their picture, contact information, courses, research interests and favorite links. Participants use Dreamweaver during the session to build and publish their pages based on the UNF template. Advance organization/writing required.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#151 {4178DCEF-3050-49D6-92C4-9228050BE1CD} Sat, 6 Dec 2008 03:18:04 -0500 The World Wide Web is more than a collection of static web pages, there are many free tools available for use online. Discover tools for sharing photographs, creating text documents, managing a personal library, and using a  web browser as a notebook.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#188 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#188 Sat, 8 Nov 2008 05:06:08 -0500 Google Earth is a free virtual globe with searchable geographic information superimposed as layers over the terrestrial features. There are several academic units, university professors, and researchers using Google Earth to share information with their students and present data. In this presentation, we demonstrate techniques for finding quality information for use in courses, or as examples for student assignments.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#187 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#187 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:48:55 -0500 Workshop participants will discuss the tools available in the Blackboard Learning System to determine whether students are achieving desired results. The topics for discussion include: Blog tool, Wiki tool, Assess Wikis, Discussion Grader, Assessment results, Performance Dashboard, and Course Statistics.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#186 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#186 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:02:41 -0500 Join us for the opportunity to share ideas and discuss best practices for the clickers system. We can all benefit by hearing about one another’s successes and frustrations. CIRT will provide drinks and cookies, so bring your lunch and join us!
Clickers Website ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#185 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#185 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:00:58 -0500 Participants discuss how to enhance Blackboard courses with web 2.0 content. Topics covered include blogs, wikis, podcasts, YouTube videos, del.icio.us links, RSS Feeds, Google Maps, Google Presentations, and Flickr photos.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#184 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#184 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:29:06 -0500 This session is appropriate for instructors getting started with CPS, as well as those who want a more thorough look at the system. Participants will become familiar with the CPS system, set up the CPS/Blackboard connection for their courses, and learn how to take attendance, poll students, give participation points, and use other common features of the software. Information about resources and support for instructors and students will also be provided.
CPS 5 for Instructors Handout • CPS User's Guide for PC ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#173 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#173 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:37:57 -0500 Participants will learn about options for successfully managing student grades, including gradebook visibility and grade weighting, tracking, and accessing course statistics.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#182 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#182 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:18:12 -0500 Learn about these emerging web-based communication environments and how they can be effectively used in face-to-face and online courses to enhance student learning. The session will provide an overview of online blogging & wiki tools, as well as available tools in Blackboard.
Presentation • 7 Things You Should Know About Blogs • 7 Things You Should Know About Wikis ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#141 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#141 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:10:20 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#129 {8DBFF60F-CC33-404A-B780-7901804D27C7} Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:10:36 -0500 This hands-on session is designed to assist faculty in creating a basic website, which includes their picture, contact information, courses, research interests and favorite links. Participants use Dreamweaver during the session to build and publish their pages based on the UNF template. Advance organization/writing required.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#151 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#151 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:35:33 -0500 Workshop participants are introduced to the Google Earth software and how it is being used at UNF. After using the software, participants discussed possible uses for Google Earth in their teaching.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#172 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#172 Fri, 16 May 2008 19:05:08 -0500 Workshop participants learn how clickers can be used in a classroom to check for understanding, conduct polling, promote peer discussion, administer quizzes, take attendance and more. Grading philosophies and best practices are discussed.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#171 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#171 Thu, 15 May 2008 19:03:34 -0500 Workshop participants will discuss the tools available in the Blackboard Learning System to determine whether students are achieving desired results. The topics for discussion include: Blog tool, Wiki tool, Assess Wikis, Discussion Grader, Assessments, Pools, Assessment question types, Assessment feedback, Assessment results, Random Blocks of questions in exams, randomizing questions and question answer choices, Performance Dashboard, and Course Statistics.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#170 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#170 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:02:01 -0500 presented by Rhonda Mitchell, CPDT & Jason Ottie, ITS
Learn the new look and feel of the next generation of computer Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Vista and Office 2007. This software will be installed in all classrooms and computer labs prior to the Summer 2008 semester. The presentation will introduce faculty to the new features and important user functions. Participants will also learn how Information Technology will deploy the new client, how to request the new client, and what support resources are available.
Presentation • Every Day Work with Vista Best Practices Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#167 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#167 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:48:49 -0500 Would you like to be able to bring a geographic aspect to your courses? Google Earth is a free virtual globe and atlas that you can use to display geographic information. This hands-on workshop will cover finding pre-existing content and creating your own.
Agenda • Handout • Google Earth Homepage • Google Earth Outreach ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#166 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#166 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:27:11 -0500 Plagiarism in the 21st Century: Electronic Cheating and Electronic Detection Systems
in cooperation with the Office of Faculty Enhancement
Workshop participants will discuss the practical, pedagogical, and moral implications of the proliferation of electronic sources for students to engage in plagiarism (e.g., cheathouse.com, flashpapers.com) and the growth of electronic resources for faculty to engage in plagiarism detection (e.g., Turnitin.com, SafeAssign). The discussion will focus on the degree to which faculty should and are able to monitor the integrity of student written assignments as well as the challenges and best practices for dealing with plagiarism at the university level.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#164 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#164 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:06:56 -0500 This brown bag begins with a short introduction to capabilities of Photoshop and a general conversation on its use in research and then moves on to examples of how UNF faculty are using Photoshop to analyze images in their research.

