Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Art + Feminism

Wikipedia for Educators at Fordham will be hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Friday, March 1st from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. This event is designed to improve coverage of women to mitigate the gender gap on Wikipedia.  The edit-a-thon will include tutorials for the beginner Wikipedian, ongoing editing support, reference materials, and refreshments.… Continue Reading Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Art + Feminism

WebEx Training (Online)

WebEx, powered by Cisco and delivered to you by Fordham IT, is a collaborative online meeting tool that enables you to have real-time video meetings and share computer content over the web. At this training session, you'll learn how to: Invite others to meet in your always-available Personal Meeting Room quickly and easily, anytime Create… Continue Reading WebEx Training (Online)

Endnote Overview for Better Student Papers (RH)

Keating, Rm B-27A Keating Hall, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States

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/

Intro to Data Visualization with Tableau Public (grad students only)

Data visualization allows scholars to display large amounts of data in digestible graphic form. Discover the basics of data visualization using Tableau Public, free software that allows you to create detailed visualizations using only a spreadsheet. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's new series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden… Continue Reading Intro to Data Visualization with Tableau Public (grad students only)

Developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) (webinar)

Learn how a robust, online PLN enables you to tap into support and resources on a scale that is not possible in traditional, face-to-face professional development opportunities. Moreover, you can share your online PLN skills with your students, enabling them to take ownership of their own life-long learning process.   In this session, you will:… Continue Reading Developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) (webinar)

Cisco Phone Training (RH)

Dealy, Rm E-205 Dealy Hall, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States

Learn about your Cisco phone's many powerful features, including: Searchable directory on the phone Automatic call distribution and routing Enterprise faxing Integrated video conferencing Call forwarding of your extension to your cellphone or computer Making calls on your computer as if it was your university phone Enhanced voicemail management Converting voicemail to email and vice… Continue Reading Cisco Phone Training (RH)

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women’s History

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

Endnote Overview for Better Student Papers (LC)

Lowenstein, Rm 309 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

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/

Social Annotation for Required Course Readings (RH)

Keating, Rm B-27A Keating Hall, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States

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/

Women in IT: March Event

Join us! International Women’s Month: Estate Planning and Preparing for the Journey: Discussion with Judy Arteche-Carr, CIO Executive Consultant Dealing with a death in the family is one of life’s most painful experiences. Judy will share some important tips for estate planning and making sure that a will, emergency contacts, passwords, and other information are… Continue Reading Women in IT: March Event

Lindsay’s Recommended Apps (webinar)

Lowenstein, Rm 309 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

Discover the rich variety of mobile apps you can incorporate into your pedagogy and to enhance interaction with your students.  EdTech Resources: http://facultyedtechpd.it.fordham.edu/index.php/tech-trends-in-education/mobile-apps/

New Employee Technology Orientation (LC)

Lowenstein, Rm 309 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

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!

Social Annotation for Required Course Readings (LC)

Lowenstein, Rm 309 Fordham University, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY, United States

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/

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Pi Day/STEM

Wikipedia for Educators at Fordham will be hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Thursday, March 14th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Fordham’s Rose Hill campus. Room:  O'Hare Special Collections, Walsh Library This event is designed to improve coverage of STEM topics Wikipedia.  The edit-a-thon will include tutorials for the beginner Wikipedian, ongoing editing support, reference materials, and… Continue Reading Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Pi Day/STEM

Creating Videos to Engage Your Students (webinar for grad students)

Adding video and audio to course content can be a powerful way to engage your students. In this workshop for graduate students, you will review the process of creating and editing audio and video on your own computer and at the University. You'll also learn guidelines for framing and lighting your subject matter, and how… Continue Reading Creating Videos to Engage Your Students (webinar for grad students)

Web Content Management – Introduction (LC)

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)

Web Content Management – Jadu Training (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.

CANCELLED – Cisco Phone Training (RH)

Dealy, Rm E-205 Dealy Hall, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States

Learn about your Cisco phone's many powerful features, including: Searchable directory on the phone Automatic call distribution and routing Enterprise faxing Integrated video conferencing Call forwarding of your extension to your cellphone or computer Making calls on your computer as if it was your university phone Enhanced voicemail management Converting voicemail to email and vice… Continue Reading CANCELLED – Cisco Phone Training (RH)

New Employee Technology Orientation (webinar)

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!