August 2013 Technology Training
INTRODUCTON TO MYCOURSES
Thursday, August 15, 1-2:30 pm, Milne 104
repeated Wednesday, August 21, 9-10:30 am, Milne 104
This hands-on CIT workshop is for instructors using the learning management system (myCourses). Learn how to navigate myCourses and develop the skills to build effective hybrid/engaging course content. Bring your course materials in an electronic form (laptop, thumb drive) and begin to add content to your Fall courses during class. In this training, you will learn to:
- Navigate and customize myCourses
- Send an email to one or more classes at once
- Post your syllabus and upload files for student use
- Create and set basic controls and parameters for drop boxes and discussion forums
- Add links and embed videos
MYCOURSES GRADEBOOK
Please email myCourses@geneseo.edu and include 2-3 dates/times you are available if you would like assistance in setting up your gradebook(s) for Fall. We will come to your office and assist you.
TOOLS FOR CREATING, EDITING, AND PRESENTING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
Wednesday, August 21, 11-12:30 pm, Milne 105
Joe Dolce from CIT will discuss tools for creating, editing, and posting materials for use in your classes. Ideas for the effective use a number of tools will be discussed, including; iMovie/ Windows Movie Maker Live, Garageband, Audacity, Camasia, YouTube, Ensemble Video and more. This meeting will be tailored to the needs and concerns of attendees whereever possible, so, please, bring questions with you!
CAMTASIA TRAINING
Camtasia for Windows, Wednesday, August 21, 1:30-2:30 pm, Milne 105
Camtasia for MAC, Wednesday, August 21, 2:45-3:45pm, Milne 105
Steve Dresbach from the Library will teach participants how to use Camtasia. Camtasia gives you the tools you need to record on-screen activity, edit and enhance your content, and share it with your courses.