LCC Fall 2004 Inservice Presentations

Innovation in Technology

Mac Users - Learn How To Use OSX

Presentations #2, 28, 52

Presenter – Dale Duvall

Attention LCC Macintosh Users. LCC has been upgrading its Mac computers and operating systems over the past year to include Mac OS X. Learn about this powerful, new Unix-based system and it’s graphical interface called Aqua. Discover the tips and tricks that will help make you even more productive with your computer.

ADA Web Accessibility Workshop

Presentations #3, 35

Presenters – Lori Brenden/David Peaslee

Session participants will receive information about ADA accessibility for

the web. We will view first hand how a screen reader reads web pages and why it is so important for our visitors that our web pages are easy to navigate. We will discuss how you can make your pages more accessible and what tools you can use to check your pages. If you are not able to attend this workshop, you can contact David Peaslee in Disability Services with specific questions.

ExpressLane Faculty Module & Class Lists

Presentations #4, 38, 45

Presenter – Michael Levick

Find out how to download class lists from ExpressLane and create rosters, attendance sheets, or grade logs using Excel templates provided in the lab.

ITC Open House

Presentation #5

Presenter – Roka Walsh

Come by and visit. Questions answered for free.

DRC Open House

Presentation #6

Presenter – Melanie Wilson

Come by and visit. Questions answered for free.

LCC Homepage Redesign Information Session

Presentation #7

Presenter – Lori Brenden

This session is for participants who want to learn more about Lane's redesigned website debuting in early September. Session participants will learn more about the redesign and the changes in navigation for the site. We will be navigating through the site so that all staff are prepared to use the site for their everyday tasks. If you are not able to attend this workshop you can send feedback and questions about the redesign to Lori Brenden, ext. 3354, brendenl@lanecc.edu.

LCC's NEW Wireless Network

Presentation #9

Presenter – Thad Cowdin

In last year’s funding cycle, the Information Technology department received money to create a wireless network for LCC’s staff and students. At selected areas on campus, currently including the cafeteria and locations in the Center Building, users will be able to use their wireless equipped laptop computers to connect to the internet. If you have been waiting for wireless access at Lane, then come to this informational presentation to find out about the services provided and rules for use of this exciting technology.

LCC Open Computer Lab Policies for Instructors and Students

Presentations #11, 23, 47

Presenter – Barbara McIntire

The funds generated from the new student technology fee have been used extensively over the past two years to upgrade the computers in all of LCC’s open computer labs. In addition, Instructional Computing if offering more services for students. If you will be having your students use any of the computers on campus for class-related activities, come to this presentation to find out all about the lab offerings, services and rules for students, staff, and instructors.

Experimental Classroom

Presentation #12

Presenters – Bob Barber/Ken Zimmerman

Bond funds were allocated for the creation of a new classroom that could be used as an experimental learning environment for the development of innovative curricula. This classroom, Room 245 of Building 19, is now available for faculty to schedule classes on a short-term basis. The Experimental Classroom has rearrangeable tables, a projection system, and a wireless network with laptop computers that can be used or stored away. The intention of the classroom is to allow faculty to experiment with curriculum changes that may or may not utilize technology. Bob Barber of CIT and Ken Zimmerman of English will lead a demonstration of the wireless network and discuss the plan for using the classroom.

Your LCC Web Site - Using Your New Web Account

Presentations #13, 19, 49

Presenter – Joe Escobar

Session participants will be introduced to an exciting and very easy to use website, custom made for instructors who want a web presence quickly, who don't want to spend a lot of time learning too many technical details, and who want the freedom to develop their site at their own pace. If you can surf the web, click on form buttons, and have your syllabus, handouts, or other materials in electronic form (Microsoft Word), but still do not have your own web site at LCC, this session is for you.

Creating Web Pages - Dreamweaver Basics

Presentations #15, 21

Presenters – Lori Brenden, Roka Walsh

Session participants will be introduced to the basics of using Dreamweaver to edit/create webpages and the basics of editing pages created from a Dreamweaver template. We will review the Dreamweaver workspace, toolbars, how to define a site and the basics of editing a web page. If you already have a web page at LCC and/or are responsible for updating your department/program/committee pages and want to learn how to make the best use of Dreamweaver to create and update your pages, this is the workshop for you. If you are not able to attend this workshop, you can also receive individual help from Roka Walsh in the ITC.

Making Easy Web Pages with Mozilla

Presentations #16, 22, 53

Presenter – Joe Escobar

Mozilla is a free web browser which is not only faster than Netscape or Internet Explorer, but also has a built-in in web page editor. Simply surf to the page you want to change, click EDIT PAGE, make your changes, and PUBLISH the new version. All can be done with just a few mouse clicks. Creating and editing webpages has never been easier. Interested? Come to this hands-on workshop

Introduction to the Smart Classroom

Presentations #24, 51

Presenter – Will Sarvis

Designed for those who have never used or barely used this equipment * see how totally un-intimidating this technology is. A quick overview of DVD and VCR videos shown on the big screen, accessing the web in the classroom, using Powerpoint presentations, utilizing an overhead that doesn't need transparencies, and wowing everyone with a free floating mouse!

