Technology in the Faculty of Education

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Technology in the Faculty of Education

• Division of Technology in Education and
  Technology Professional Development

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The Division of Technology in Education
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DTE Mandate

• The Division of Technology in Education (DTE) is
  dedicated to providing the best possible
  instructional technology services in support of
  the instructional and research activities of the
  Faculty of Education.

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DTE Instructional Support

• DTE staff are available to discuss ways in which
  they might assist in instructional processes
  related to
• individualized instruction
• computer-based instruction
• distance education
• use of the Internet
• other applications of technology in instruction

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DTE Research Support

• DTE staff contribute to the research projects
  within the Faculty of Education.
• From the selection of equipment for grants to
  assistance in the application process is provided
  by DTE.

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DTE Technical Support

• Macintosh and Windows desktop computer support
• Design and maintenance of the faculty network
• File and web server administration
• Database development and administration
• Disk backup of data on faculty servers and
  departmental administrative systems
• Staff computer training

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Desktop Support Services

• Evaluating users needs as they relate to the
  purchase of new hardware and software.
• Analyzing and making recommendations for the
  purchase of computer equipment.
• Equipment configuration
• Computer testing
• Technical support

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Server Administration Services

• DTE maintains a number of server-based systems
  that provide a variety of computing services for
  the Faculty
• A faculty file server
• 4 World Wide Web servers
• An FTP server

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DTE Contact Information

• Division of Technology in Education
• 3-104 Education NorthUniversity of
  AlbertaEdmonton, AlbertaCanada T6G 2G5
• Phone [phone]Fax [phone]

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Instructional Resource Services

• The Instructional Resource Services (IRS) section
  responds to requests for
• Audiovisual, television and computer equipment
• Learning resources contained in the Faculty of
  Education's professional collection

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IRS Availability of Services

• Service is provided to all members of the
  teaching staff and to Education students for use
  in courses offered by the Faculty of Education.

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IRS Services

• Laser printing (black/white and color)
• Photocopying (black/white and color)
• Macintosh and PC computer labs for student and
  staff use
• Video duplicating and editing
• Audio duplicating and editing
• Equipment loans

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Equipment Available from IRS

• Televisions
• VCRs/DVD/ laser disk players
• Video cameras
• Tripods
• Mobile computer units

• Projectors
• Projection screens
• Cassette recorders
• Stereos
• Transcribing equipment

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IRS Contact Information

• Instructional Resource Services
• B-111 Ed North492-3993
• Adam ReymonManager492-5433

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Videoconferencing Facilities

• The videoconferencing suite is open to all
  faculty members and staff on campus for research
  and educational purposes.
• Uses high-resolution video and audio
• Uses most common internet and telephone
  conferencing protocols
• Includes a number of other technology tools for
  collaboration across a distance

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Videoconferencing Contact

• Cyberport Videoconferencing Facility
• Pat Routledge 3-104 Education North
• 492-3667 x 211

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Technology Professional Development
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Technology Professional Development

• The Faculty of Education provides resource
  personnel and materials devoted to technology
  professional development (Tech PD) in the areas
  of teaching, research, administration, or other
  professional activities.

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Tech PD Services

• A Technology PD facilitator is available to
  advise any Education staff member on the
  facilitation of the integration of technology by
  discussing ideas, investigating possible
  solutions, identifying or creating resources, and
  providing ongoing training and support.

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Technology Introduction

• Technology professional development will provide
  a technology introduction to new faculty members,
  graduate instructors and sessional instructors.

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Mobile Lab

• Our mobile lab units can be signed out by any
  Faculty of Education instructor for use in
  Education classes.

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Mobile Lab Equipment

• Our mobile lab inventory includes
• 70 Mac iBooks
• 6 PowerBooks
• 24 Toshiba Tablet PCs
• Printers, projectors, additional equipment

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Additional Lab Equipment

• Digital microscope
• Lego robotic kits
• Digital still cameras
• Digital video cameras
• External hard drives
• A scanner
• A MIDI music keyboard

• Vernier science probeware (temperature,
  conductivity, motion, pH, EKG, etc.)
• Webcams (Apple iSight or Logitech QuickCam Orbit)
• Smart Sympodium (portable touch based lectern)

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Mobile Lab Support

• All mobile lab bookings and/or equipment bookings
  come with a trained TA to assist you during your
  class.

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Computer and Media Equipment

• Tech PD has a number of computers in our
  fishbowl lab that support specific research
  tasks, including
• Qualitative research analysis (Noldus Observer)
• Video and audio analysis (full video and audio
  editing suites available).

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Web CT Vista

• One of our primary areas of support is in
  assisting instructors to create interactive
  course websites within our campus learning
  management system WebCT Vista.
• We offer a number of methods of support
• One-on-one instruction and support
• Group instruction (seminars)
• Classroom orientations (for your students)

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Software Support

• Rather than making software work (thats the
  DTEs role), we can help make your software work
  for you!
• Tech PD can provide
• Operating system tutorials
• Software tutorials
• One-on-one software support and training
• Small group sessions
• Classroom seminars

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Technology Integration

• At Tech PD, we can work with you to integrate
  technology into your education courses. Some
  examples of these types of activities include
• Using and creating web quests Higher order
  Internet activities for your students to use in
  the classroom.
• Using Inspiration - Concept mapping software
  available to all teachers in the province of
  Alberta.

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Tech PD Contact Information

• JoAnne Davies3-104 Education North(780)
  492-3667 ext. 263joanne.davies_at_ualberta.ca
• Raj Boora3-104 Education North(780) 492-3667
  ext. 223raj.boora_at_ualberta.ca
• Kim Peacock3-104 Education North(780) 492-3667
  ext. 229kim.peacock_at_ualberta.ca