Faculty, Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences, and Presentations/Speeches

Deploying Videoconferencing a New Way: Action Research for Collaboration Technologies

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Title:Deploying Videoconferencing a New Way: Action Research for Collaboration Technologies (ID: MWR08052)
Author(s):Bonnie B. Thurber (Northwestern University) and Brian Nielsen (Northwestern University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

A new "action research" model for fostering the use of videoconferencing for faculty collaboration will be demonstrated and described. The project team provided behavior models that engaged the faculty directly rather than focusing on training and techniques. Evaluating the project's success using survey and interview data will also be presented.

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How to Use What We Know: 21st-Century Faculty and Students

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Title:How to Use What We Know: 21st-Century Faculty and Students (ID: MWR08071)
Author(s):JD Walker (University of Minnesota) and Bradley A. Cohen (University of Minnesota)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

What do faculty really want from faculty development efforts designed to help them teach with technology? How can institutions best meet faculty needs in this area? This presentation will share results from longitudinal studies of faculty, students, and technology at the University of Minnesota and will discuss the impact of these results on our faculty development efforts.

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Library Course Pages: Customized Library Resources for Learners

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Title:Library Course Pages: Customized Library Resources for Learners (ID: MWR08088)
Author(s):Patricia Fellows (University of Wisconsin Colleges), Marc Boucher (University of Wisconsin Colleges), and Mark Robson (University of Wisconsin Colleges)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Providing library resources to the learner, at the point of need, is the focus of the University of Wisconsin Colleges Library Course Page Project. Each course has a dynamically created library course page, which provides learners with these materials. We will present features and implementation information, as well as how the program has been received.

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A Tale of Two Worlds: Academia and the Information Technology Unit

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Title:A Tale of Two Worlds: Academia and the Information Technology Unit (ID: MWR0662)
Author(s):Geoffrey S. Nathan (Wayne State University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/14/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Faculty liaisons regularly deal with the conflicting world views of the academic and IT units. This presentation explores how these units view each other and the world, and will discuss ways of increasing understanding between the two cultures in order to benefit both groups and the university as a whole.
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OSU:profiles--A Data Integration Tool for Tracking Faculty Expertise

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Title:OSU:profiles--A Data Integration Tool for Tracking Faculty Expertise (ID: MWR0668)
Author(s):Meg Buzzi (The Ohio State University) and Timothy J. Cain (The Ohio State University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/14/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:OSU:profiles is a Web-based strategy designed to facilitate collection, tracking, and reporting of the teaching, research, and service efforts of faculty and professional staff across a university. Our novel methodology leverages authoritative campus data systems to provide a comprehensive dashboard view of faculty information.
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