[Students] Free T-Shirt for the First 200 to Register for Digi-Faire 2011

[Joe Shipman]

Don't forget to register for Digi-Faire 2011 hosted by Texas A&M University-Commerce! The first 200 participants will receive a FREE T-shirt along with a FREE lunch provided by Pearson eCollege. This conference is open to Faculty/Staff and Students. 

 

Register today @ http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/digifaire/index.php/agenda/.

 

For additional conference details, see www.tamu-commerce.edu/digifaire/.

 

 

 

 

Digi-Faire Sessions


Opening Session - Painting the Digital Canvas


Presenters: Julie McElhany and Joe Shipman

The opening session of Digi-Faire 2011 will provide attendees with a clear picture of Texas A&M University-Commerce's current digital demographics based on data collected from both our students and university faculty. Participants will see the compiled results of a recent study showing technology fluency, adoption of technology, technology trends, learning patterns, student/faculty expectation and current student/faculty connectivity levels. Faculty, administrators and students alike will greatly benefit from this session. 


Cloud Computing


Presenter: Kai Dupé

This will be an interactive session of the use of cloud computing using the web 2.0 application "Dropbox".  The presentation will be streamed "live" by a recent graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce.  The practical functionality of "Dropbox" for use in the context of education will be highlighted.


Mobile Learning


Presenter: Rich Park

This will be an interactive session of the use the iPod Touch for mobile learning.  The presentation will demonstrate the use of mobile apps for educational purposes as well as Internet functions of this device within a Wi-Fi hotspot.


Learning using Screen Capture Software


Presenter: Wade Fish

This session will teach you how to provide audio feedback on student assignments using Jing.  Through this free innovative resource, you are also able to deliver instruction to students in a timely manner. You will learn how to record full-motion video from your computer screen and upload these videos straight to YouTube or Screencast.


Mathematics at a Distance


Presenter: Dr. Coskan

Dr. Coskan's session will demonstrate the utilization of technology to aid in the mastery of mathematics.


Engaging Students through ClassLive Pro


Presenter: Steve Shwiff

Dr. Shwiff's session will demonstrate the use of ClassLive Pro to engender student-to-student and student-to-faculty interaction.

 

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