ksu excellence in action Technology Tools

The IRC offers various technology tools to assist integrating current and new technology. These come in the form of workshops, conferences, or sessions.

Available Handouts

WebQuest:

Handouts from Workshops:

  • Mac Computers : Mac OSX introduction handout with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, and short cuts.
  • RefWorks: Learn the basics about this no-cost, web-based service, provided by the KSU Library that allows users to manage their electronic files.
  • iMovie: Learn how to import your images, edit, add audio, and more using the newest version of iMovie.
  • Digital Voice Recorder: Find out the many uses for a recorder and the basic steps to recording and transferring your digital voice files.
  • Wiki: Learn what it is, where to find it, and why you would use it.

Summer Exploratorium Handouts:

  • Audacity:
  • I-Movie: Edit videos and create a movies.
  • Google Docs: Using the free google docs appplication to create and share documents.
  • Camtasia: Digitally record what you see, do and hear on your computer.
  • Digital Audio Recording: Use recordings to provide a convenient classroom alternative, for students and instructors.
  • Digital Video Recording: Interactive videos to help viewers develop a better understanding of depicted processes.
  • Poster Printing: Find out what programs work the best and how to create the most effective poster.
  • Electronic Reserves System (ERes): Enabling faculty and students access to their course materials online 24/7.
  • Surveys-Flashlight: A web-based survey authoring tool that includes a question bank of 500+ items.
  • iLinc: Learn more about this desktop computer based videoconferencing system.
  • Information Literacy: The ability to identify, find, evaluate and incorporate information into work and life in meaningful ways.
  • I-Tunes U : Distribute audio and video quickly and easily to students, staff, Kent State community members and to the public
  • Polycom: Room based video conferencing
  • SmartBoard: Interactive whiteboard
  • "Syndicating" Podcasts: Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines, and podcasts in a standardized format.
  • WebCT Vista: A complete learning environment that supports both self-paced and interactive learning
  • Wiki: Web-based collaborative workspaces to build online learning communities.