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[News from OIT‘s Instructional Support and Research Support]<http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2013_02/>
FEBRUARY ISSUE
GTA@OIT Accepting Grant Proposals
IT Weekly eNewsletter
Microsoft IT Academy for Students
Introduction to the iPad
Clean the Chalk Dust off that Podium!
Importance of Random Assignment
Faculty Fellow Application Extended
UT Summer Teaching Institute!
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[http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_04/I_icon.png]GTA@OIT Accepting Grant Proposals
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OIT sponsors GTA@OIT Grants to encourage UTK Graduate Teaching Associates and Assistants (GTAs) to incorporate technology into their teaching. GTAs, with sole responsibility for teaching a course, are paired with OIT instructional design staff to accomplish their goals for technology use.
In addition to mentoring, grant recipients receive a monetary incentive of $1,000 to purchase software, attend a professional conference, prepare a professional presentation or publication about integrating technology into a course, or use as a stipend.
GTA@OIT<https://oit.utk.edu/instructional/development/gta/> Spring 2013 grant proposals are due Friday, February 15 by 5pm. For more information, contact Christina Goode at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 974-6470.
[http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_04/I_icon.png]Microsoft IT Academy for Students
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OIT has streamlined the process for faculty to enroll their classes in any self-paced, online Microsoft IT Academy course. Now faculty can easily register their academic classes to take IT Academy courses. These courses provide multiple levels of learning, from introductory to advanced, to sharpen the skills of the participants on all Microsoft products. Consequently it is easy to ensure students step through the appropriate level and acquire the skills needed for their academic classes. Faculty can easily check student participation and completion of the courses. If you are interested, click to enroll your students in IT Academy<https://oit.utk.edu/Training/online-training>.
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[http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_04/I_icon.png]Clean the Chalk Dust off that Podium!
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Monthly IT Community of Practice: Using Presentation Technology in a Lecture
IT Community of Practice (IT CoP) is a monthly lunchtime meeting where faculty and OIT get together for an informal conversation about trends and issues in instructional technology.
The January meeting focused on OIT’s faculty training options. The discussion centered on teaching tools to develop and deliver online content.
This month, join other faculty and OIT in the conversation about tips and tricks for using Smart Technology. Will Schleter, the OIT Faculty Fellow, will demonstrate his use of Smartboard and Sympodium. The OIT staff member Michael Burke will answer your questions. The meeting will be held Thursday February 28, 11:30-12:30 in the Practice Presentation Room at the Commons of the Hodges Library. Bring your lunch and join the discussion. OIT will provide coffee and something sweet! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
[http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_04/I_icon.png]Faculty Fellow Application Extended
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The OIT Faculty Fellow Program assists in advancing exemplary teaching, and enriching the experience of students, by implementing projects that enhance their department's use of instructional technologies. The OIT Faculty Fellow Program also promotes services available through OIT. The Fellow is appointed each academic year pending budget approval. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, February 18. Faculty Fellow Awards will be announced by March 6.
Read the full description<https://oit.utk.edu/instructional/development/fellows/>
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[https://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_12/I+R_Icon.png]IT Weekly eNewsletter
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[http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_04/I_icon.png]Introduction to the iPad
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OIT would like to invite you to our new iPad workshop. This workshop is targeted to those who are new to the iPad and curious about its operation and uses. Upon completing this workshop, you will be able to identify all features of the iPad interface, activate your iPad, set a passcode, lock/unlock the screen orientation, state the function of the “Multitasking Bar”, use finger gestures to evoke iPad responses, organize your apps, connect your iPad to the Internet via Wi-Fi, add a Bluetooth keyboard, and connect your iPad to your computer.
You will also learn methods for using the iPad to engage students in classroom and online learning experiences. Prerequisite: You are welcome to bring your own iPad, though some will be available in the workshop.
Registration<http://accounts.utk.edu/cgi-bin/clsreg/register?func=clsview&cls=iPad_Intro> is required for attendance. Classes will be held in 520 Greve Hall.
Wednesday, February 20 from 9:00-11:00
Tuesday, March 5 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monday, March 11 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, April 11 from 1:00 - 3:00
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[http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_04/R_icon.png]Importance of Random Assignment
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When designing a research study that compares groups of human subjects, an important step to consider is assigning the subjects to the various experimental conditions at random. If subjects are allowed to choose which treatment group they prefer, you will be unable to separate the effect of your treatment from the effect of self-assignment. For example, when testing a new teaching method, harder working students might be attracted by a new, more rigorous teaching approach. As a result, you would then not know if higher grades were due to the treatment or the possibility that it attracted better students. OIT’s Research Support group can help you design studies, determine sample sizes, help you choose the most efficient way to collect and analyze data, and even help write up the results. For free assistance, contact the OIT Help Desk at 974-9900 or stop by our walk-in area in Greve 517 most afternoons. View our walk in support schedule.<http://oit.utk.edu/research>
[http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2012_04/I_icon.png]UT Summer Teaching Institute!
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Apply for the UT Summer Teaching Institute!
The 2013 UT Summer Teaching Institute is on its way! The participants will receive authentic, hands-on learning experience and guidance to redesign and develop exemplary courses. The tenure and non-tenure track faculty members are encouraged to apply. Read the Call for Participants<http://itc2.utk.edu/newsletter_monthly/2013_02/2013STI_call_for_participants.pdf>. The applications must be received by March 4th.
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January 2013 Uptime:
Blackboard <https://oit.utk.edu/instructional/tools/online/Pages/bbstats.aspx> 100%
Collaborate<https://oit.utk.edu/instructional/tools/liveonline/Pages/bbcstats.aspx> 99.8%
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