Wikipedia for Educators at Fordham along with Monumental Women, Women's Activism NYC, Fordham Institute for Women and Girls, and the International Health Awareness Network will be hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on the topic of the Suffrage Movement. Join us Wednesday, March 6th and Thursday, March 7th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. This… Continue Reading Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women’s History
This TechShop gives you an overview of Fordham’s free bibliographic software, Endnote. Learn how to easily import references from Fordham’s Library databases, as well as other journals. Endnote saves you and your students time because it lets you effortlessly change the bibliographic styles of your references on the fly. EdTech Resources: http://facultytech.it.fordham.edu/index.php/techshops/citation-and-research-tools/
New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) is designed to introduce new Staff and Faculty to the available technology services at the University. Some of the topics we introduce to new employees are: Navigating the Portal Banner Blackboard Security Awareness Gmail and Google Apps We look forward to hosting you!
This TechShop introduces you to Stanford University's Lacuna Stories. This annotation software allows faculty to assign readings that students annotate socially on a shared copy of the text. You can monitor student participation and begin class with a clear sense of who’s read the readings and know if any problems in comprehension exist. EdTech Resources: http://facultyedtechpd.it.fordham.edu/index.php/techshops/digital-humanities/
Introduction to Fordham’s web content policies, design and content guidelines, and best practices in web communications including writing for the web. Appropriate for web editors, supervisors, and anyone who will be preparing content for their department websites. **This learning opportunity is for the Fordham community only** For questions, contact Tia Lindner, Assistant Director of Online… Continue Reading Web Content Management – Introduction (LC)
Pre-requisite: Web Content Management – Introduction Learn how to create and maintain department web content on www.fordham.edu using Jadu, Fordham’s web content management system. Appropriate for web editors who are responsible for maintaining department websites. **This learning opportunity is for the Fordham community only** For questions, contact Tia Lindner, Assistant Director of Online Communications, at 212-636-6542 or tlinder@fordham.edu.
Wikipedia for Educators at Fordham will be hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Friday, March 29th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. This event is designed to improve coverage of missing poets, especially women poets, on Wikipedia. The edit-a-thon will include tutorials for the beginner Wikipedian, ongoing editing support, reference materials, and refreshments. This… Continue Reading Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Poetry
Learn how to navigate more efficiently within Excel and develop a better understanding of working with data and formulas. You will review Excel basics and discuss working with styling, and integrating pivot tables. Further, you will learn about functions and formulas in Excel, as well as how to analyze data and create Macros. Don't forget… Continue Reading Introduction to Excel (LC – Grad Students Only)
Intro and beginner course on using Rhinoceros 6 for 3D printing, given by Alexey Sanko from the Visual Arts Department. Selected Topics Include: - Intro to Rhino - How to get around Rhino - Drawing basic 2D shapes - Conversion to 3D - 3D Beginner - Rendering and Materials - Exporting and Importing 3D Models
In this TechShop, we review the Qualtrics Research Suite, a web-based survey tool provided free to all Fordham students, faculty, and staff at fordham.qualtrics.com. Learn how to create exciting and effective surveys and how to reduce survey fatigue. EdTech Resources: http://facultyedtechpd.it.fordham.edu/index.php/techshops/polling-and-surveys/
Learn how to navigate more efficiently within Excel and develop a better understanding of working with data and formulas. You will review Excel basics and discuss working with styling, and integrating pivot tables. Further, you will learn about functions and formulas in Excel, as well as how to analyze data and create Macros. Don't forget… Continue Reading Intermediate Excel (LC – Grad Students Only)
In a world where technology is changing faster than ever, it's important for educators not to just keep up with what's currently available, but to think ahead. Kristen Treglia, Senior Instructional Technologist, will discuss key findings from major technology reports that highlight the trends, challenges, and emerging technologies that impact higher education. Reports include: NMC… Continue Reading Discussion: Technology Trends in Education (LC)
If you’re not managing your digital identity, then someone else is. Learn best practices and tips for protecting your privacy and privacy online. Find out how to best leverage social media for teaching and research. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's new series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to… Continue Reading Managing Your Digital Academic Identity (LC – Grad Students Only)
Introduction to Fordham’s web content policies, design and content guidelines, and best practices in web communications including writing for the web. Appropriate for web editors, supervisors, and anyone who will be preparing content for their department websites. **This learning opportunity is for the Fordham community only** For questions, contact Tia Lindner, Assistant Director of Online… Continue Reading Web Content Management – Introduction (LC)
Did you know the Grade Center in Blackboard can calculate grades, organize student-submitted assignments, record the last time each student accessed the course, and include point-and-click rubrics to facilitate scoring of assignments? Using your own syllabus, you'll learn the step-by-step process to create columns and categories, enter grades, monitor student progress, and how to… Continue Reading Blackboard Grade Center (LC)
Pre-requisite: Web Content Management – Introduction Learn how to create and maintain department web content on www.fordham.edu using Jadu, Fordham’s web content management system. Appropriate for web editors who are responsible for maintaining department websites. **This learning opportunity is for the Fordham community only** For questions, contact Tia Lindner, Assistant Director of Online Communications, at 212-636-6542 or tlinder@fordham.edu.
Fordham IT’s annual capstone event for the faculty. The day-long event features keynote speakers, faculty panels, and workshops on various tools and methods that incorporate technology and are used for teaching and research. Breakfast, lunch, an afternoon reception, and raffle are included. View Keynote and Agenda EdTech Resources: http://fordham.edu/edtech
New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) is designed to introduce new Staff and Faculty to the available technology services at the University. Some of the topics we introduce to new employees are: Navigating the Portal Banner Blackboard Security Awareness Gmail and Google Apps We look forward to hosting you!
G Suite is a powerful set of apps that helps you email, schedule meetings, store files, collaborate, and more. It's used at Fordham in the classroom, for research, and in the office. Fordham IT Technology Training welcomes you to join us at this in-person opportunity to learn about how to make the most of G… Continue Reading G Suite Best Practices for Faculty and Staff (LC)
G Suite is a powerful set of apps that helps you email, schedule meetings, store files, collaborate, and more. It's used at Fordham in the classroom, for research, and in the office. Fordham IT Technology Training welcomes you to join us at this in-person opportunity to learn about how to make the most of G… Continue Reading G Suite Best Practices for Faculty and Staff (LC)