On Thursday, January 29, the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics will host a screening of The Internet’s Own Boy. Partially funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, the film is the story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz’s help in the development of the basic internet protocol RSS to his co-founding of Reddit, his… Continue reading →
This week, join the department of Computer and Information Science for this talk from a member of the CASIT staff! From Research Support to Uncertainty: Visualization at the U of O Kristi Potter, University of Oregon Abstract As a member of CASIT’s research support team I have a unique position that allows me to work on… Continue reading →
Please note: These workshops are designed specifically for faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you are not affiliated with a CAS department and are interested in learning more about some of these topics, let the InTRO office know. We can help you find training services. Join CASIT Training Specialist Mike Moresi for… Continue reading →
A number of bloggers have begun making their end-of-year ed tech lists already, including Audrey Watters, Eric Stoller, and the ProfHacker team. There are some odd commonalities on these lists, and it’s unclear whether or not that’s due to my own self-selected reading patterns, or broader trends in higher ed that extend beyond any one individual.… Continue reading →
An intriguing option for developing video-based content at UO can be seen in a system recently and successfully deployed at Penn State University. The One Button Studio is a simplified video recording setup that can be used without any previous video production experience. The design of the studio allows the user to create high-quality and… Continue reading →
The Working Group for Active Teaching and Learning (sponsored by Academic Affairs, CAS, UO Libraries and the Committee for Academic Infrastructure) is holding a panel discussion and dialogue on their experiences with active teaching and learning activities. Come hear how UO faculty and students are taking advantage of new active learning environments to enhance their… Continue reading →
InTRO hosted its first on-campus event as an office at the end of October: we coordinated the University of Oregon’s participate in the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI)’s Fall Focus webinar, which were all about active learning spaces and creative classroom technologies! “Reimagining Learning Spaces: Design, Technology, and Assessment” was a two-day webinar featuring speakers from… Continue reading →
Our own UO Libraries Digital Scholarship Center will be hosting a Fall Faculty Open House next week! Tuesday, November 4 4:00-6:00 PM 142 Knight Library Here’s a handy map! Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be served. If you’re a member of the UO faculty, we hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to speak about energizing and… Continue reading →
There’s still time to register for one or both days of this EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative webinar. Join the Instructional Technology Referral Office (InTRO) at the Baker Downtown Center for two mornings of engaging presentations and discussion on this important topic! Some of the sessions we’re excited about will cover… Learning Space Design: University-Wide Design Coordination Active… Continue reading →
The Teaching Effectiveness Program has two workshops this term that may be relevant to those interested in teaching with technology. To register for either or both of these courses, e-mail TEP. UO Blogs: Using WordPress for Dynamic ePortfolios and Interactive Learning Experiences Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 10:00-11:30am Knight Library Proctor 42 Presented by Robert Voelker-Morris… Continue reading →
