DoIT Calendar of Events: Sept, 2008

--On-Campus Activities--

Technology User's Group (TUG)
· Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
· Time: 1:40PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free
· Topic Web 2.0: An Introduction
"Web 2.0" in one of the latest buzzwords in the academic computing! Join Dr. Kevin Crow for a tour of the world according to Web 2.0. Participants in this session will:
1. Learn what is meant by the term Web 2.0
2. How Web 2.0 tools differ from Web 1.0 tools
3. Learn what Web 2.0 tools are being used on today's college campuses
4. Learn where to locate, and how to start using Web 2.0 tools such as WIKI's, Blogs, RSS feeds, and Social Networking Tools

MicroGrade Instructional Workshop (Two Identical Sessions Available)
· Session 1 (Morning)
· Date: September 12, 2008
· Time: 9:00 AM - noon
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

· Session 2 (Afternoon)
· Date: September 12, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free for Harper College Faculty and Staff (Registration Required)

MicroGrade is a software tool that is capable of scoring assignments, calculating grades, and evaluating student performance. MicroGrade also works with its companion application, WebGrade, to permit students to access their course grades online. In these 3-hour sessions, participants will gain basic skills in utilizing MicroGrade.

These courses are offered through the Harper College Department of Continuing Education. To register for an event please use one of the three methods that are listed below:
Register Online at https://www.harpercollege.edu/secure/registerce.htm
Operator Assisted — 847.925.6300 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
On Campus — Building C, Room C103 Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM - 7 PMFriday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
· Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

Come join us in an informal setting as Blackboard users share tips on how to use Blackboard 7.3. Karen Herold will have demonstrations to share with you; however, you will also be given ample opportunity to ask questions and share how you use the Discussion Board in your course or courses.

This discussion is open to Harper College faculty or staff member who has a uses (or would like to use) Blackboard.
For more information please contact Karen Herold: (847-925-6596 email: kquattro@harpercollege.edu

--Off Campus Opportunities --

2008 Illinois Association for Educational Communications and Technology (IAECT) Annual Conference Illinois Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kishwaukee College – Conference Center
Cost: $69 includes conference and IAECT Membership ($20)

Theme: New Learning Strategies for the Learners of Tomorrow
The workshop/conference threads will feature combined keynote speakers, poster sessions, drawings, and workshop presentations. This year’s conference will address learning strategies for the 21st century learner. The conference will have a joint opening invitation and closing session. After the initial opening invitation, there will be three presentation tracks: research and practice, vendor presentations, and graduate student presentations. Speakers will offer practical approaches and tips to help you use 21st century technologies and strategies for facilitating learning in students in P-12 education, higher education, corporate training, and instructional design. The day ends with our “IAECT Drawing.” In addition, there will be a common vendor area for vendor tables, so IAECT participants can talk with vendors.

Note: Please contact Sarah Stark at (847) 925-6805 or at sstark@harpercollege.edu before registering for this event. You may be entitled to receive a fee reduction or waiver from DoIT.)

Sloan-C Workshops
· Introduction to Second Life for Educators (September 3 – 12)
· Getting Started: Online Course Development Basics (September 10 – October 10)
· Podcasting in Higher Education: Current Trends and Applications (September 24 – October 3)
For more information, please visit the Sloan-C website at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp

LERN Workshops
· Engaging the Online Learner (September 15 -19)
For more information please visit the LERN website at: http://www.lern.org/edctr/upcoming_online/upcoming_online.htm

Journal of Online Innovation Workshops
· Researching Academic Visions (September 08 – 09)
For more information please visit: http://www.innovateonline.info/?view=conferences

--On The Horizon--

Bits and Bytes
· Date: Wednesday, October 08, 2008
· Time: 1:00 – 1:40 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free
· Topic: Audience Response Units (Clickers) in the classroom
In this session participants will be introduced to and gain hands-on experience with the TurningPoint audience response system (clicker) that is being installed in Harper College classrooms.


Technology User's Group (TUG)
· Date: Tuesday, October, 14, 2008
· Time: 1:40PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free
· Topic: Emerging Technology Trends in Higher Education
This session will address technologies that experts claim will be emerging and taking root on US college campuses over the next 5 years. Participants will learn about key emerging campus technologies and discuss the relevance of each technology as it applies to postsecondary learning.

Blackboard Users Group (BUG)
· Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
· Time: 1:00 PM
· Location: F-124 (Library Lower-Level)
· Cost: Free

CIT 2008
· Date: October 19-22, 2008
· Location: Salt lake City, UT
· Cost: Visit the CIT 2008 website at http://www.league.org/2008cit/
· Topic: IT solutions for community colleges

The League for Innovation's annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT) offers a diverse program and cutting-edge exposition exploring the intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges.
For more information please visit the CIT 2008 website at http://www.league.org/2008cit/

For more information regarding DoIT Activities please contact Dr. Kevin Crow at (847) 925-6719 or at kcrow@harpercollege.edu.