2008 Archive
An archive of all News items from 2008.
Multicultural learning resources available at SCOLA Web site
Penn State faculty and students can now access SCOLA multicultural learning resources directly from the SCOLA Web site at http://www.scola.org/.
Dec 15, 2008ITS outlines plan for ANGEL during finals week December 15-19
Over the last year, staff in Information Technology Services (ITS) have worked to update the contingency and communication plans for ANGEL.
Dec 11, 2008Testing Center timeslots rapidly filling for spring finals week
The deadline for scheduling a spring 2009 final in the Testing Center is January 12. Faculty who want to schedule e-testing during finals week should do so as soon as possible.
Dec 09, 2008Turnitin plagiarism prevention tool available for use in courses
Turnitin, a plagiarism prevention tool that promotes learning while saving class time, is available to Penn State faculty.
Dec 09, 2008Registration is now open for Winter-Fest technology training
Winter-Fest 2009 will feature Digital Media Day on January 7. Digital Media Day is designed to provide opportunities for faculty and instructors to learn and practice incorporating audio, video, and multimedia delivery tools into teaching.
Dec 08, 2008ANGEL message boards must be converted to discussion forums before January 21, 2009
While message boards can be converted to discussion forums currently in ANGEL 7.1, when ANGEL is upgraded to 7.3 following the spring semester it will no longer be possible to convert message boards to discussion forums.
Dec 08, 2008Deadline extended for 2009 Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology faculty proposals
Nov 24, 2008
ANGEL Import Wizard and Export Wizard tools to be turned off during finals week
To optimize the performance of ANGEL during fall finals week, the Import Wizard and Export Wizard tools will be turned off from 4:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 until 6:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20.
Nov 18, 2008New web site for ITS Training Services
ITS Training Services recently revamped and updated the technology training Web site.
Oct 17, 2008Educational uses of games
Brian Smith and Bart Pursel in the College of Information Sciences and Technology ask students to investigate the design and potential of video games and online virtual worlds for use in education and business.
Oct 17, 2008New spaces for student work
Collaborative learning spaces are comfortable, attractive, and quiet work areas with furnishings and technology designed to encourage students to collaborate on projects, study together, and share ideas.
Oct 17, 2008Seeking student technology tutors
Undergraduate or graduate students at University Park in any major may apply to become a Technology Learning Assistant.
Oct 15, 2008New issue of ANGELshorts focuses on quiz question banks
The latest issue of ANGELshorts focuses on "What an Instructor Should Know about Using a Text Editor to Create a Quiz Question Bank."
Sep 30, 2008Technology workshops and overviews now open for registration
Registration is open for the technology workshops and overviews offered by Information Technology Services this fall.
Aug 25, 2008Study skills modules, plagiarism prevention tool available for use in courses
Penn State faculty who are planning future courses may wish to incorporate two online resources that promote learning while saving class time.
Aug 05, 2008ANGEL version to remain unchanged
ITS has canceled the ANGEL upgrade to version 7.2 originally scheduled for the weekend of July 19.
Jul 08, 2008Adobe Connect unavailable July 30 due to upgrade to new version
The Adobe Connect server will be unavailable from 5:00 a.m. to midnight EDT on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, as Connect is upgraded to the newest release, Version 7.
Jul 01, 2008ANGEL to be upgraded to version 7.2 weekend of July 19
During the weekend of July 19, Information Technology Services (ITS) plans to upgrade Penn State’s Course Management System, ANGEL, from version 7.1 to 7.2.
May 20, 2008ANGEL upcoming version 7.2 to be explored during Town Hall
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a free ANGEL Town Hall on Thursday, June 5, from 2:00-3:30 p.m., either in person at 104 Thomas Building, University Park, or via an online Adobe Connect videoconference.
May 15, 2008Faculty, staff invited to participate in beta test of enhanced version of Turnitin
Turnitin is conducting a beta test of a new, enhanced version of their Web-based plagiarism prevention resource, and faculty and staff are invited to participate.
May 10, 2008New issue of ANGEL Shorts focuses on publishing final grades
ANGEL Shorts are one-page documents covering a specific point of interest in Penn State's Course Management System, ANGEL.
May 01, 2008
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