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| Technology @ GCEC 2008 | Laptops and Hand Helds Feel free to bring your laptop or hand held. Wireless access will be available and it will allow you the opportunity to interact with the technology solutions during the conference. Implementing Technology: Understanding Your Organization's Culture |
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Technology Tools Software Google Docs What is Google Docs? Create documents, spreadsheets and presentations online. You can easily do all the basics, including making bulleted lists, sorting by columns, adding tables, images, comments, formulas, changing fonts and more. And it's free. Google Docs accepts most popular file formats, including DOC, XLS, ODT, ODS, RTF, CSV, PPT, etc. So go ahead and upload your existing files. Just click the toolbar buttons to bold, underline, indent, change font or number format, change cell background color and so on. Used at GCEC for the following to: Share documents with conference team and access documents remotely. Also, to allow participants to submit online questions and comments for each session of the conference. iTunes U What is iTunes U? An Apple web application that allows universities and colleges to load digital audio and video, documents, and images to the web that can then be accessed by uses on their computers of portable devices like the iPod. iTunes U puts the power of the iTunes Store to work for colleges and universities, so users can easily search, download, and play course content just like they do music, movies, and TV shows. iTunes U delivers easy, 24/7 access to educational content from hundreds of top colleges, universities, and educationally focused organizations across the country. And it’s accessible to anyone with a Mac or PC. Used at GCEC for the following: To store digital audio files of each of the conference sessions Apple iMovie What is Apple iMove? An Apple application is a video editing software which allows Mac users to edit their own home movies. iMovie imports video footage to the Mac and from there, the user can edit the video clips, add titles, and add music. Effects include basic color correction and video enhancement tools, and transitions such as fade-in, fade-out, and slides. iMovie ’08 makes viewing and working with video as intuitive as enjoying your photos. A built-in library automatically organizes your video, so all the clips you’ve captured and movies you’ve created are just a click away. With its revolutionary interface, iMovie makes it quick and easy to browse your library and create new movies. And iMovie is built for sharing. In just a few steps, you can add movies to your website, publish them on YouTube, and create versions for iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. Used at GCEC for the following: To make the SSP film iLinc What is iLinc? Web Conferencing (a collected set of tools that allows two or more users to interact, meet, and collaborate in real time over the Internet) iLinc provides Web and audio conferencing solutions that are secure, reliable, and incredibly easy to use. Professionals across industries rely on iLinc for Web meetings, virtual classroom technology, webinars, remote technical support, and more. iLinc helps people collaborate online more effectively while avoiding the expense, environmental damage, and productivity losses associated with travel. Used at GCEC for the following: Pre-conference team meetings and Technology Today session PB Wiki What is PB Wiki? Wiki (a type of website that allows the visitors to add, remove, and edit the available content) PBwiki is the world's largest provider of hosted business and educational wikis. We host over 550,000 wikis, serve millions of users per month, and 96% of PBwiki business users would recommend PBwiki to a friend. PBwiki's headquarters are in San Mateo, CA, with a branch office in Nashua, NH. Leading organizations from Depaul University to the FDA, choose PBwiki to help them with knowledge management, collaboration, project management, and a host of other business processes and workflows. Leading organizations from Depaul University to the FDA, choose PBwiki to help them with knowledge management, collaboration, project management, and a host of other business processes and workflows. PBwiki's investors include Mohr Davidow Ventures, Ron Conway, Sippl Investments and Seraph Group. Used at GCEC for the following: Online Compendium Form Assembly What is Form Assembly? Online web forms In just a few minutes, create contact forms, marketing surveys, feedback forms, event registration forms, order forms, party RSVPs or data-entry e-forms...Create web forms and collect responses and get email notifications, RSS feed, charts and statistics. Export to Excel and third-party services like Salesforce or integrate with PayPal to collect payments. Easily enhance your web forms with input validation, conditional questions and more... Used at GCEC for the following forms: Session Information, Event Attendance, Career Paths and Progress Moodle What is Moodle? Course Management System (a tool that allows instructors, universities, and corporations to develop and support online education) Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) is a course management system (CMS) - a free, Open Source software package designed using sound pedagogical principles, to help educators create effective online learning communities. You can download and use it on any computer you have handy (including webhosts), yet it can scale from a single-teacher site to a University with 200,000 students. Used at GCEC for the following pre-conference planning committees: Small Centers Committee and Technology Planning Committee Map-a-List What is Map-a-List? A web application that creates and manages customized Google maps with your addresses and detailed information Put information like the address, time, date, etc in your own Google Docs spreadsheet, and then upload it to Map-a-list. Modify your address list and the map is automatically updated (done so daily). You can privately be the only viewer of your maps, or publish them and show them on any website. You can access the address lists and maps from anywhere. It's easy to use, no code required. It's free. Used at GCEC for the following: Map on the website and in the program Microsoft Office What is Microsoft Office? A set of interrelated desktop applications, servers and services, collectively referred to as an office suite, for the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. It is believed to be the most widely used software in the western world. Office Suite includes: Word (word processing application), Powerpoint (presentation application), Excel (spreadsheet application), Publisher (desktop publishing application), and Access (database application) Used at GCEC for the following: The Office Suite has been used for documents, signs, the conference slide, data collection and sorting, the conference program, and the conference database
