The Curricular Technology team in its review of course and curricular sites has identified a number of faculty who have been particularly innovative in their use of technology. The team has had informal conversations with many of these faculty but … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Presentations by Faculty Innovators
Month: May 2010
“Notify me when available” button
If you search MIDCAT for an item that is checked out, you may notice a “notify me when available” button. When the item gets returned, it will be put on hold for you and you will get an email indicating that it is ready to be picked up.
Starting June 1st, we will […]…Continue Reading “Notify me when available” button
Arbor Day This Friday
Come get your hands dirty, and plant some trees. Arbor Day is coming to Vermont, this Friday the 7th, and we are celebrating. Start with a Tree Tour, led by yours truly, starting at the McCullough Plaza at 3 PM, and end up at Bicentennial Hall about 4:00. Plant some trees with students around Bi-Hall, […]…Continue Reading Arbor Day This Friday
Are The Tea Partiers Racists?
A few weeks back I posted a brief summary of a Gallup Poll survey that compared the views and backgrounds of those in the Tea Party movement with a random sample of American adults. As the first survey of the Tea Party movement, the findings were of particular interest to me since – without The […]…Continue Reading Are The Tea Partiers Racists?
Campus Tree Map
I’ve just posted a case study to the Teaching with Technology blog. Tim Parsons, the campus Horticulturalist, created his Campus Tree Map with the help of our GIS Interns and others. He used it most recently in a Winter Term course called Trees and the Urban Forest. Read more.
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24/7 Exam hours
The Main Library will be providing extended hours during the last week of classes and the exam period.
24/7 hours start at 9 am on Sunday, 5/2 and end at 8 pm on Tuesday, 5/18. Bring your ID – card access required between 11 pm and 8 am (9 am on Saturday and Sunday). Guest […]…Continue Reading 24/7 Exam hours
Education Studies: Student ePortfolios
Members of the Curricular Technology met with faculty in the Education Studies program to discuss their technology needs, particularly those related to student portfolios. Many students in the Education Studies program create electronic portfolios that document their experience as teachers. … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Education Studies: Student ePortfolios