Welcome to the online notes and resources for the sessions led by Jason Rhode at the 2009 Faculty Summer Institute May 18-21, 2009 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

This site serves as the resource collection and notes for sessions led by Jason Rhode.  All sessions will be located in the Oregon Lab.

 

To view the notes and resources for a particular session, click on the session title below:

Getting Started Creating Web Pages with Google Sites
Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Are you looking for a simple and free solution for creating a Web presence? Look no further than Google Sites! Google Sites is a free online tool that makes it easy for anyone to create and publish useful, attractive web pages in minutes without having to learn HTML or use complex software. This hands-on session will introduce Google Sites and guide participants through the steps of creating their own personalized Web site.

Quick and Simple Creation of Educational Tutorials
Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 10:15 am - 11:30 am
When providing instruction to students, often it is helpful to provide a simple recorded demonstration of a specific task or activity in addition to textual documentation. Such educational tutorials, also often referred to as "screencasts," can be created using a software capture program that records cursor movement, typing, or other on-screen activity as well as narration. This hands-on workshop will introduce the free Jing screencasting tool and explore several practical applications for implementing simple educational tutorials in the classroom.

Mastering Micro-blogging
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Micro-blogging is a form of blogging that allows users to write brief text updates (usually less than 200 characters) and publish them, either to be viewed by anyone or by a restricted group, which can be chosen by the user. This hands-on session will introduce various micro-blogging tools, including Twitter, Jaiku, Tumblr, and Edmodo and discuss pedagogical possibilities of integrating these technologies in the learning environment.

Web 2.0 Gizmos and Gadgets
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Many new, free web tools are emerging that allow for new approaches to fostering interpersonal interaction in the online learning environment. This session will explore various free Web 2.0 tools and discuss how these tools can be integrated or utilized in conjunction with a learning management system.