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At Home on the Web
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At Home on the Web
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 This month, many UC Davis Web sites have been updated in order to reflect technology service improvements or resource expansions.UC Davis Technology Resources for Faculty If you're an instructor and you've been searching all the different avenues for building a course Web site, or you just need help using the equipment in your classroom the Faculty Technology Guide Site is worth a look. Designed to help you navigate the vast lanscape of instructional technology resources on campus, it will also keep you updated on educational technology news and events that are useful to you. Want to Go Wireless? UC Davis campus affiliates have been able to enjoy wireless network access since January 2000. This fast connection speed allows access to the Internet and email without having to use Ethernet cables. The new Wireless Web site includes practical info like how to register your laptop to access the wireless network, and where to find the areas with wireless connectivity. The site offers a draft of a wireless network policy regarding security issues. Campus Video Archives The Media Distribution Lab in 1101 Hart Hall houses a diverse videotape library that includes everything from popular films to campus-produced educational videos. Classroom Technology Services has created an online videotape database to help instructors search for and locate available videotapes to show in their classrooms. The easy-to-use database allows users to conduct searches by title, director, description, or subject. Adding to its convenience, the database provides the length, location, and a brief description of most of the films. Web Responses to September 11
The Web often serves us by offering access to information and resources but, as we have seen since September 11th, it can also serve as a kind of community. The following UC Davis Web sites provide meeting places where our questions and concerns are met with outlets of support and education. Community responds to Sept. 11 Crisis The terrible events of September 11th have affected all of us. Among the actions that UC Davis has taken in response is the creation of this Web site, which serves as a clearinghouse of information and resources for the community in the wake of the tragedy. You'll find a schedule of public forums on campus that examine various aspects of terrorism. Also offered on this page are links to information on the Middle East, outlines of counseling resources here on campus, and various writings by UC Davis faculty in response to September 11. There's also a "How You Can Help" section where you can learn about financial or blood donation. 9/11 Education Forum Also created after September 11, this page is the home base for "an informal collective of faculty, students and community members, who began meeting in early October." The page has information about the "Monday Night Series" of presentations, discussions, teach-ins and films designed to educate the community about the historical and political context of the events. There's also a listing of classroom materials available to instructors, including films, videos, and books about such topics as Afghanistan, Islam, the Taliban, and media representations of the Middle East. Academic & Staff Assistance Program The Human Resources Division's Academic & Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) provides a resource for any university employees needing help resolving a personal or work-related problem. Among the site's offerings is a list of community resources we can use in time of crisis and a variety of presentations and workshops on such topics as "Self at Midlife: The Challenges of Change" and "Holiday Blues." Also available are a number of support groups which aim to provide a safe space to "explore important personal and work-related issues in a safe and supportive environment." Send us your comments on this story. |
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