UW-La Crosse LTDC Report
Educational Technologies
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
LTDC Report Fall 2007
Submitted by Jim Jorstad
1) Currently working to revitalize our campus web site. Have created a Web Development Group comprised of several professional staff members, along with a team of students. Have designed a new web face, templates, and a database driven news and events application.
2) Am currently completing “Project Technology”- a take off of the popular reality TV program, Project Runway on Bravo.tv. We are following 5 faculty members throughout the semester as they try varying types of technologies to enhance student learning. This project is being presented at the EDUCAUSE national conference in Seattle later this month. The program dramatically showcases the trials and tribulations of faculty attempting to work with, and integrate effective technology into the teaching/learning process.
3) Still working on the development and assessment of collaborative learning environments.
4) We continue to work with podcasting, student response systems, wireless video, and DyKnow-a collaborative software tool
5) We are planning for our 4th Annual Passport to Technology event in late January. LTDC representatives are welcome to attend.
6) Have pulled together a group of faculty into a Podcast Users Group.
7) Our campus has given a faculty member a ½ time appointment to become our campus on-line learning director. His name is Brian Udermann, professor in Exercise Sports Science. We have developed the On-Line Learning Advisory Group, which I am also a member.
8) Our Center for Academic Teaching and Learning (CATL-like cattle) has developed a CATL Advisory Board, which I am also a member.
9) Have begun testing with the Mediasite system with archived materials as well as streamed presentations.
10) Are looking to hire a new video/multi-media producer soon. The deadline for complete applications is October 19th.