Presenters:
Joel Beam, Semiautomatic Digital Imaging Processing Method to Measure Acute Wound Healing
Dan Richard, Measuring Unconscious Bias Toward Middle Eastern Males
Dave Wilson, Using Adobe Photoshop for Research and Scholarship

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended page for scientific researchers ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#163 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#163 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 03:55:39 -0500 In the past five years, several technologies including mySpace, blogs, wikis, podcasting, and mp3 players have gained mainstream popularity. For this panel discussion, CIRT has invited UNF faculty and staff to present on where these technologies are taking us and what new technologies will emerge next.

Panelists:
Sebastian Foti, The Lifespan of a Digital Native
Michael Kucsak, 21st Century Libraries and the Google Generation
Arturo Sanchez, Semantic, Ubiquity, and Mobility
Albert Ritzhaupt, Future of Educational Technology: Integration, Imagination, and Integration (Virtual Presentation)

Timeline • Riding the Waves of "Web 2.0" • Video Recording of Panel Part 1 • Part 2 ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#162 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#162 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:16:48 -0500 Enhance the communication in your courses by using asynchronous tools now available in Blackboard. Explore sample blogs and wikis created by UNF faculty and students and discuss tips and best practices.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#133 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#133 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:13:23 -0500 Workshop participants learn how clickers can be used in a classroom to check for understanding, conduct polling, promote peer discussion, administer quizzes, take attendance and more. UNF faculty currently using clickers in their courses briefly share their experiences and strategies, and grading philosophies and best practices are discussed.
Presentation • Jeopardy Template ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#158 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#158 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:12:12 -0500 In cooperation with the Office of Faculty Enhancement
Workshop participants will discuss the challenges faced by faculty who teach large classes and the best practices for engaging students enrolled in large classes. We will discuss the cognitive and attention limitations of students as well as the use of techniques for increasing student engagement such as class demonstrations, class discussions, minute papers, and problem-based assignments. Bring your own strategies, techniques, and challenges for the discussion.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#157 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#157 Sat, 9 Feb 2008 22:34:35 -0500 This session continues the discussion of UNF copyright guidelines and policies for the use of copyrighted materials the classroom and online environment. Fair Use guidelines are covered and a checklist for their use shared with participants.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#156 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#156 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 20:36:41 -0500 Learn about the new features in Blackboard with the upgrade to version 7.3 including an overview of the new system configuration, new course copy procedures, and several Discussion Board changes including the Tree View, Mark as Read and Mark as Unread options, Subscribe and Unsubscribe icons at the forum level, a new Quote option, and the ability to Tag messages.
Agenda • Handout • Blackboard 7.3 Upgrade Information ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#154 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#154 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:37:24 -0500 This session is appropriate for instructors already using CPS and will provide an overview of changes to the software, a look at  new features, and assistance in setting up the CPS/Blackboard connection.
Agenda • CPS 5 Users Manual ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#152 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#152 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:15:01 -0500 This session is appropriate for instructors getting started with CPS, as well as those who want a more thorough look at the system. Participants will become familiar with the CPS system, set up the  CPS/Blackboard connection for their courses, and learn how to take attendance, poll students, give participation points, and use other common features of the software. Information about  resources and support for instructors and students will also be provided.
Agenda • CPS 5 Users Manual ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#153 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#153 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:06:31 -0500 A discussion of UNF copyright guidelines and policies for the use of copyrighted materials in an online environment, such as Blackboard. Fair Use and the TEACH Act are covered and checklists for their use shared with participants.
Presentation • Teach Act Checklist • Fair Use Checklist • UNF General Counsel Copyright Issues Page ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#189 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#189 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 23:28:34 -0500 With this companion to Respondus, discover how to create Flash-based activities that engage students without having to learn Flash programming in this hands-on workshop. StudyMate will import items from MS Word files making it easy to create interesting, interactive activities from existing content. Features include spell check, graphics interface, equation editor, quick copy wizard, and publication directly to Blackboard. Some StudyMate activities may also be published to Blackboard for use on mobile devices including iPods and PSPs.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#149 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#149 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:54:35 -0500 In this hands-on session participants learn how to locate and use existing material to support their course goals. Sites such as YouTube and LearnOutLoud, as well as sources for podcasts and archival audio and video are explored.
Handout • 7 Things You Should Know About YouTube ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#148 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#148 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:40:59 -0500 Have you ever wanted to have the world news from the Washington Post, the lifestyles section of the Florida Times Union, and the Arts section of the NYT all in one place? In this session, participants will learn how to use news feeds to create a daily updated and personalized ‘newspaper’.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#145 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#145 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:01:04 -0500 Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, is a central tool for collecting, storing, sorting, analyzing and displaying geographic data. It is increasingly used in a wide variety of disciplines and workplaces to better understand the relationships between the human and natural world and the implications of these patterns and interactions. As UNF promotes faculty-student research collaboration, understanding what GIS is and how it can be used in research and collaborative efforts is the first step. Chris Baynard, doctoral candidate at the University of Florida’s Dept of Geography and Instructor at UNF’s Dept of World Languages will describe several uses of GIS in education. This presentation is intended for non-GIS users who want to learn more about this useful technology and perhaps incorporate it into their own research or into their students’ projects.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#143 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#143 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:38:28 -0500 This hands-on workshop focuses on recording short (5 to 10 minute) audio podcasts and publishing them in Blackboard.
Podcast LX Handout • Audacity Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#140 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#140 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:55:21 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#126 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#128 Sun, 13 May 2007 22:20:39 -0500 Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#139 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#139 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:49:24 -0500 Learn about the basics of Blackboard assessments, including test creation, deployment, and results, along with tips and best practices.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#117 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#129 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:48:48 -0500 The digital resources available with your text can include a dizzying combination of test banks, student CD's, instructor CD's, websites, Bb cartridges, and other things not as easily defined. Come learn from Thomson Learning’s rep Marc Periou and Jill Staut, their Senior Technical Solutions Specialist,what digital resources are available for instructors and how to leverage these resources in your course. The session will cover how to download info from instructor websites such as test banks, quizzes, etc., how to find and install Blackboard cartridges, and how to integrate content with UNF's adopted clicker system. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided by Thomson. 
*CIRT has invited other publishers for future sessions.
Thomson Learning Resources • Presentation

