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No More Babbling! Providing “Just In Time” Instructions, Examples, And Project Development Guidance On Key Assessments Using The Sound Booth, Susan R. Adams, Kristen Allen

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations

This poster highlights a project that was funded by an Academic Technology Innovation Grant (ATIG) awarded from the Center for Academic Technology (CAT) at Butler University.

Context And Contribution: Going Beyond The Research Paper In The Health Sciences, Laura Menard

Scholarship and Professional Work

Conference poster presented at the Midwest Medical Library Association Chapter Meeting, October 2-6, 2015 in Louisville, KY.

Being Well: Bringing Wholeness And Purpose To The Practice Of Leadership, Julianne Miranda

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations

No abstract provided.

Teaching With Technology: Strategies For Engaging The 21st Century Learner, Julianne Miranda, Kelley J. Hall

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Development Of An Online Plagiarism Tutorial, Kenetha J. Stanton, Sally Neal

Scholarship and Professional Work

Case Study of a pilot online plagiarism tutorial at Butler University.

The Academic Library’S Role In Fostering Digital Citizenship, Brad Matthies

Presentations

This presentation discusses Butler University Library’s efforts to introduce various campus constituents to Digital Citizenship. The primary platform featured in this presentation is the Butler University Library Digital Commons, a product by Berkeley Electronic Press. Discussed is how the presenter used this product to get digital immigrants excited about a Web 2.0 technology. Also discussed is marketing strategies for promoting similar Web 2.0 technologies to digital immigrants in higher education, and how such endeavors can also serve to transform the academic librarian’s role in the 21st Century.

Note: This presentation contains accompanying video interviews.

A Collaborative Approach To Building A Student Information And Technology Literacy Program, Kenetha Stanton, Julianne Miranda

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations

This is a brief overview of the Information Commons program at Butler University presented during an EDUCAUSE Midwest Lightning Round. The Information Commons is professional development program jointly sponsored by The Center for Academic Technology (formerly Instructional Technology) and the Butler Libraries for student staff that provides information and technology literacy support to Butler students through scheduled desk hours and peer-to-peer training and consulting.

Development Of An Online Tutorial Using Camtasia Studio, Sally Neal, Jeana Rogers, Kenetha Stanton

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations

Presentation that details the development of a new plagiarism tutorial.

Using Digital Video For Self Reflection And Assessment Of Pre Service Teacher Instruction, Mindy Welch, Jeana Rogers

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations

No abstract provided.

Educational Technology In Teacher Education At Wabash College, Jeana Rogers

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Online Learning Program: A Case Study Of A Higher Education Institution, Hongjiang Xu, Omamerhi Ebojoh

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

Online learning has become a popular tool in addition to traditional learning methods. This study emphasizes on how assessment and delivery methods employed can influence the effectiveness of online program, as well as the benefits and constrains experienced in e-learning. The research project was conducted at a Higher Educational Institution for a period of three months. A case study methodology was employed to investigate the opinions and experiences of faculty and students involved in online programs. Various factors that affect the effectiveness of online programs were studied in order to provide insights on the major challenges, benefits and limitations faced. …

The Effect Of Instructional Technologies On The Finance Classroom, Steven D. Dolvin, J. Michael Morgan, Mark Pyles

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

Using a survey technique, we evaluate the effect of PowerPoint, online lecture notes, financial calculators, and machine readable forms (MRF) on students' assessment of the quality of instruction, perceived knowledge level, satisfaction, post-course interest in the subject, and average grade in introductory finance courses. We also examine these opinions on a relative basis by comparing the responses of Finance majors versus non-Finance majors. The results suggest that certain technologies are received better than others and further, that the perceived quality of instructional techniques is largely contingent on the student's choice of major.

Bringing The Local Association Online: Guiding Principles For Developing A Professional Web Presence, Julianne Miranda

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Scholarship and Professional Work

This article presents guidelines for music-teachers associations in the U.S. that are developing a professional Web site. It describes the qualities of an ideal Web site. It discusses the stages of web design, which involves planning, design and implementation. It outlines the purpose of Web sites and the benefits it posed to local association members and the entire state members.

Add Value To Your Website, Julianne Miranda

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Scholarship and Professional Work

The article focuses on developing a Web site. It mentions that multimedia can be useful for teaching and reinforcement of concepts introduced in the classroom or lesson. The Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching has a collection of reviewed teaching and learning resources that clearly demonstrates effective use of multimedia for teaching purposes. As multimedia materials have become more standard, many Wen authors are turning to interactive technologies including blogs and podcasts to create a more dynamic online presence for their visitors. A blog is series of online journal entries to which others may be allowed to respond …

The Musician's Walk: An Ethical Labyrinth, Julianne Miranda

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Scholarship and Professional Work

The article reviews the book "The Musician's Walk: An Ethical Labyrinth," by James Jordan.

Computing Labs And Technology Classroom (Cltc) Initiative: A Model For Distributed Support, L S. Laroche, Julianne Miranda, A Smock, T A. Noble

Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Scholarship and Professional Work

DePauw University is a small, liberal arts institution with 2200 undergraduate residential students and 222 faculty members, located in Greencastle, Indiana The challenges of supporting a campus with multiple and diverse facilities are further amplified by limited staff support resources. One of the strategies for addressing these challenges led to the formation of the Computing Labs and Technology Classrooms (CLTC) initiative. The CLTC recognizes and draws on the strengths of support specialists with a wide variety of professional training and experience, who regularly collaborate in the support and management of campus-wide labs and technology classrooms.