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Technology Tools Hardware Apple iMac What is an iMac? An Apple desktop computer Used at GCEC for the following: In the Solutions Room, allows participants access to the web and to download session files from iTunes U Apple iPod Touch What is an iPod Touch? A portable Apple device that allows you to listen music, watch videos and TV programs, access email, and much more Used at GCEC for the following: For participants to check out and listen to audio file of sessions and for tech support to keep time in sessions Flip Cameras What is a Flip Camera? A revolutionary family of camcorders that puts the power to instantly capture and share video in the hands of everyday consumers – hit a milestone with over 1 million Flip Video camcorders sold in the U.S., according to Pure Digital Technologies. The simple-to-use, highly compact Flip™ is the world’s first camcorder with on-board software to enable seamless video uploading to video sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace. Used at GCEC for the following: For participants to capture candid moments at the conference Behringer Xenyx 1202 Mixers What is a Mixer? A recording device that allows several different audio sources to be combined. Provides independent control over each signal's loudness and stereo position. This UB mixer series has become one of the most popular mixer series of all times that has no doubt connected musicians all over the world. Our new XENYX mixers will take you to an even higher plane. The XENYX 1202 has 12 inputs and a FX Send control for each channel. Additionally, assignable CD/tape inputs have been incorporated for routing flexibility. The new XENYX Mic Preamp matches the sound quality, transparency, headroom and even the dynamic range of boutique-style, stand-alone mic preamps. Samson QL5 CL Lavalier Microphones What is a Lavalier Microphone? A type of miniature microphone that is usually worn fastened to clothing somewhere near the user's mouth. Also referred to as a clip-on or lapel microphone. The QL5 lavaliere microphone is an ideal choice for close body micing in presentation and video applications. The cardioid pick up pattern of the charged condenser element captures speech and vocals with great detail. The sturdy tie clip allows the microphone to be easily attached in position, secure, worry free and out of the way. A 20-foot cable, PM5 XLR adapter and windscreen are all included in the QL5 ConcertLine package. Used at GCEC for the following: To record high-quality digital files of conference sessions Sony ICD-P620 Digital Voice Recorders What is a Digital Recorder? A voice recorder that creates a digital file. Activate this compact, silver voice recorder and don't miss a thing. With convenient USB connection and a variety of helpful features, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. Used at GCEC for the following: To record high-quality digital files of conference sessions |
Technology Partners Apple Inc Visit the website Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone. At GCEC, Apple showcases its mobile learning solutions and iTunes U, a free service from Apple that puts the power of the iTunes Store to work for colleges and universities, so users can easily search, download, and play course content just like they do music, movies, and TV shows. For more information on Apple products in education and to reach your local Apple Education account executive, call Apple Education at 1-800-800-APPL.
Visit the website CATS is dedicated to staying on the leading edge of technology, offering a wide selection of the latest products available at educational prices. CATS is an authorized academic reseller of products from Apple, Gateway, Microsoft, Adobe, Iomega and others. This enables the entire campus community the benefits of special discounted pricing available only in an academic environment. For the GCEC Conference, consulting expertise and contacts for potential Technology Partners were provided by Christina Montano, CATS Manager.
Visit the website Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. As a first step to fulfilling that mission, Google's founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin developed a new approach to online search that took root in a Stanford University dorm room and quickly spread to information seekers around the globe. Google is now widely recognized as the world's largest search engine -- an easy-to-use free service that usually returns relevant results in a fraction of a second. Jaime Casap | Business Development for North, Central, South America | Google Apps for Education Visit the website iLinc, a recognized leader in Web conferencing, desktop video conferencing software and collaboration solutions, aims to revolutionize the way organizations meet and communicate. Through its software and services, iLinc liberates people by enabling them to get more done, travel less, and achieve work-life balance while preserving the environment. iLinc offers the only enterprise-class Web and video conferencing software that allows customers to choose between a software-as-a-service (SaaS) rental model or a traditional software purchase model, in combination with hosting by iLinc or on-premise installation. For more information visit our website. iLinc | 999 N 44th St. #650 | Phoenix, AZ 85018 |USA | P/F: 800.767.9054 / 602952054
Visit the website The LTC connects UA faculty, instructors, TAs and staff to the latest advancements in Instructional Technology. Our staff provides guidance, training and production assistance to turn "ideas" into "reality." For the GCEC Conference, LTC’s iTunesU Administrator, Stuart Glogoff, is providing the space and support on UA’s iTunesU site where participants can download podcasts of recorded sessions. Additionally, Garry Forger of LTC is serving as a member of the GCEC Technology Committee, providing information on free technology solutions, and making himself available online to answer your questions.
Visit the website The mission of the Office of Student Computing Resources is to help all students use computing technology to get the most out of their educational experience. OSCR enables access to a wide variety of technologies and many types of technical assistance to students in every discipline. OSCR services and facilities are found in many convenient campus locations including the Integrated Learning Center, the Computer Center, and within many departments throughout campus. We provide training in basic, intermediate and advanced technologies, and our support services are designed to respond to each student's particular needs. Computing labs provide access to UA online resources, all commonly used applications, and the World Wide Web. OSCR also provides access to state-of-the art multimedia and web creation tools. OSCR services are free to the UA community. OSCR provides a variety of services for UA instructors from all departments and programs. We regularly partner with faculty and staff to ensure delivery of high quality learning experiences both on and off campus. For the GCEC Conference, OSCR is providing the PC laptops for our use in sessions, courtesy of David Lyon. Also, Gregory Anderson, Senior Support Systems Analyst, provided training and consulting expertise for the audio capture equipment being used.
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