]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#138 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#138 Sun, 7 Oct 2007 12:50:54 -0500 With this companion to Respondus, discover how to create Flash-based activities that engage students without having to learn Flash programming in this hands-on workshop. StudyMate will import items from MS Word files making it easy to create interesting, interactive activities from existing content. Features include spell check, graphics interface, equation editor, quick copy wizard, and publication directly to Blackboard. Some StudyMate activities may also be published to Blackboard for use on mobile devices including iPods and PSPs.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#149 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#149 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:16:45 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#147 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#147 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:11:59 -0500 Presentation & Materials ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#135 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#135 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:09:38 -0500 Come with a set of pictures and learn how to create a gallery for use in Blackboard, in which each image can have a specific description. These galleries enable students to view the images in Blackboard without adding any new software to their computers.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#134 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#134 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:57:13 -0500 Enhance the communication in your courses by using asynchronous tools now available in Blackboard. Explore sample blogs and wikis created by UNF faculty and students and discuss tips and best practices.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#133 {4660A12C-334B-4C03-96C1-6B067F3E43D6} Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:06:39 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#086 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:59:19 -0500 For more information about clickers at UNF, please visit CIRT's page.

Clickers @ UNF Info Sheet • 7 things you should know about....Clickers
Dr. Brueckner's Materials • Session Video • CIRT Support Page ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#125 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:19:55 -0500 Mplus is a statistical modeling program that provides researchers with a flexible tool for data analysis. It offers a wide choice of models, estimators, and algorithms, allowing analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal data, single-level and multilevel data, and data from multiple populations that may have observed or unobserved heterogeneity. Among Mplus’ particular strengths are its abilities to model categorical and non-independent data, its ability to estimate missing data, and its ability to incorporate complex sampling designs in structural equation models, factor analyses, and regression. Dr. Carle, a quantitative psychologist who recently joined the Psychology Department after a two-year postdoctoral research appointment at the U.S. Census Bureau, will share his experiences conducting a variety of analyses in Mplus. He will provide an overview of the program, highlight how researchers across a variety of disciplines at UNF might find it useful, and briefly provide an example of how he regularly uses Mplus in his own work.
Presentation • Audio Recording ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#124 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:18:52 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/Using%20Images%20and%20Multimedia%20with%20a%20Course Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:59:19 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#092 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:58:32 -0500 Agenda • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#123 Sun, 8 Apr 2007 22:18:13 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#090 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 21:57:04 -0500 Webpage ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#116 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:12:44 -0500 Click here to view a commercial for this workshop • Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#122 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:16:15 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#121 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:15:36 -0500 The library offers several powerful resources for linking to full-text articles in the Library databases. In this brownbag, learn how to use the new Blackboard e-Reserve, Article Linker, persistent URLs, and RefWorks to provide students with electronic access to articles.
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Library Faculty Resources ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#120 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:14:53 -0500 This hands-on workshop is designed for instructors who will be teaching term-based courses, whether enhanced, hybrid, or distance. The session will provide the basics of setting up and customizing courses, creating and managing content, and using course tools such as e-mail and announcements to communicate with students. Best practices for effective instruction will be addressed throughout. Participants will also learn how to request and manage courses and about support offerings on campus.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#155 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#155 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 22:14:24 -0500