Designing Online Curriculum

Presentation #30

Presenter - Ken Zimmerman

This workshop will explore the strengths and weaknesses of online learning environments, and how best to design classes for the most effective learning. This workshop will be about curriculum and learning first, and technology second. Participants will look at their specific curricular goals and how best to meet them using the available online techniques and resources.

Learn about the Design Resource Center

Presentations #1, 18, 20, 55

Presenter – Melanie Wilson

You are invited to come to our workshop and learn about our services and how you can utilize them. The Design Resource Center is an online service center for Lane Faculty as they prepare to create or continue to develop their Lane web pages. Whether you have a quick change to a graphic, or would like an entire website designed and implemented, the Design Resource Center can help.

pMachine - Weblogs for Public Forums and Information

Presentations #10, 36, 41

Presenter Jim Salt

A weblog is a personal journal published on the Web, providing a platform for airing opinions and commentary. Weblogs are taking the internet by storm as every person gets to voice their opinion, either about the world at large or on a specialist interest. This software is now available for all LCC staff. Come discover how you can use a weblog for your work, in your classes, and with your students.

phpESP – Easily Conduct Online Surveys

Presentations #14, 46

Presenter – Dale Duvall

Have you ever wanted to poll your students, your workgroup, you department, the entire college, on any issues of importance and/or where you wanted to get feedback? Tired of receiving feedback on paper forms which often times must be hand-entered into a computer anyway? Just last year, the IT department used phpESP, (php Easy Survey Package), to conduct its campus-wide help desk online survey and follow-up survey. This technology is now available to all interested LCC staff. Come to this hands-on workshop and see how easy it is to design and conduct an online survey

Introduction to Online Testing with TestPilot

Presentations #26, 54

Presenter – Will Sarvis

This is the first step toward computerized testing. Students love this technology and it frees instructors from proctoring forever! Anyone can format a new or old Word document test and transfer it into Testpilot. Session participants will learn how to fine tune installed tests, see some of the statistical analysis capabilities, and witness how effortlessly test results transfer to Excel gradebooks. After this session take the more advanced Testpilot offerings by Jim Salt or Joe Escobar and leave Inservice with a powerful and fun new tool.

WebCT for Beginners

Presentation #27

Presenter – Joe Russin

Are you thinking about using WebCT in your classes or just curious about how it works? This presentation is for those who have never used WebCT but like to use it as a supplementary communication and research tool in their regular classes.  We will introduce the basic WebCT tools and skills, including: how to create simple navigation pages, and how to use the Bulletin Board, Calendar, E-mail, and file management system. We will also discuss strategies for encouraging online student participation and how to integrate WebCT into traditional classroom activities. Experience with the Internet is recommended.

phpBB - Class Discussion, Bulletin Board, and Email Listserv - ALL IN ONE

Presentations #29, 33, 39, 42

Presenter – Julia Munkvold

Create the ability to have students have discussions or do group work online with this highly adaptable software - phpBB. Site license at Lane already current so no cost to your department. No coding or html knowledge required. This program also creates listservs for students to receive email announcements, or communicate with each other.

Using WebCT in Traditional Classes for Study Questions, Practice Quizzes and Anonymous Surveys

Presentations #32, 44

Presenter – Beth Naylor

Learn how and practice writing a variety of types of computer-graded questions (multiple choice, short answer and matching). Putting them in cyberspace in a WebCT environment can direct and assess student learning and serve as either preparation for or follow-up to the traditional classroom experience. Mastering this skill can be a first step if you'd like to teach a fully online class.

Internet Security and Tools - SFTP and SSH

Presentations #8, 31, 50

Presenter – Jason Seaman

Online Teaching and Paper Grading with Moodle

Presentations #17, 25, 48

Presenter – Jeffrey Borrowdale

Would you like to teach an online course or add an online component to a traditional course? How about simply reading, commenting on and grading papers online? Then try Moodle! In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create a course, post syllabi, handouts and assignments, make announcements to students, use the course calendar, grade and provide written feedback on student work, and manage interactive message boards. Moodle is a versatile yet use-friendly open-source alternative to WebCT. If you can use a web browser, you can use Moodle!

PhotoShop: Images for Print and Web

Presentations #34, 40

Presenter – Meredith Keene-Wilson

Do your images have that "family vacation" look?! Start with a scan or a digital image and see what you can do! Learn how to optimize images for print and web. We will cover scanning images, image editing and composition, cropping, resizing and more.

DreamWeaver: Beyond the Basics

Presentations #37, 43

Presenter – Meredith Keene-Wilson

Does your web site need a little excitement but you're worried about load time? We will cover tips and tricks for designing a web page, how to create rollovers and how you can create and maintain your own templates.