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Hands On With Tablets, Debbie Ginsberg

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This Brown Bag compared the iPad Air, the Microsoft Surface 2, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab (Android). Faculty were invited to try tablets hands on.

Implementing The Prison Rape Elimination Act: A Toolkit For Jails, Brenda V. Smith, Dr. Gary Dennis, Susan W. Mccampbell, Michael S. Mccampbell, Elizabeth Price Layman, Caleb Asbridge, Rachel Bosley, Andie Moss, Jeff Shorba, Shaina Vanek, Jaime Yarussi, American Jail Association, National Institute Of Corrections' Large Jail Network, Nationa Sheriff's Association, American Correctional Association, Larry Cook, Dr. Robert Decomo, Jim Dennis, Nancy Deferrari, John Delaney, Timothy Fay, Diahann Frazier, David Gaspar, Quandara Grant, Dee Halley, Jamey Kessinger, Calvin King, Shawn Laughlin, Andrew Nunnally, Debra Oliver-Hammons, Steven Pizzala, Lisa Plowman, Gayle Ray, Larry Reynolds, Gwyn Smith-Ingley, Chris Sweney, Wynnie Testamark-Samuels, Janie Vergakis, Gregory Winston, Berry Zeeman

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Minor edits. “The goal of this Toolkit is to provide jails of all sizes, political divisions, and geographic locations with a step-by-step guide for preventing, detecting, and eliminating sexual abuse of inmates in their custody – and for responding effectively to abuse when it occurs. Prison rape includes all forms of inmate sexual abuse within a correctional facility, including state and federal prisons, county and municipal jails, police lock-ups, holding facilities, inmate transportation vehicles, juvenile detention facilities, and community corrections facilities. Protecting arrestees, detainees, and inmates from sexual violence is part of a jail’s core mission. This toolkit will help …

Scholarly Commons, Jona Whipple

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Digital Resources Librarian Jona Whipple introduced Scholarly Commons , gave an overview of its purpose, and looked at its progress.

Mobile Update, Debbie Ginsberg

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Looking for great new apps for your phone or tablet? In this Brown Bag, Debbie Ginsberg discussed favorite apps for research and productivity. She also discussed the new iOS 7 and new Apple and Android smart phones.

Powerpoint And Prezi Tips & Tricks, Debbie Ginsberg

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In this Brown Bag, advanced tools in PowerPoint such as SmartArt and Presenter Mode were discussed, and new features in Prezi, a popular online alternative to PowerPoint, were reviewed.

Teaching 'The Wire': Fiction As Pedagogical Tool, Roger Fairfax

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Is Twitter More Than Just Sharing What I Ate For Breakfast?, Daniel Saunders, Allison Bernstein

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Twitter is a simple way to join an international conversation, to showcase your work to a new audience, and to meet new colleagues. Learn how this engaging and easy-to-use tool can bring your expertise to interested faculty, lawyers, students, journalists, and friends across the world. In this Brown Bag, Daniel Saunders (Faculty Scholarship Marketing Coordinator) and Allison Bernstein (Social Media Strategist and Manager) discussed how Twitter works, how other faculty and law schools use Twitter, and how to get started with your own account.

Cool Tools Café: Cloud Storage Demonstration, Debbie Ginsberg

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Presentation from the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction 2013 Conference for Law School Computing

Showcasing Student Work With Eportfolios, Debbie Ginsberg

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ePortfolios are a tool that students can use to publish their best academic work on the web. This work can include videos, seminar papers, briefs, PowerPoint slides, or other digital assignments. Students can share their ePortfolios with potential employers or others who might be interested in their work. While relatively common in undergraduate colleges, not many law schools use ePortfolios. In this Brown Bag, Debbie Ginsberg discussed howePortfolios work, some of the options available, and how they might be used in law schools.

The Year Of Living (With) Google, Debbie Ginsberg, Emily Barney, Sejal Vaishnev, Mohit Gaonkar

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Presentation from the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction 2013 Conference for Law School Computing

In May 2012, Chicago-Kent migrated our email system from Outlook to Google. This process involved updating our email address domain, migrating large email boxes, and navigating some complex legal issues.

In this session, presenters discussed how Chicago-Kent planned for the change, how we implemented Google Apps, and how we trained our users, particularly faculty and staff, on what was (to many) a brand-new platform. Presenters also highlighted some of the ways Chicago-Kent used Google Apps to change how we work collaboratively as well as how we …

Flipping Flop?: Can Guest Lecturers Use The Flipped Classroom Format, Clare Gaynor Willis, Scott Vanderlin

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Presentation from the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction 2013 Conference for Law School Computing

This session examined the “flipped classroom” teaching model through the point of view of the ad hoc or guest lecture, addressing the unique challenges in that context. The potential merits of the “flipped classroom” teaching approach for traditional courses with multiple class meetings are well-documented. For a guest lecturer already faced with limited in-class time, the flipped classroom may be particularly intriguing because technology transfers much of the content out of the classroom, allowing the instructor to use classroom time for collaborative exercises and practical applications. …

New Google Services, Debbie Ginsberg

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On April 30, 2013, CLC added new services to Chicago-Kent's Google Apps suite. Among other services, these included: Google+, Google's social network that also includes basic video conferencing; Google Groups, a tool allowing collaboration with with people outside of Chicago-Kent; and Google Books, with which you can create your own virtual library. In this Brown Bag, Google Drive and other new services are discussed.

Prepare To Practice - The Process Of Legal Research, Clare Gaynor Willis

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Class Prepare to Practice lecture.

Aba Techshow Report, Debbie Ginsberg, Emily Barney

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In this Brown Bag, Emily Barney and Debbie Ginsberg discussed the latest trends in legal technology, including finding evidence in social networks and mobile technologies, practicing law "on the go," and technologies for courtroom presentations.

Law Review Submission Update, Debbie Ginsberg

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This Brown Bag included information about Scholastica, new features in ExpressO, and what law review editors want.

Integration Revenue Program To The Association Of Metropolitan School Districts (2010), Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity

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Presentation on the Integration Revenue Program to the Association of Metropolitan School Districts

International Comparative Maps, Institute On Metropolitan Opportunity

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