Summer 2008
Director’s Message
Adding technology to conventional teaching and learning paradigms is usually accompanied by the expectation that the quality of learning will improve while the cost of instruction will decrease. Bolting technology to conventional courses simply adds the cost of the technology. In addition, to effectively utilize these types of technologies in teaching requires specialized skills. Due to these gaps in expectations and practice, the quality of learning is usually not improved and the cost of instruction is often increased. More »
Proctored Exams for Distance Education Students
Do any of your distance education students need to take proctored exams off campus? If so, the Consortium of College Testing Centers (CCTC) may be of assistance. More »
Technology Innovations Advisory Committee (TIAC)
In February, a new committee reporting to ITAC-AT was established. The purpose of this committee is to:
- Identify emerging technologies relevant to the academic mission of the University.
- Assess and recommend for analysis specific emerging technologies that improve the quality of learning and/or reduce the cost of instruction.
- Analyze the feasibility for implementation at UF of promising emerging technologies.
- Recommend an adoption strategy for feasible emerging technologies.
Mediasite
Mediasite is a presentation tool that allows instructors to make live digital recordings of lectures or presentations. Students can view their class presentations over the internet in real-time, or access the presentation as a podcast for viewing at a later date. Additionally, Mediasite allows instructors to simultaneously show media in two windows — for example, PowerPoint slides in one window and a video feed in another window. More »
Avoid Getting Your GatorLink Account Disabled
Recently, many UF users have been receiving ‘phishing’ e-mails, requesting that users send their GatorLink username and information via e-mail. According to UF’s IT Security team, “Phishing’ is a scam in which predators attempt to lure people to a fraudulent website, which replicates a seemingly trustworthy website, to obtain personal information such as passwords and login information.” More »
Get the Word Out on Tutoring!
Students do not have to pay a tutoring company to get quality assistance! During the summer as in other terms, the AT Teaching Center will offer free tutoring for mathematics, science, business, and engineering courses. There are several tutoring services provided, including drop-in, tutoring by appointment, and supplemental instruction (group study sessions). The AT Reading and Writing Center provides individual assistance to those wishing to develop their writing, better understand the writing process, and improve reading comprehension and study strategies. Both tutoring centers are located in SW Broward Hall. More »
Upcoming Events and Conferences
- American Society for Engineering Education Conference 2008. June 22-25. Pittsburgh, PA: Advanced registration deadline May 23, 2008
- EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2008, October 28–31, Orlando, Florida.
- Association for the Study of Higher Education Conference 2008. November 5-8. Jacksonville, Florida. Submission deadline: May ,1 2008.