Presentations

Friday, April 4, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

H062: Online Course Evaluation: Maryville's Move to a Paperless System

Presenter(s): Julie Bergfeld, Maryville University

Level: Beginner

Track: Administration and Leadership

In the fall of 2007, after two separate pilot runs, Maryville University moved to hosting all course evaluations online. Come hear the saga and learn about current status and issues we have faced along the way.

H063: DMCA Complaints and P2P File Sharing Strategies

Presenter(s): Randy Raw and Beth Young, MOREnet

Track: Security, Networking & Infrastructure

Learn about recently proposed legislation to stop P2P file sharing of copyrighted material. We will explore what colleges, schools and libraries are currently doing to stop illegal P2P file sharing of copyrighted material and what type of DMCA violations we are seeing.

H064: Using Joomla, Nucleus and WordPress for Faculty and Organizations

Presenter(s): Savitri Wilder, University of Central Missouri

Level: Intermediate

Track: Web Design and Development

To solve the issue of individuality, uniqueness, cost, ease of use, dynamic content and integration with other applications, our unit Technical Projects, under the Information Technology and Instruction department at the University of Central Missouri, adopted three applications: Joomla Content Management System, Nucleus and WordPress. See examples and learn the reasoning behind choosing the three applications, along with administrative and technical information on how to get these applications up and running.

H065: Using Screencast to Teach Complex Math and Science Topics Online

Presenter(s): Clarence Maise, UMSL

Level: Beginner

Track: Teaching and Learning with Technology

Teaching complex subjects like math and science at a distance requires an aggressive approach. Learn how simple screencasting using free or inexpensive software will help instructors demonstrate math or teach complex science concepts.

H066: Using Video Surveillance in Schools

Presenter(s): Jerry Shaffer, AOS (VENDOR)

Level: Intermediate

Track: Security, Networking and Infrastructure

Video surveillance systems can utilize existing IT networks to provide principals, resource officers and other key personnel video of incidents as they are happening as well as providing a record of events that occurred when facilities are unattended. Learn how you can extend access to video cameras throughout your school system to any authorized user including off campus locations (home, district office, local police and emergency responders.) See a live demonstration of the latest Cisco video surveillance system.

H067: What Happened to Microsoft Office 2007?

Presenter(s): Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet

Level: Beginner

Track: Teaching and Learning with Technology

If you haven't seen the latest version of Microsoft Office, it is a significant departure from previous versions. If you are considering an upgrade or are getting a new computer with the new version of Office on it, you might be in for a surprise! This one-hour demo will compare and contrast the new version with previous versions in a as well as answer questions like "Where did the Print button go?" We will look at Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

H068: CANCELLED

H069: Next Generation Networking

Presenter(s): Dave Olson, MOREnet

Level: Beginner

Track: Security, Networking and Infrastructure

We will provide an overview of MOREnet’s Next-Generation Network and future connectivity solutions for members. As more bandwidth is needed by members, MOREnet is looking to local and regional fiber-based networks to deliver Ethernet services to member sites. We will discuss some of the connectivity options and technologies being used, as well as what new or enhanced services are possible. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, discuss issues or bring up ideas for future services they’d like to see. This is a non-technical session.