AudioBoo is a free tool that allows you to easily record and share audio. AudioBoo recordings can be created and shared from your computer or smartphone and can even be embedded into announcements that are posted within a Blackboard course.
For more information on this and other Web 2.0 teaching and learning tools, e-mail kconger@uthsc.edu or call Kristy at 901-448-1518.
NOTE: Plan to attend the Intro to Prezi session scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, from 2-3pm in GEB A302. You’ll hear from Constance Tucker, Educational Coordinator in Student Academic Support Services, Richard Magid, Vice President of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation, and Paul Stumpf, Professor, Program Director & Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Chattanooga, about their use of Prezi. They’ll do a show and tell of what they’ve done, what worked well, what didn’t work as well as hoped for, and their recommendations for use.
When used correctly, PowerPoint can be a fine addition to a presentation. Most of us, though, have experienced Death by PowerPoint. This is a painful and annoying experience!
Enter a relatively new Web 2.0 tool that’s a cross between slides and a whiteboard: Prezi.
Prezi aims to make sharing ideas more interesting. Curiosity is a goal. That could be a very positive thing!
Features of Prezi include:
But, is Prezi really useful for doing anything but fancy zooms and offering people the opportunity to skip around in a presentation? Here’s a recent blog post that illustrates the use of Prezi in conveying mathematical ideas and describes some principles for the use of Prezi.
Prezi examples you might find of interest:
Some detailed “how to” sites to get you up and running on Prezi a bit faster with less frustration – from various sources.
When you are welcomed to Prezi after subscribing, their introductory email has lots of great resources, including learning how to make a great Prezi by the company’s co-founder; exploring what other Prezi users are making; support manual; and support channels.
Prezi offers a free webinar every Thursday at 11am CST. Register here to receive details.
Prezi U is Prezi’s educational community. Join that community to learn and share best practices using Prezi in education, meet other educators, see top University Prezis and more.
Other links of interest:
Make plans to join colleagues on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 from 2-3pm in GEB A302 for an Introduction to Prezi session that will increase your knowledge about Prezi and help you make an informed decision as to using Prezi in your future PREZIntations!
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January 2012 is Data Privacy Month and a time you can learn more about privacy issues. The UTHSC Information Technology Security Group and the Educational Technology Team invite you to join us for a series of 4 webinars on this topic from EDUCAUSE and the Higher Education Information Security Council.
Weds, Jan 4, 12-1pm, GEB A304, Data Privacy for Higher Education [Register here]
Speakers: Jolynn Dellinger (Program Manager, NCSA), Merri Beth Lavagnino (Chief Privacy Officer & Compliance Coordinator, Indiana University), and Nat Wood (Assistant Director for Consumer & Business Education Bureau of Consumer Protection, FTC)
Moderator: Diana Oblinger, President and CEO, EDUCAUSEFor several years EDUCAUSE and the Higher Education Information Security Council have been promoting October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Beginning in 2012, we will begin a similar campaign that will recognize January as Data Privacy Month. As institutions of higher education seek to improve information security and protect personally identifiable information, there is a growing need to raise awareness of privacy issues among our students, faculty, and staff. Privacy topics range from institutional adoption of Fair Information Practices to individual behaviors that impact privacy in settings such as use of mobile devices, social media, or online commerce. This webinar will introduce the new privacy awareness campaign, highlight federal government efforts, and describe higher education programs and initiatives.
Tues, Jan 10, 2-3pm, GEB A304, Privacy and Security Risks in Higher Education [Register here]
Speaker: Daniel J. Solove, John Marshall Harlan Research Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Tracy Mitrano, Director of IT Policy, Cornell UniversityPrivacy is a major and often underappreciated risk area for institutions of higher education. Many data security breaches, for example, are not the result of high-tech hacking, but of low-tech blunders made by faculty and staff – lost USB drives or laptops, data improperly placed on unauthorized servers, etc. Beyond data security, schools face liability for breaches of confidentiality, failure to share personal information when necessary, failure to address cyberbullying and harassment, and improper surveillance. Professor Solove will provide advice for how institutions of higher education can reduce the risk of having a privacy fiasco by discussing a series of case studies involving topics such as confidentiality and people in distress; outsourcing; data security; and online social media.
Recommended links:
TeachPrivacy website (includes videos and other materials)
Weds, Jan 25, 12-1pm, GEB A304, A Balancing Act: Student Privacy and Student Data in the Electronic Age [Register here]
Speaker: Kathleen Styles, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Education
Moderator: Rodney Petersen, Senior Government Relations Officer & Managing Director of Washington Office, EDUCAUSE
Mon, Jan 30, 12-1pm, GEB A304, Protecting Personal Data: What Every Student Needs to Know About Online Reputation Management [Register here]
Speaker: Matt Ivester, founder of JuicyCampus and author of lol…OMG!
Moderator: Merri Beth Lavagnino, Chief Privacy Officer and Compliance Coordinator, Indiana University
Data Privacy Day is actually January 28, 2012. It’s an annual international celebration designed to promote awareness about privacy and education about best privacy practices. Visit some other great resources:
Come join colleagues to learn more about Data Privacy and staying safe!
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