Instructional Technology Services & Support

Pam Gades
Instructional Technology Specialist
Instructional and Media Technologies
10 Behmler Hall
(320) 589-6376
Email: pam@morris.umn.edu

The schedule for Fall training seminars and workshops is being planned. Please submit any ideas you may have for workshop topics. Contact Pam Gades, Instructional Technology Specialist: pam@morris.umn.edu or call 589-6376.

See Pam's Blog on Instructional Technology:

• NEW! Technology Training Resources Web Site
• NEW! Flu-proof your course: Course continuity during a health crisis
• NEW! Technologies for Teaching and Learning: Fall 2009 Presentation
• NEW! Google Apps for the University of Minnesota -- and UMM!
• Course Web Site Options
• Additional Instructional Tools
• UTools: Software Licensing and Open Source Options
• Free Software Available for U of M-owned Computers
• Discounted Software Options
• Consulting, Coaching and Training
• Learn About . . .
• UMM Campus Resources
• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Resources
• Other Useful Links

Course Web Site Options WebVista (Blackboard): http://www.morris.umn.edu/umm-it/webvista Moodle: http://moodle.umn.edu myUMM Portal: http://myumm.morris.umn.edu UThink Blogs: http://blog.lib.umn.edu UMWiki: http://wiki.umn.edu Standard HTML web pages on the UMM web server

Please see the "Learn About ..." section below for additional help and information on these options.

Additional Instructional Tools

• UMConnect Meeting (web conferencing)
• UMConnect Presenter (narrate & convert PowerPoint to Flash)
• UMChat (instant messaging)
• Podcasting
  • iTunes U
  • Media Mill
  • Camtasia Relay
  • Media Magnet
• Portfolio
• Student Response Systems (clickers)
• Wimba Voice Tools (accessible via WebVista)
  

Please see the "Learn About ..." section below for additional help and information on these tools.

UTools: Software Licensing and Open-Source Options

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) strives to provide the entire University community with the lowest priced software options possible. The first phase of the UTools initiative was to expand OIT’s current software license program and recommend an evolving Delicious-based list of free or low cost open-source and shareware applications and tools, aligning with the U of M mission of research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and public service. The UTools long-term vision is to provide a comprehensive list of software and applications available to assist faculty and staff by leveraging technology to advance and support extraordinary education, breakthrough research, and dynamic public engagement.

U of M's UTools Information

Open Source and Shareware Applications Page

Free Software Available for U of M-owned Computers

• Microsoft Software Downloads for Departments
• Symantec (Norton) Antivirus
• Mac OS X for Departments

For the following software, please contact the Help Desk (HFA StudioA, 589-6391, ummhelp@morris.umn.edu):

• Mathematica
• Fetch (FTP client for Macintosh)
• WinSCP (FTP client for Windows)
• Oracle Calendar (UMCal) Desktop Client (Windows & Macintosh)
• NetFiles Desktop Client (Windows)

Consulting, Coaching & Training

• Individual consulting and coaching as you develop, implement, and assess your approaches to incorporating technology into your classes.
• Small group and classroom training
• Workshops and Training Seminars: http://www.morris.umn.edu/cs/training

Learn About . . .

Today's College Student - Video Prepared for the Fall 2006 Faculty Retreat
Should I use UMChat or WebVista for my course discussions?
Learn about Camtasia Relay
Learn about iTunes U
Learn about Media Mill
Learn about Moodle
Learn about Portfolio
Learn about Student Response Systems
Learn about UMConnect Presenter
Learn about UMConnect Meeting
Learn about UThink Blogs
Learn about UMWiki
Learn about WebVista (Blackboard)
-- Wimba Users Guide
-- Short Video Demo: Accessing Wimba Voice Tools in WebVista

UMM Campus Resources

Instructional and Media Technologies (recently reorganized department that combines Instructional Technology, Media Services, and the Computing Services Help Desk)
Note: a new Web site is being created. In the meantime, please refer to:

Computing Services
http://www.morris.umn.edu/cs

Instructional Technology (This page)
http://www.morris.umn.edu/umm-it

Media Services
http://www.morris.umn.edu/media

Briggs Library
http://www.morris.umn.edu/library

Faculty Orientation Guide:
http://www.morris.umn.edu/cs/guides/facguide.html

UMM Digital Collections
http://contentdm.morris.umn.edu/

Disability Services
http://www.morris.umn.edu/services/dsoaac/dso

GenEdWeb (online courses)
http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Resources

Academic and Distributed Computing Services (ADCS)
http://www.umn.edu/adcs

Center for Teaching and Learning
http://www.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn

Digital Media Center
http://dmc.umn.edu

Disability Services
http://ds.umn.edu

Office of Classroom Management
http://www.classroom.umn.edu

Technology Enhanced Learning
http://www.umn.edu/tel

University Technology Training Center
http://uttc.umn.edu/training/

UMART (online computer & software store for current students, faculty, and staff)
http://umart.umn.edu

Other Useful Links

Wikis in Plain English (video)

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative:

• 7 Things You Should Know about VoiceThread
• 7 Things You Should Know about Personal Learning Environments
• Reaching and Engaging Today's Learners
• Encouraging Faculty Adoption and Innovation in Teaching and Learning with IT

Transitioning to Microsoft Office 2007 (from Office 2003) -- Windows

• Word 2003 to Word 2007 Reference Guide
• Excel 2003 to Excel 2007 Reference Guide
  PowerPoint 2003 to PowerPoint 2007 Reference Guide
• Access 2003 to Access 2007 Reference Guide